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• rodmalcolm published Couple's children were 'riddled with lice and dirty'

  06-07-2017 20:56
  
  A couple were jailed for leaving toddlers dirty and hungry after a judge told them: "Children are precious and delicate."They require love and nurturing and that requires selfless commitment and sacrifice on behalf of their parents," said Judge James Sampson.He imposed a 16-month jail term on the pair, who live in the city and pleaded guilty to child neglect when they appeared at Nottingham Crown Court.The judge feared the older child might have been bullied at school because of...
  
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• rodmalcolm commented Couple's children were 'riddled with lice and dirty'

  06-07-2017 20:56
  
  A couple were jailed for leaving toddlers dirty and hungry after a judge told them: "Children are precious and delicate."They require love and nurturing and that requires selfless commitment and sacrifice on behalf of their parents," said Judge James Sampson.He imposed a 16-month jail term on the pair, who live in the city and pleaded guilty to child neglect when they appeared at Nottingham Crown Court.The judge feared the older child might have been bullied at school because of...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Notts County owner Alan Hardy claims Forest Green have said Liam...

  06-07-2017 20:34
  
  I don't think it's any secret that we have submitted an offer for Liam Noble, the current captain of Forest Green Rovers.He is a player well known to Notts fans having played for us before, scoring some incredible goals during his time in a black and white shirt.We have registered several bids for Liam since the beginning of last month in the hope of bringing him back to the club.But the negotiations haven't been particularly easy and I certainly feel the goal posts have been repeatedly moved...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Notts County owner Alan Hardy claims Forest Green have said Liam...

  06-07-2017 20:34
  
  I don't think it's any secret that we have submitted an offer for Liam Noble, the current captain of Forest Green Rovers.He is a player well known to Notts fans having played for us before, scoring some incredible goals during his time in a black and white shirt.We have registered several bids for Liam since the beginning of last month in the hope of bringing him back to the club.But the negotiations haven't been particularly easy and I certainly feel the goal posts have been repeatedly moved...
  
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• KitSandeman published Anti-smoking council has £85m invested in tobacco companies

  06-07-2017 20:18
  
  Millions of pounds is invested in tobacco companies by the councils responsible for public health, the Post can reveal.The pension fund, which is administered by Nottinghamshire County Council and used by several other organisations throughout the county, has £85,728,471 currently invested in tobacco companies.It has £18,270,051 worth of shares in Imperial Tobacco, £57,062,838 in British American Tobacco, £4,731,484 in Philip Morris, £1,671,729 in Japan Tobacco and.
  
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• KitSandeman commented Anti-smoking council has £85m invested in tobacco companies

  06-07-2017 20:18
  
  Millions of pounds is invested in tobacco companies by the councils responsible for public health, the Post can reveal.The pension fund, which is administered by Nottinghamshire County Council and used by several other organisations throughout the county, has £85,728,471 currently invested in tobacco companies.It has £18,270,051 worth of shares in Imperial Tobacco, £57,062,838 in British American Tobacco, £4,731,484 in Philip Morris, £1,671,729 in Japan Tobacco and.
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County owner Alan Hardy confirms he wants to revive...

  06-07-2017 20:14
  
  Notts County owner Alan Hardy is in talks over a deal to revive Ilkeston FC.The Magpies chairman is currently negotiating with liquidators after the club was wound up in the High Court last month.The crisis-hit non-league club owed £14,438 debt to Hire Intelligence, a firm which hires out office equipment, but it could not be saved.Hardy has since stepped in and has registered Ilkeston Town Football Club as a business at Companies House while he tries to thrash out a deal.Read more: Kevin.
  
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• Entry to newly-built home blocked - by BUS STOP - Nottingham Post

  06-07-2017 20:09
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  Entry to newly-built home blocked - by BUS STOP
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  Whoever buys this house won't have any excuse not to use public transport - after the property was built with a bus shelter literally on the DOORSTEP. The garden path of the terraced house is completely blocked by the bus stop and would give an ...and more »
  
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• HannahMitch published Travellers pitch up at village green while bollards are being put...

