FAWAZ Al Hasawi says he will put a 'no interference' clause in the next Nottingham Forest manager's contract if it helps lure them to the City Ground.

The Reds' Kuwaiti owner has Steve Clarke, Gianfranco Zola and Malky Mackay at the top of his wanted list, as he looks for a permanent replacement for Billy Davies.

Al Hasawi reacted furiously to suggestions – from a previous target, Neil Warnock – that he would interfere with the management of the club.

And he says he is ready to put it down in writing that he cannot have a say in the management of the club, if that is what it takes to land the right man for the job.

"He (Warnock) suggested that I interfere with the manager," said Al Hasawi. "He said he did not take the job because I would interfere in his decisions. This is totally wrong.

"I have never interfered with anyone's business.

"I don't mind – if the new manager wants me to put it in – having a clause in his contract. I will put it as a condition.

"I will put it in his contract that, if I interfere in his business, he will get compensation.

"What he (Warnock) said is just wrong."

Al Hasawi says he does take an interest in the management of the club – but does not try to enforce his will or make decisions himself.

"Talking to a manager about who has an injury, about who he is playing – this is not interfering," he said. "I am not saying I want this player to play or the other player to play. I am not interfering.

"I am the one who pays for everything. I think I have the right to ask how we are going to play and who is going to play.

"I am not doing more than asking. Most of the people who own clubs in England, they will ask about the same things with their manager."

Al Hasawi was stung by Warnock's comments – but says he did not offer the experienced ex-Notts County boss the job.

"We had a meeting with him I did not say yes or no, I said I would think about it and get back to him," he said. "Then I see in the newspapers what he is saying about me. I have text messages from him. He wanted the job. I don't know why he said this about me."

Forest are talking to a number of targets after Stuart Pearce distanced himself from the role.

But it is Clarke, the former West Brom manager, ex-Cardiff boss Mackay and Zola, who had success with Watford, who lead the way.

Mackay's legal battle with Cardiff may complicate matters, while Clarke is technically on gardening leave with Albion.

According to Al Hasawi, Zola has suggested he would prefer to wait until the summer before taking over, so the club may yet have hurdles to overcome.

FORMER victims of bullying are to take to the catwalk to raise awareness of the problem.

Twelve women who have previously been subjected to intimidation or bullying will take to the stage to raise money for a new helpline in Nottingham.

The charity fashion show will take place on Wednesday, April 30, at the Village Hotel, Brailsford Way, Chilwell, and has been organised by Combat Bullying.

Charity founder Natalie Harvey was bullied as a child and targeted again online a few years ago. The 37-year-old mother of one, from Toton, said: "I got bullied from the age of four because I looked different. I was a white girl with a ginger afro. I used to get spat on, called horrible names, beaten up and I even got my arm broken when I was nine trying to stand up to a bully.

"It became normal for me, which should not happen. When I left school it stopped because I started changing by using products in my hair.

"However, in 2012 it started again after someone saw a picture online of me when I was younger. They started a hate campaign by sending messages, tweets and threats.

"I went through 17 years of bullying and I would not do it again so I called the police who helped me. Technology can be used in such a positive way but we have people taking their own lives because of cyber bullying and it has to stop."

Combat Bullying was set up in 2012 and its website receives thousands of hits a day.

Mother of two and former child model Sacha Taylor-Jobbins, 32, of Toton, said: "I am taking part because I absolutely detest bullying. I have been through it myself and it can happen to anyone.

"It started for me as a child with racist abuse and later in life there were cases when it became sexual. I also had things thrown. I felt victimised. It affected me in many ways and I had to leave my job because I would not accept it.

"I want to help make a difference and address this problem which many people go through alone."

Professional model and owner of Poppy PR Tina Clough has sponsored the event because of what she went through as a child. The 28-year-old, of Ilkeston, said: "I was bullied at school because of the way I looked. I got a lot of insults and had someone spit in my hair. It got to the point where I tried to move schools but in the end I finally ended up studying at home.

"The bullying disrupted years of my life but eventually I got into the idea that I was going to do something and I did not want to give in to the bullies."

The venue, catwalk and set for the show have been donated for free so as much money can be made from the event as possible.

Director Colin Lane, of MC Productions based in Lexington Gardens, Sherwood, said: "We provide catwalks and sets for the Miss England competitions and have donated one to the event. It is such a good cause to back because bullying should just not happen."

Tickets for the event cost £4 and can be purchased by calling 0115 808 4686.

A CARE home manager who banned a man from seeing his dying mother-in-law has been barred from working for a year.

