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• MattDavies published Moeen Ali says England can complete record run chase against...

  16-07-2017 21:02
  
  Moeen Ali says England have a chance to achieve the highest successful run chase in Test history, if they can bat out the final two days at Trent Bridge.England ended the third day on one without loss after Alastair Cook saw his first ball dismissal overturned on review. They still need another 473 runs to win and Ali, who took four for 74 in the Proteas' second innings, says that is feasible, but they must prove they are able to adapt if wickets fall."If we bat for six sessions with the...
  
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• MattDavies commented Moeen Ali says England can complete record run chase against...

  16-07-2017 21:02
  
  Moeen Ali says England have a chance to achieve the highest successful run chase in Test history, if they can bat out the final two days at Trent Bridge.England ended the third day on one without loss after Alastair Cook saw his first ball dismissal overturned on review. They still need another 473 runs to win and Ali, who took four for 74 in the Proteas' second innings, says that is feasible, but they must prove they are able to adapt if wickets fall."If we bat for six sessions with the...
  
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• HannahMitch published Collision on A1 closed one lane of traffic

  16-07-2017 19:48
  
  At around 5.30pm on Sunday July 16 a road traffic collision caused delays on the A1.The crash happened on the A1 northbound approaching Newark and Nottinghamshire Police assisted at the scene.Read more: Speed camera locations in Nottinghamshire for week beginning July 17Highways England reported that there was two miles of queuing traffic following the accident.A Tweet from Highways England said: "Our maintenance crews have been dispatched to repair the barrier damage on the A1."One...
  
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• MattDavies published England need world record score to force the most unlikely win...

  16-07-2017 19:03
  
  Only Sue Barker surpassed South Africa's ability to fill time on Sunday as the nation awaited the name of the 13th Doctor Who.The face of the BBC's tennis coverage kept the audience waiting, seemingly endlessly, as the panel reflected on Roger Federer's record breaking eighth Wimbledon singles title before the announcement finally came.Federer's one sided demolition of Marin Cillic will live long in the sporting conscience for what it meant to arguably the greatest sportsman of all time.The...
  
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• Championship transfer rumours: Sunderland want former Nottingham Forest loan striker Ross McCormack - Nottingham Post

  16-07-2017 17:42
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  Championship transfer rumours: Sunderland want former Nottingham Forest loan striker Ross McCormack
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  Sunderland are interested in giving Ross McCormack the chance to get his career back on track at the Stadium of Light, reports the Shields Gazette. McCormack endured a nightmare season after his £12m move to Aston Villa. He scored once in seven games ...
  
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• Man in serious condition after alleged assault in Nottingham city centre - Nottingham Post

  16-07-2017 17:29
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  Man in serious condition after alleged assault in Nottingham city centre
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  A man is in a serious condition following an alleged assault in Nottingham city centre. Police were called to Broadway, in the Lace Market, at 1.48am on Sunday morning, and cordoned the area off until lunchtime. Forensic officers could be seen combing ...
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• MattDavies commented Championship transfer rumours: Sunderland want former Nottingham...

  16-07-2017 17:19
  
  Sunderland are interested in giving Ross McCormack the chance to get his career back on track at the Stadium of Light, reports the Shields Gazette.McCormack endured a nightmare season after his £12m move to Aston Villa.He scored once in seven games during a loan spell with Nottingham Forest, but has since returned to Villa Park.Sunderland are in the market for a striker after losing Jermain Defoe, Fabio Borini and Victor Anichebe this summer, however, McCormack's wages may prove...
  
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• HannahMitch published Family and friends ride 75 miles to raise money for five-year-old...

  16-07-2017 16:54
  
  Family, friends and local cycle groups have cycled from Rainsworth to Skegness to raise money for a local boy living with an incurable illness.Five-year-old Carter Lee was told just after Christmas that he may not live past his 20s after he was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.Two local cycling groups, Rainworth Riders and Peloton Cycling Group, as well as Carter's father and uncle all decided to cycle for the cause.The cycling clubs, along with family and friends, decided to cycle 75.
  