  06-07-2017 20:08
  
  Travellers have pitched up at Clifton Village Green - while Nottingham City Council are in the process of erecting bollards to keep them out.Over 10 vehicles and caravans have been spotted by local residents who believe they arrived overnight on July 5.Kevin McCormick, former chairman of Clifton Village Residents' Association, said that the police and council have been informed.He said: "There are more there than there have ever been before. They have actually arrived mid-way through the...
  
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• HannahMitch commented Travellers pitch up at village green while bollards are being put...

  06-07-2017 20:08
  
  Travellers have pitched up at Clifton Village Green - while Nottingham City Council are in the process of erecting bollards to keep them out.Over 10 vehicles and caravans have been spotted by local residents who believe they arrived overnight on July 5.Kevin McCormick, former chairman of Clifton Village Residents' Association, said that the police and council have been informed.He said: "There are more there than there have ever been before. They have actually arrived mid-way through the...
  
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• JonPritchard published Knife-point robbers put behind bars for 'extremely frightening'...

  06-07-2017 19:59
  
  A jobless man used a knife to terrify shop staff and get away with £600 - then struck again within three weeks.Once more he carried a knife and got away with £750 with the help of another man, who nipped into the shop to make sure there were no customers.The two Hucknall robberies added up to a prison term of nine years four months for Samuel Langley, who already had 35 offences on his criminal record.The first robbery was carried out by Langley at Pepper's convenience store on...
  
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• JonPritchard commented Knife-point robbers put behind bars for 'extremely frightening'...

  06-07-2017 19:59
  
  A jobless man used a knife to terrify shop staff and get away with £600 - then struck again within three weeks.Once more he carried a knife and got away with £750 with the help of another man, who nipped into the shop to make sure there were no customers.The two Hucknall robberies added up to a prison term of nine years four months for Samuel Langley, who already had 35 offences on his criminal record.The first robbery was carried out by Langley at Pepper's convenience store on...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Entry to newly-built home blocked - by BUS STOP

  06-07-2017 19:56
  
  Whoever buys this house won't have any excuse not to use public transport - after the property was built with a bus shelter literally on the DOORSTEP.The garden path of the terraced house is completely blocked by the bus stop and would give an opportunity for passengers to see directly into the bedroom window.The property, on Station Road in Langley Mill, is currently inaccessible and any new owners of the house would find it difficult to get in and out of the front door.Read more: Oh no! Is...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Entry to newly-built home blocked - by BUS STOP

  06-07-2017 19:56
  
  Whoever buys this house won't have any excuse not to use public transport - after the property was built with a bus shelter literally on the DOORSTEP.The garden path of the terraced house is completely blocked by the bus stop and would give an opportunity for passengers to see directly into the bedroom window.The property, on Station Road in Langley Mill, is currently inaccessible and any new owners of the house would find it difficult to get in and out of the front door.Read more: Oh no! Is...
  
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• Nottingham Forest star Ben Brereton's joy at scoring first goal for England at Euros - Nottingham Post

  06-07-2017 19:51
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  Nottingham Forest star Ben Brereton's joy at scoring first goal for England at Euros
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  Nottingham Forest star Ben Brereton has told of his delight at scoring his first goal for England. The teenage striker came off the subs' bench to bag a late winner for the Young Lions as Holland were beaten 1-0 at the Under-19 European Championships.and more »
  
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• Change of ownership for new Co-op in Wollaton - Nottingham Post

  06-07-2017 19:45
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  Change of ownership for new Co-op in Wollaton
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  A new Co-op convenience store in Wollaton should be in place for at least the next 15 years after it was bought by a family property firm in a multi-million pound deal. Nottingham-based Bassi Properties Limited has purchased the new-build shop, ...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest star Ben Brereton's joy at scoring first goal...