The pensioner, named only as Elizabeth, was suffering from severe dementia and nearing the end of her life when tensions arose between Vanessa Gent and son-in-law, Andrew Hart, the Nursing and Midwifery Council heard.

Less than a month before the frail woman died, Gent signed a letter banning Mr Hart from visiting Southwell Court Care Home, in Southwell.

In Gent's written records, made a week after the ban was implemented, she branded Mr Hart a "control freak" and later claimed he overwhelmed her with complaints.

Chairman Alan Harris said: "Mrs Gent has expressed no remorse or apology for her behaviour and the distress she caused to Resident A [Elizabeth] and her family.

"Regardless of the tenacity with which Relative C [Mr Hart] pursued his complaints, Mrs Gent was in the position of home manager and registered nurse. It was her overall responsibility to ensure that complaints and concerns were dealt with appropriately."

Mr Hart told the central London hearing: "From May 11 to June 10, 2011, when she passed away, I had not spoken to Elizabeth. I have never been given written reasons as to why I was banned from the home.

"In the hospital I was able to speak to Elizabeth but she was not in any position to speak to me. My belief is that the upset amounted to systematic and emotional abuse to Elizabeth."

He said that the lack of contact with his mother-in-law, who he usually visited three times a week, had an effect on her. "Elizabeth always asked where I was," he said.

"On one occasion, she asked if I was dead or if I had left her. I had a close relationship with my mother-in-law, and she was more akin to a mother to me."

During a visit by Elizabeth's family to collect her belongings on June 15, 2011, Gent hauled a care worker into her office and scolded her for crying over the resident's death.

Mr Harris said Gent had "acted appallingly towards them [the family] during their grieving period".

Gent was also found guilty of moving Elizabeth's chair, causing her distress due to her severe dementia, and admitted ignoring some of Mr Hart's e-mails

"Members of the public have the right to trust that complaints procedures within nursing homes will be properly followed and acted upon," Mr Harris said.

"Moreover, they would expect a nurse to carry out her duties in terms of providing care to residents without prejudice regardless of the circumstances of the relationship with the residents' families.

"Members of the public also have the right to expect a registered nurse to always act with the best interests of a resident in mind and always treat people, relatives included, kindly and considerately."

The nurse was suspended for a year and will face a review panel before she is allowed to return to practise.

Alan Goldstein, spokesman for Millennium Healthcare, which took over the home on the same day that Gent resigned in September 2011, said: "We fully co-operated with the investigation and submitted any evidence that was required to the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

"I am happy that the investigation has been concluded."

TAMZIN Orr lived every day like it was to be her last.

The 21-year-old, to whom family refer as their "beacon of strength" was known for her inspirationally bright outlook – despite undergoing 16 operations in 18 months.

And even in her death, she brought life to others. After telling her family she wanted her organs to be donated, five needy strangers benefited, their lives transformed.

"We were heartbroken hearing that news in the relatives' room," brother Luke Starbuck, 27, said.

"It went silent. We knew this was bad but to hear it from a doctor's mouth was awful. You knew it was not going to be good news. It was disbelief. But the doctor was absolutely fantastic – he was devastated too.

He added: "We consented to them using her organs and a couple of days later we had the confirmation and the official letter - it was great.

"It was bitter sweet, we had lost our sister and it made it even more real but we also read who they went to and for us it was horrible but also nice to see she had helped so many people."

Sister, Lauren Starbuck added: "I would just want people to be aware of organ donation.

"I know it's not something people want to think about but they should make their family aware so it's an easier decision.

"If Tamzin hadn't mentioned it, it wouldn't be fair to make that decision. But it's a no-brainer."

The former Carlton Le Willows School pupil and New College Nottingham student was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour 14 years ago.

Despite 18 months of complications and intensive brain surgery aged 14, Tamzin was able to live a normal life, studying to be a care home nurse and work in customer services.

But last year, the 21-year-old was taken into hospital for several months after complications related to the surgery she had undergone, but was allowed home in February, with her family hoping for a brighter future.

Just three weeks later, on Tuesday, March 11, the fluid in Tamzin's brain had become too much and she was admitted to hospital, where she died.

And now, on the day of Tamzin's funeral, her family are paying tribute to her.

Sister Lauren Starbuck said: "She was just brilliant - she had the biggest heart and she was caring, selfless and nurturing. She lived each day.

"We all look to her as a beacon of strength; even though she's passed we all look to that still.

"She was someone who was so strong and carefree and she lived each day for what it was.