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• Mr Nottingham came third in Mr England finals | Nottingham Post - Nottingham Post

  16-07-2017 16:24
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  Mr Nottingham finished third in the Mr England finals – but says the best man won. Nottingham Building Society worker Zachary Oldershaw, 23, went up against ...and more »
  
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• Around £8,000 raised in memory of Nottingham's Maid Marian ... - Nottingham Post

  16-07-2017 16:23
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  Around £8,000 raised in memory of Nottingham's Maid Marian ...
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  Around £8000 has so far been raised for cancer charities in memory of Nottingham's Maid Marian – Sally Pollard. The news comes after more than 200 friends ...and more »
  
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• MattJarram published Speed camera locations in Nottinghamshire for week beginning July...

  16-07-2017 16:11
  
  Mobile speed cameras will be out and about patrolling Nottinghamshire's roads over the coming days.Speed camera vans are set to patrol the following locations from Monday, July 17.Read More: Suffering in silence: How honour-based violence is affecting women in NottsWeek commencing July 17:B6030 Sherwood Hall Rd/Clipstone Rd, Mansfield B6018 Sutton Rd, Kirkby in Ashfield B6023 Mansfield Rd, Sutton in Ashfield A60 Leeming Lane North, Mansfield Woodhouse B6014 Mansfield Rd, Skegby, Notts B6040...
  
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• MattDavies published Who will be the Club of the Year at the Nottingham Post Sports...

  16-07-2017 16:11
  
  Sports clubs work at the heart of communities across the region without the recognition they often deserve.However, that will change at the Nottingham Post Sports Awards when the Club of the Year is announced.Whether it be elite coaches, or volunteers looking to make a difference in the lives of children, the glittering ceremony will highlight those on the frontline of local sport.Last year's winners were Notts Gymnastics Academy, but nominations are already coming in for clubs who would take...
  
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• MattJarram published Mr Nottingham came third in Mr England finals

  16-07-2017 15:57
  
  Mr Nottingham finished third in the Mr England finals – but says the best man won.Nottingham Building Society worker Zachary Oldershaw, 23, went up against 21 other lads in the Mr England finals on Friday evening.The event was held at Resorts World in Birmingham.Taking the title was Jack Eyers, 28, also known as Mr Dorset, who had his right leg amputated at the age of 16. He is the first amputee to make the finals of the contest and win.Read More: Football team for 'rejected kids' fights..
  
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• MattJarram commented Mr Nottingham came third in Mr England finals

  16-07-2017 15:57
  
  Mr Nottingham finished third in the Mr England finals – but says the best man won.Nottingham Building Society worker Zachary Oldershaw, 23, went up against 21 other lads in the Mr England finals on Friday evening.The event was held at Resorts World in Birmingham.Taking the title was Jack Eyers, 28, also known as Mr Dorset, who had his right leg amputated at the age of 16. He is the first amputee to make the finals of the contest and win.Read More: Football team for 'rejected kids' fights..
  
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• HannahMitch published 'Inspirational' Plumtree nursery receives outstanding Ofsted...

  16-07-2017 15:57
  
  A nursery in Plumtree has been found to be outstanding in all areas – putting it in the top 17 percent of the country.The Children 1st Day Nursery on Station Road was formerly the Rocking Horse Nursery, which was involved in an Ofsted investigation in 2009 before changing ownership.Inspectors visited the nursery, which caters for up to 90 children, on June 8 and found the effectiveness of leadership, quality of teaching, behaviour of children and their outcomes all to be of an outstanding.
  
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• MattJarram published Around £8,000 raised in memory of Nottingham's Maid Marian

  16-07-2017 15:33
  
  Around £8,000 has so far been raised for cancer charities in memory of Nottingham's Maid Marian – Sally Pollard.The news comes after more than 200 friends and family turned out for Sally's funeral on Friday at Dale Hill in Locko Park.She died on June 16, aged 39, after a battle with breast cancer.Sally had a natural burial with the service conducted by her husband, Nottingham's official Robin Hood, 53-year-old Tim Pollard from Beeston.The wake was held at Castle Rock Brewery in...
  