  06-07-2017 19:43
  
  Nottingham Forest star Ben Brereton has told of his delight at scoring his first goal for England.The teenage striker came off the subs' bench to bag a late winner for the Young Lions as Holland were beaten 1-0 at the Under-19 European Championships.And it puts them on the brink of making the semi-finals at the tournament in Georgia, with just one more round of group games to go.After a fine breakthrough season at the City Ground, Brereton is now shining on the international stage, opening his..
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest star Ben Brereton's joy at scoring first goal...

  06-07-2017 19:43
  
  Nottingham Forest star Ben Brereton has told of his delight at scoring his first goal for England.The teenage striker came off the subs' bench to bag a late winner for the Young Lions as Holland were beaten 1-0 at the Under-19 European Championships.And it puts them on the brink of making the semi-finals at the tournament in Georgia, with just one more round of group games to go.After a fine breakthrough season at the City Ground, Brereton is now shining on the international stage, opening his..
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County owner Alan Hardy slams Liam Noble saga a "shamb...

  06-07-2017 19:43
  
  Notts County owner Alan Hardy claims Forest Green Rovers have "repeatedly moved the goalposts" over the club's bid to sign Liam Noble.The Magpies chairman has confirmed the club have offered £100,000 in one lump to sign the Rovers skipper, only to now be told he is not for sale.Notts have made several bids for Noble and the deal is now hanging in the balance after Rovers said Notts could double their offer and they still wouldn't get their man.Read more: Notts County boss plays...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis commented Notts County owner Alan Hardy slams Liam Noble saga a "shamb...

  06-07-2017 19:43
  
  Notts County owner Alan Hardy claims Forest Green Rovers have "repeatedly moved the goalposts" over the club's bid to sign Liam Noble.The Magpies chairman has confirmed the club have offered £100,000 in one lump to sign the Rovers skipper, only to now be told he is not for sale.Notts have made several bids for Noble and the deal is now hanging in the balance after Rovers said Notts could double their offer and they still wouldn't get their man.Read more: Notts County boss plays...
  
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• SarahBryan1 published Meet the nine-year-old who enlisted the help of Warwick Davis to...

  06-07-2017 19:36
  
  Despite only being nine years old, one pupil at an Arnold primary decided to reach out to fellow small person Warwick Davis to help raise awareness of dwarfism.Jasmine Chapman is a Year Four pupil at Richard Bonington Primary School, who was born with dwarfism.But the sporty youngster isn't letting that hold her back as she wrote to Warwick Davis a few weeks ago to get him involved in her attempt to raise money for the Little People UK charity – which was set up by Warwick and his wife...
  
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• DanRobinson published Change of ownership for new Co-op in Wollaton

  06-07-2017 19:31
  
  A new Co-op convenience store in Wollaton should be in place for at least the next 15 years after it was bought by a family property firm in a multi-million pound deal.Nottingham-based Bassi Properties Limited has purchased the new-build shop, in Lambourne Drive, from pub company Punch Taverns.The building is let to the Co-operative for an unbroken 15-year lease term with retail price index (RPI) linked rent reviews.Read more: New Burger King coming to Sandiacre - and hiring staffIt is located..
  
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• SarahBryan1 published Hotel boss' bid to promote Nottingham's hospitality sector

  06-07-2017 19:24
  
  Nottingham's Business Improvement District (BID) has a new director joining the board.Richard Johal, who is director of the St James Hotel in Rutland Street, will join BID to represent the interests of the hotel members.He replaces Tom Waldron-Lynch following his relocation to a business outside the BID area. He is now general manager at De Vere Orchard Hotel and East Midlands Conference Centre, based at University Park.Nottingham BID organises a range of initiatives for its members, which...
  
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• Chris Read: Wicketkeeper to join Nottinghamshire T20 Blast coaching staff

  06-07-2017 19:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Notts Outlaws wicketkeeper Chris Read will be part of the club's coaching staff rather than play in this season's T20 Blast.
  