Tamzin's donated organs went to:

A woman in her 40s who needed a life saving lung transplant

A woman in her early 30s who needed a new heart

A man in his 50s who needed a new liver

A woman in her 60s with kidney disease who had been waiting for a transplant since 2008

A man in his 30s with a chronic kidney condition leaving his organs scarred.

An NHS Blood and Transplant spokesperson said: "My heart goes out to all families that find themselves in the position that Tamzin's family did. I would like to say thank you to Tamzin's family because her gift has helped to save or improve the lives of five people."

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NOTTINGHAM's street pastors are celebrating after reaching the milestone of helping 10,000 people in the city.

From handing out flip-flops to shoeless revellers to helping people find their way home, the volunteers have become a familiar sight in the city on Friday and Saturday nights.

The milestone marks their fourth anniversary after the scheme was set up in 2010.

Based in the Malt Cross in St James' Street, the charitable group provides 12 volunteers who take to the streets to aid those whose nights have not gone to plan.

Jo Cox-Brown, chief executive of the Malt Cross Trust, said: "To have been able to engage with and help more than 10,000 people over the past four years is amazing.

"From handing out lollipops and flip-flops to supporting victims of crime, everything that the pastors do is helping to make a real difference."

In the past four years the pastors have:

Spoken to 10,205 members of the public.

Handed out 2,669 bottles of water.

Picked up 10,675 broken bottles from the streets.

Administered first aid to 513 people.

Used 524 space blankets to help keep revellers and homeless individuals warm.

Given out 2,263 pairs of flip-flops to those who have lost their shoes or are unable to walk in ones they are wearing.

Helped 91 people get home by paying for a taxi.

Grace Mik, 20, of Derby Road, Lenton, a psychology student at the University of Nottingham, said the scheme was a credit to Nottingham.

"It's definitely reassuring to know they exist. Students can get themselves into some silly situations when drinking so it's good to know there are people to help," she said.

Dr Abdul Jabbar, head of service for the emergency department at the Queen's Medical Centre, said: "We do get people come to the department who have drunk to excess, especially at weekends. If the street pastors can help divert people who do not need to be here, then that is very welcome."

The pastors operate the Safe Space scheme from the Malt Cross, providing a place for people to wait for a taxi, sober up or get information on drugs, alcohol and first aid.

The Malt Cross was set up in 2003 to preserve the hall. Its charitable outreach work aims to support the people of Nottingham.

Chief Inspector Shaun Ostle, of Notts police, said: "Street pastors play an invaluable part in keeping people safe.

"They free up emergency services so we can focus on dealing with critical incidents. I can't thank them enough for their outstanding and continued efforts."

To volunteer email streetpastors@maltcross.com

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A ZIMBABWEAN trained to be a nurse and earned thousands of pounds in Nottingham, when he did not have leave to stay in the UK, a court heard.

Zvelibanzi Mabandla enter- ed the country legally in 2000 but his application to the Home Office to continue to live here in 2003 was refused.

Instead of pursuing permission to be a UK resident, he obtained a place on a nursing diploma at the University of Nottingham, falsely claiming he had indefinite leave to remain. He received £19,767 in bursary payments, Nottingham Crown Court heard.

After the course, he got agency work between 2008 and 2012, earning £30,551 net, after he provided a false resident's permit to an agency.

He also worked as a mental health nurse, producing the same fake permit, and earned £40,258 net.

He was arrested and charged with three offences of fraud by false representation and six offences of possessing a false identity document.

He admitted the charges at court.

Simon Eckersley, prosecuting, said: "He said he was desperate to stay in the UK. An African person gave him a mobile to ring.

"He was told by that man to send £300 and his passport to a residential address and his passport was returned with a resident's permit in it. He believed it was a genuine document but realises by virtue of his plea it was not.

"He has worked for the NHS, paying tax for a good number of years, the criminal culpability of doing so by means of a false identity document."

Gregor Purcell, mitigating, said his client had been refused the right to stay in an application in 2003 with no right to appeal. He would have known he had no means to remain.

"The figures appear startling in size, but spread over a period of time, it is low-paid work.

"This defendant did not regularise his position."

Judge Jonathan Teare gave 36-year-old Mabandla, of Andover Road, Bestwood, three months in prison, suspended for 12 months, and ordered he do 200 hours of unpaid work in that time.

Mabandla has a Home Office application pending on whether he will be allowed to stay in the country.

SKILLS Minister Matthew Hancock has backed the Nottingham Post's Get Notts Working campaign.

The drive has got off to a flying start with more than 200 pledges to create apprenticeships received in the first 23 days.

It means the campaign is well on the way to its target of 300 in 100 days.