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• Nottingham Post published Six people attacked with bleach in Nottinghamshire since 2015

  16-07-2017 15:20
  
  As many as six people in Nottinghamshire have been attacked with bleach in the past three years. Nottinghamshire Police have recorded six crimes where the victims had bleach thrown or poured on them. Four of these crimes were classed as assault with injury, one as assault with intent to cause serious harm and the other as assault without injury. Four of them took place in 2015 and the other two in 2016.Read more: Man jailed after attempting to meet up with 11-year-old girlNationally...
  
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• Nottingham Post commented Six people attacked with bleach in Nottinghamshire since 2015

  16-07-2017 15:20
  
  As many as six people in Nottinghamshire have been attacked with bleach in the past three years. Nottinghamshire Police have recorded six crimes where the victims had bleach thrown or poured on them. Four of these crimes were classed as assault with injury, one as assault with intent to cause serious harm and the other as assault without injury. Four of them took place in 2015 and the other two in 2016.Read more: Man jailed after attempting to meet up with 11-year-old girlNationally...
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Notts County boss Kevin Nolan hoping for positive outcome on...

  16-07-2017 15:00
  
  Notts County are awaiting further news of Curtis Thompson's hamstring injury which forced him off in the friendly victory over Basford. The midfielder was taken off midway through the second half of the win, which was secured thanks to an own goal and a classy finish by Alex Howes.
  Read more: Listen to our Notts County podcast on Magpies' transfer window developmentsThompson only came on at half-time as boss Kevin Nolan named a completely different side to that which began the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published 'Time for deadwood to move on - but one man's future must be tied...

  16-07-2017 14:30
  
  In his latest weekly column, Kenny Burns admits he is relieved that some of Nottingham Forest's deadwood are being shown the door – but he wants to see one man's future secured.It is vital that some of the deadwood are going out the door. There are too many players last season who were just passengers.I know that sounds harsh, but it is also a fact. They were not going to play a part at Nottingham Forest.If they want to play regular football, they need to move on, for the sake of their own
  
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• Nottingham Post commented 'Time for deadwood to move on - but one man's future must be tied...

  16-07-2017 14:30
  
  In his latest weekly column, Kenny Burns admits he is relieved that some of Nottingham Forest's deadwood are being shown the door – but he wants to see one man's future secured.It is vital that some of the deadwood are going out the door. There are too many players last season who were just passengers.I know that sounds harsh, but it is also a fact. They were not going to play a part at Nottingham Forest.If they want to play regular football, they need to move on, for the sake of their own
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest defender Eric Lichaj and USA reach quarter-fina...

  16-07-2017 14:20
  
  Nottingham Forest defender Eric Lichaj and the USA are through to the quarter-finals of the Gold Cup. The United States saw off Nicaragua 3-0 to finish top of Group B and clinch their place in the last eight of the competition. It was a watching brief for Reds right-back Lichaj in the final group game as he was an unused substitute for the match in Cleveland, which was played in front of a 27,900-strong crowd at FirstEnergy Stadium. It is the 13th time in 14 Gold Cup tournaments that...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson commented Nottingham Forest defender Eric Lichaj and USA reach quarter-fina...

  16-07-2017 14:20
  
  Nottingham Forest defender Eric Lichaj and the USA are through to the quarter-finals of the Gold Cup. The United States saw off Nicaragua 3-0 to finish top of Group B and clinch their place in the last eight of the competition. It was a watching brief for Reds right-back Lichaj in the final group game as he was an unused substitute for the match in Cleveland, which was played in front of a 27,900-strong crowd at FirstEnergy Stadium. It is the 13th time in 14 Gold Cup tournaments that...
  
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• Unwanted trio edge closer to exit at Nottingham Forest - Nottingham Post

  16-07-2017 14:02
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  Unwanted trio edge closer to exit at Nottingham Forest
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  Nottingham Forest trio Vladimir Stojkovic, Damien Perquis and Lica will almost certainly head out of the City Ground exit in the coming weeks, after being told they are free to find new clubs. None of the group were included on the pre-season training ...and more »
  
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• Nottmtails commented Unwanted trio edge closer to exit at Nottingham Forest

  16-07-2017 14:00
  
  Nottingham Forest trio Vladimir Stojkovic, Damien Perquis and Lica will almost certainly head out of the City Ground exit in the coming weeks, after being told they are free to find new clubs.None of the group were included on the pre-season training camp in Florida and instead stayed behind to train at the Nigel Doughty Academy.Confirmation that the trio have no future with the Reds is not shock news, with Mark Warburton having previously stated his intention to trim his City Ground squad.The..
  