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• SarahBryan1 published Young entrepreneur's dream USA trip will offer insight into...

  06-07-2017 19:09
  
  A university graduate who runs his own technology business will have the chance to learn from Silicon Valley start-ups during a trip to the United States.Former Nottingham Trent University student Miles Waghorn will be joined by postgraduate student Angelena Efstathiou in the six-week visit around the country after they were awarded scholarships.Companies like Facebook, Google and Apple, as well as numerous technology start-ups, have their headquarters in the Silicon Valley area of...
  
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• SarahBryan1 published Planning city breaks just got easier with Nottingham woman's...

  06-07-2017 18:56
  
  After travelling around Europe, Alessia Cacaveri was frustrated at the lack of helpful guides for planning a trip.Now she has taken it into her own hands by creating her own travel app with three friends.They believe Grumgo will provide easy city guides to tourists and take the hassle out of planning a break.The app also helps the holiday-makers experience a personalised trip by knowing where to go next through the use of travel psychology and technology.Miss Cacaveri, originally from Italy and.
  
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• Oh no! Is Nottingham woman's colour challenge this year's 'dress ... - Nottingham Post

  06-07-2017 18:33
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  Oh no! Is Nottingham woman's colour challenge this year's 'dress ...
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  Two years ago a debate over whether a particular dress was blue and black or white and gold took the internet by storm. Now another challenge is splitting ...and more »
  
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• LynetteP published Nottinghamshire's hottest festival returns for a fourth year with...

  06-07-2017 18:29
  
  It's set to get a lot hotter in Nottinghamshire over the next few days with the return of the East Midlands Chilli, Beer and Artisan Festival. The three-day event is a draw for spice lovers or anyone just looking for a great day out with food and drink and live music from local bands.Now in its fourth year, the event kicks off tomorrow, Friday July 7, at Chilli Bobs, Orchard Farm, in Fiskerton.As well as a wide selection of fresh chillies grown at the farm, there will be stalls selling...
  
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• A Touch of Frost star John Lyons on his roles in Nottingham's Classic Thriller Season - Nottingham Post

  06-07-2017 18:25
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  A Touch of Frost star John Lyons on his roles in Nottingham's Classic Thriller Season
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  The Colin McIntyre Classic Thriller Season returns to Nottingham for three weeks but in a break from tradition, the plays are on the move. Due to Phase 2 of the Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall's Royal Transformation Project, two of the plays will be ...
  
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• SimonWilson published A Touch of Frost star John Lyons on his roles in Nottingham's...

  06-07-2017 18:07
  
  The Colin McIntyre Classic Thriller Season returns to Nottingham for three weeks but in a break from tradition, the plays are on the move. Due to Phase 2 of the Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall's Royal Transformation Project, two of the plays will be performed at Nottingham Playhouse and the third at the National Justice Museum.During a break in rehearsals for Dial M For Murder, the first play of the season, Jessica Sansome spoke to A Touch of Frost star John Lyons about rehearsing,...
  
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• Residents flee axe-wielding burglars in Nottinghamshire

  06-07-2017 18:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  CCTV footage films three men climbing over the fence before entering the home in Gedling.
  
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• DaveWhitfield published Oh no! Is Nottingham woman's colour challenge this year's...

  06-07-2017 17:54
  
  Two years ago a debate over whether a particular dress was blue and black or white and gold took the internet by storm.Now another challenge is splitting opinion amongst friends, relatives and colleagues.Are the clothes below grey and blue - or pink and white?Rachael Stewart from Nottingham posted the photo of Nike sliders, vest and shorts on Facebook with the caption "Dunno how others see anything other than pink and white?"But there are plenty of others who see the clothes as grey...
  
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• JamesPallatt commented Nottingham Forest's Ben Brereton fires England to brink of Euro...

  06-07-2017 17:45
  
  Nottingham Forest striker Ben Brereton scored his first goal for England to fire them to a 1-0 win over Holland and virtually into the semi-finals of the UEFA Under-19s European Championships. The 18-year-old had only been on the pitch for 12 minutes when he pounced on a rebound to force the ball into the net from inside the six-yard box. Having started the Young Lions' Group B clash with Holland in Tbilisi on the substitutes' bench, Brereton replaced Manchester City's Lukas Nmecha on 72...
  
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• KitSandeman published Council moves to reassure people on fire safety after Grenfell...

  06-07-2017 17:42
  
  People living and working in Nottinghamshire have been re-assured that their council-run buildings are safe, after the county council outlined what has been done after the Grenfell Tower disaster. However, concerns have been raised that all buildings at which a safety inspection has been requested will not all be checked until the end of July, more than six weeks after the tragedy. The council has stressed that these checks are essentially a belt-and-braces approach to re-examine buildings...
  
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• A unique chance to explore Nottingham's cultural icons by night - Nottingham Post

  06-07-2017 17:35
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  Culture vultures can lap up Nottingham finest landmarks with exclusive night-time access while raising money for a good cause. The Culture Crawl, in aid of Maggie's cancer caring centre, returns for a third year on Friday September 29. As well as a ...
  
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• Nottingham Forest ace Ben Osborn gives update on shoulder injury ... - Nottingham Post

  06-07-2017 17:26
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  Nottingham Forest midfielder Ben Osborn says he is making good progress in his recovery from a shoulder problem. And the 22-year-old expects to be fit for the ...and more »
  
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• isaacashe published No case to answer for two Nottinghamshire PCs after six-year...

  06-07-2017 17:21
  
  Two Nottinghamshire PCs have spoken out after being told there would be no case to answer to following a six-year investigation into their part in the treatment of a heavily pregnant woman arrested and handcuffed for 11 hours.The pair - who did not wish to be named - found out last month that an Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) criminal and misconduct investigation's proceedings could not proceed due to lengthy delays and changes made to regulations since the hearings began.In...
  
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• isaacashe commented No case to answer for two Nottinghamshire PCs after six-year...

  06-07-2017 17:21
  
  Two Nottinghamshire PCs have spoken out after being told there would be no case to answer to following a six-year investigation into their part in the treatment of a heavily pregnant woman arrested and handcuffed for 11 hours.The pair - who did not wish to be named - found out last month that an Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) criminal and misconduct investigation's proceedings could not proceed due to lengthy delays and changes made to regulations since the hearings began.In...
  
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• LynetteP published A unique chance to explore Nottingham's cultural icons by night

  06-07-2017 17:12
  
  Culture vultures can lap up Nottingham finest landmarks with exclusive night-time access while raising money for a good cause.The Culture Crawl, in aid of Maggie's cancer caring centre, returns for a third year on Friday September 29.As well as a chance see the stunning architecture, there will be music, storytelling, refreshments and one or two surprises along the way.The eight-mile walk attracted more than 150 participants last time and organisers hope make it bigger and better for 2017.The...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest ace Ben Osborn gives update on shoulder injury

  06-07-2017 17:05
  
  Nottingham Forest midfielder Ben Osborn says he is making good progress in his recovery from a shoulder problem.And the 22-year-old expects to be fit for the start of the new season after injuring himself in the final game of last term.Osborn came off in the remaining minutes of the match against Ipswich Town back in May after picking up the injury, and needed surgery during the summer.He has travelled with the Reds squad to America, though, for their pre-season training camp and has been...
  
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• NatalieFahy published These are the up-and-coming baby names you need to look out for

  06-07-2017 17:02
  
  If you're expecting a new arrival or know someone who is, you'll know that the task of picking a name is a monumental one.You want your child to stand out - but in a good way - so going for an u-and-coming name that not many others will have selected is an obvious way forward.Parenting website Baby Name Wizard has looked through the numbers of babies in the US given unusual names, and selected some of the best.Many of these point to current trends in television shows or culture, while some are..
  