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• NatalieFahy published Man in serious condition after alleged assault in Nottingham city...

  16-07-2017 13:59
  
  A man is in a serious condition following an alleged assault in Nottingham city centre. Police were called to Broadway, in the Lace Market, at 1.48am on Sunday morning, and cordoned the area off until lunchtime. Forensic officers could be seen combing the area for clues and yellow place markers were also out. A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said the victim was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre, where he is being treated for serious injuries.Read more: Six people attacked with...
  
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• MattJarram published Final stages of school merger in Chilwell well underway

  16-07-2017 13:23
  
  The final stages of a merger between two Nottinghamshire schools is well underway.Meadow Lane Infant School and College House Primary School in Chilwell will be combined and a new school called Lanes Primary School will be created to accommodate all pupils from this September.Nottinghamshire County Council will meet on Monday, July 17, over the proposals – but the final decision on the matter will be made by Government agency Office of the Schools Adjudicator.Read More: Council steps in to
  
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• Bestwood death prompts police investigation

  16-07-2017 13:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say the circumstances around the man's death remain "unclear".
  
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• Nottingham Post published Fraser Brown delighted to sponsor Club of the Year category at...

  16-07-2017 13:10
  
  Amateurs, professionals, teams and managers alike will all gather at the East Midlands Conference Centre on Thursday, October 26 for an evening unlike any other. The Nottingham Post Sports Awards event is returning for its 2017 edition and is set to be bigger and better than previous years.Always a fantastic occasion celebrating the sporting achievements of the local Nottinghamshire community, the awards will be dished out to those that have gone above and beyond to gain results, whether it be..
  
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• Leigh_Curtis published Richard Duffy happy with Basford United run-out as Notts County...

  16-07-2017 13:02
  
  Richard Duffy was pleased to get more fitness under his belt as Notts County overcame Basford United in their second pre-season friendly. An own goal and a strike from Alex Howes in the first half sealed a 2-0 win over the Evo-Stik Division One South outfit.
  Magpies boss Kevin Nolan fielded a different team in each half, which saw trialists goalkeeper Ross Fitzsimmons, defender Pierce Bird and striker Callum Saunders all given a run-out. Defender Duffy said he was satisfied with the win, but...
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published 'Do us a favour, dream of promotion next' - Nottingham Forest...

  16-07-2017 12:50
  
  Nottingham Forest fans - and former Reds owner Fawaz Al Hasawi - took to social media to congratulate striker Ben Brereton on his international success with England. The teenager helped Keith Downing's Under-19s lift the European Championships trophy for the first time as they beat Portugal 2-1 in the final. Brereton scored three goals in the tournament, including two in a 4-1 hammering of Germany, and came off the bench against the Portuguese on Saturday night. He is the second Reds...
  
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• Robin Hood overwhelmed by Maid Marian charity fund

  16-07-2017 11:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham's Robin Hood says money will go to charities that helped his wife, who died of cancer.
  
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• MattJarram commented Suffering in silence: How honour-based violence is affecting...

  16-07-2017 11:35
  
  Girls as young as 16 are being imprisoned or violently assaulted by members of their own family in Nottingham because they have brought shame on their community.Nottinghamshire Police says that honour-based abuse has risen in the city and that a small task force is in place to protect the victims of this crime. Honour-based abuse refers to crimes or incidents committed to protect or defend the honour of a family or community and can include forced marriage, assault and sometimes murder.In the...
  
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• Nottingham Post published FOURTH world title for Richard Whitehead and world record for...

  16-07-2017 11:10
  
  Nottinghamshire duo Richard Whitehead and Sophie Hahn were both crowned world champions as they led a glorious night for Great Britain at the World Para Athletics Championships in London.GB claimed five gold medals on day two of the tournament, with Whitehead and Hahn contributing to the haul – the latter setting a new world record in the process.Stef Reid won T44 long jump for her first major global title on Saturday morning. And Whitehead won T42 200 metres, Hahn triumphed over the same.
  
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• NatalieFahy published Vicky McClure quashes rumours that she is the next Doctor Who

  16-07-2017 11:05
  
  Today's the day the new Doctor Who is announced - and the bookies reckon it could be a woman.There are lots of names being touted for the prestigious position, but one thing is for sure, it won't be our Vicky.Wollaton-born Vicky McClure tweeted to clear up the rumours that she was in line to take up the role.The Line of Duty star wrote: "To save any of you losing a few quid at the bookies, I'm not in the new 'Doctor Who'."But she added that she was happy to keep the 'Bond rumour'...
  
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• Ben Brereton excited to get straight back to work with Nottingham Forest after England heroics - Nottingham Post

  16-07-2017 10:55
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  Ben Brereton excited to get straight back to work with Nottingham Forest after England heroics
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  Ben Brereton has no intention of basking in the glory of playing a leading part in England's latest triumph after revealing he will be back with Nottingham Forest tomorrow afternoon. The striker scored three goals in the UEFA Under-19s European ...and more »
  
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• MattDavies published Ben Brereton excited to get straight back to work with...

  16-07-2017 10:40
  
  Ben Brereton has no intention of basking in the glory of playing a leading part in England's latest triumph after revealing he will be back with Nottingham Forest tomorrow afternoon.The striker scored three goals in the UEFA Under-19s European Championships and came off the bench in the final against Portugal, as the Young Lions won 2-1 on Saturday night.He has attracted interest from the biggest clubs in the Premier League, but signed a new four-year deal at the City Ground last month.Despite..
  
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• MattDavies commented Ben Brereton excited to get straight back to work with...

  16-07-2017 10:40
  
  Ben Brereton has no intention of basking in the glory of playing a leading part in England's latest triumph after revealing he will be back with Nottingham Forest tomorrow afternoon.The striker scored three goals in the UEFA Under-19s European Championships and came off the bench in the final against Portugal, as the Young Lions won 2-1 on Saturday night.He has attracted interest from the biggest clubs in the Premier League, but signed a new four-year deal at the City Ground last month.Despite..
  
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• Sarah_Clapson published Nottingham Forest LIVE: Ben Brereton and England crowned European...

  16-07-2017 10:10
  
  Welcome to Sunday's LIVE Nottingham Forest blog. We'll bring you all the latest Reds news, rumours and gossip throughout the day. What a day it was yesterday – Forest star Ben Brereton being crowned a European champion as he helped England Under-19s to victory in Georgia. Portugal were beaten 2-1 in the final as the Young Lions won the title for the first time, and we'll hear from the teenage striker himself as he reflects on his international success. And will there be any more...
  
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• MattJarram published Parents in the East Midlands are naming their babies after Game...

  16-07-2017 09:55
  
  Parents in the East Midlands are among the most likely to pick Tyrion and Theon when it comes to taking baby naming inspiration from Game of Thrones.With the show returning for its seventh series on Monday, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show it is inspiring some parents in their choice of names. The ONS publishes numbers for all names which have been given to three or more babies.Read More: Police investigate death of man at property in BestwoodIn the East Midlands, 22...
  
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• MattJarram published Parents in the East Midlands are naming their babies after choose...

  16-07-2017 09:55
  
  Parents in the East Midlands are among the most likely to pick Tyrion and Theon when it comes to taking baby naming inspiration from Game of Thrones.With the show returning for its seventh series on Monday, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show it is inspiring some parents in their choice of names. The ONS publishes numbers for all names which have been given to three or more babies.Read More: Police investigate death of man at property in BestwoodIn the East Midlands, 22...
  
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• MattJarram commented Parents in the East Midlands are naming their babies after Game...

  16-07-2017 09:55
  
  Parents in the East Midlands are among the most likely to pick Tyrion and Theon when it comes to taking baby naming inspiration from Game of Thrones.With the show returning for its seventh series on Monday, figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show it is inspiring some parents in their choice of names. The ONS publishes numbers for all names which have been given to three or more babies.Read More: Police investigate death of man at property in BestwoodIn the East Midlands, 22...
  
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