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• NatalieFahy commented These are the up-and-coming baby names you need to look out for

  06-07-2017 17:02
  
  If you're expecting a new arrival or know someone who is, you'll know that the task of picking a name is a monumental one.You want your child to stand out - but in a good way - so going for an u-and-coming name that not many others will have selected is an obvious way forward.Parenting website Baby Name Wizard has looked through the numbers of babies in the US given unusual names, and selected some of the best.Many of these point to current trends in television shows or culture, while some are..
  
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• LynetteP published Nottinghamshire's newest eatery The Wrinkly Lettuce is opening...

  06-07-2017 16:50
  
  It's a name you won't forget - The Wrinkly Lettuce. But there's nothing old and worn about this fresh new cafe.The property until recently was Harrison's for many years, in Main Street, Gedling. But now it's in new hands and is undergoing a major overhaul with quirky new decor.Traditional breakfasts, deli-style sandwiches and burgers will be served.Once a week the cafe will turn into an evening bistro to host themed nights, such as tapas and Moroccan cuisine.New owners Wendy Mitchell, of...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Steven Mullaney reveals how Notts Outlaws chilled out before...

  06-07-2017 16:41
  
  Last weekend was one that will live long in the memory for the whole club as we won the Royal London One Day Cup at Lord's.It all started on Friday when we went down there, had a net session, chilled out and watched Love Island, as most of the lads seem to do these days.Saturday was a special day. Last week I said I was going to try to take it in more than when we won in 2013.I think I did. I didn't feel nervous and it was just nice to help win the trophy.Read more; Notts Outlaws ready for Blast
  
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• LynetteP published 10 new bars, restaurants and cafes opening soon in Nottingham and...

  06-07-2017 16:25
  
  The ever-changing food and drink scene in Nottingham and out-of-town will see the arrival of ten new bars, cafes and restaurants over the next few months.
  El CapoAfter a failed bid to open in the former Coco Lounge in George Street earlier this year, the South American themed bar and restaurant will be setting up in another part of Hockley. Having taken over the Rum House in Broad Street, there will be big changes from next month with a revamp and a strong emphasis on tequila and...
  
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• Violence 'significant problem' at HMP Nottingham - BBC News - BBC News

  06-07-2017 16:24
  
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  Nearly 200 assaults on staff have been recorded in the last year, a report reveals.and more »
  
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• Violence 'significant problem' at HMP Nottingham

  06-07-2017 16:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nearly 200 assaults on staff have been recorded in the last year, a report reveals.
  
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• 5000 people coming to Nottingham for major sports festival - Nottingham Post

  06-07-2017 15:41
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  More than 5,000 people will descend upon Nottingham this weekend for Europe's largest multi-sports festival aimed at business employees. The UK Corporate Games offers people of all abilities working at companies across the UK the chance to take part in ...
  
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• DanRobinson published 5,000 people coming to Nottingham for major sports festival

  06-07-2017 15:29
  
  More than 5,000 people will descend upon Nottingham this weekend for Europe's largest multi-sports festival aimed at business employees.The UK Corporate Games offers people of all abilities working at companies across the UK the chance to take part in activities ranging from football, netball and tennis to poker, go-kart racing and dragonboat racing.Organisations taking part include Intel, IBM, Ernst & Young, Lloyds Banking Group, Vodafone, Boots, Speedo, Willmott Dixon, Asda and Capital...
  
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• JonPritchard published Memorial stone to be laid as Second World War veteran finally...

  06-07-2017 15:23
  
  A Second World War veteran will finally get the recognition he deserves when a commemorative stone is laid in his honour later this month.A ceremony will be held at Mansfield's Heroes Memorial in Carr Bank Park on July 22 to unveil the stone which recognises the work of driver Albert Henry Ward in the conflict.Mr Ward, who lives in Leeming Lane North, in Mansfield Woodhouse, joined the army for three years in 1929, before signing up again when war broke out in 1939.After serving in various...
  
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