Mr Hancock said: "I am right behind the Get Notts Working campaign and the increased apprenticeship opportunities that it's bringing to the area.

"Typically for Nottingham, the campaign is already ahead and hitting its targets.

"I am delighted that more and more employers are getting behind the Get Notts Working campaign this year.

"Through this campaign they are giving young people the apprenticeship opportunities that will help them to get a start in life."

This is the fourth year the Post has run a drive to create apprenticeships. In the three previous years combined, 701 posts were unearthed, with many smaller firms pledging one place and some larger ones looking to take on multiple apprentices.

Mr Hancock is the latest high-profile figure to back the campaign, following in the footsteps of Prime Minister David Cameron and businessman Lord Sugar.

The Post is working with the Derbyshire and Notts Chamber of Commerce, the National Apprenticeship Service, the Nottinghamshire City and County Employment and Skills Board and Nottingham City Council on the campaign.

To make a pledge, call 0115 905 1297 or e-mail katrina.harris@nottinghampost.com

MATTHEW Hancock's first stop-off on his Notts visit yesterday was at Bluecoat Academy in Aspley.

He met staff and pupils before having a tour around the Aspley Lane campus. He then met sixth-formers for a question and answer session. Topics included the Budget and student loans.

Bluecoat is one of Nottingham's most successful but over-subscribed schools.

Mr Hancock said: "I am delighted to be at Bluecoat Academy – a hugely successful school that is a good example of the excellent education being offered by academies across England. The inclusive culture and strong mix of vocational as well as academic provision was clear to see, and the high expectations of pupils evident."

Principal Sian Hampton said: "Bluecoat Academy enjoys an outstanding local reputation and at a time when education in Nottingham City is getting such poor press coverage, it is great to be able to demonstrate that there are lots of positive events taking place in Nottingham schools."

A CLOCK that belonged to one of the city's oldest jewellers is being restored to its former glory.

The timepiece sat outside William Taylor Jewellers in Carlton Street, Hockley, which opened in 1854.

And when Edin's Natural Kitchen moved into the premises last June, the owner said he was keen to see the clock brought back to life.

Yesterday, it was put back in place after a four-week restoration project by Smiths of Derby – the same company that built the clock at St Paul's Cathedral.

Owner Edin Gondzic, 43, said he was happy to see the clock back where it belonged.

He added: "When we found it here, I wanted to see it working again.

"I mean, I'll be paying for everyone to know the time, but I'm happy with that.

"We put the clock up earlier and I'm hoping we can get an electrician out before next week to get it working again – it will have internal lights and just look really nice."

The clock bears the name of William Taylor Jewellers and has the number 1854 – the year the business was established – in large black letters on the casing.

The company at 15 Carlton Street, had been in the city since 1850s but the owners decided to close in December 2012 and focus on selling at antique fairs.

At the time, they said the economic downturn and the cost of short-stay parking contributed to their decision.

The closure of William Taylor signalled the end of an era after 158 years in business.

The only other jewellery shop in the city which has been running longer is Cope, in Upper Parliament Street, established in 1845.

Mr Gondzic added: "I think people will like having the clock back up – it's a piece of history after all."

Pictures from the Nottingham Post archives from the 1900s do not show the clock in position but later shots in the 1970s and 1980s show it having pride of place on the shop front.

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TODAY Tamzin Orr's family say goodbye to an "inspirational" daughter and sister – but five other people live on thanks to her dying wish.

The 21-year-old former nursing student from Carlton, was struck down by a brain tumour and died three weeks ago.

But she asked that her organs be donated to help others after her death.

And her heart, lungs, liver and two kidneys have now been donated to radically transform the lives of five other seriously-ill people.

Her funeral was being held today and her family have now paid tribute to their caring "beacon of strength".

"It's bitter sweet, because it's so sad that we have lost Tamzin," said her sister Lauren Starbuck

"But it's great we know about these five other people. It sounds a strange thing to say, but it does feel like a comfort – some of her lives on."

Lauren, 26, who works at a bank in the city, added: "I'm on the organ donor list – I definitely feel inspired by her.

"There's one loss of life but five other people have had their lives saved."

The family now want to encourage other people to sign up to the Organ Donor Register to help other people waiting for a lifeline.

Tamzin's older brother, Luke Starbuck, said: "We were heartbroken when we lost Tamzin, but we wanted to help save other people's lives through her sacrifice. It's given us all something to think about and we've all gone and signed up as organ donors. It really can save other people's lives."

The number of people who donated organs at the QMC and City Hospital more than doubled last year, thanks to a campaign called Be a Hero run by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and supported by the Post.

During 2013, 35 people cared for in the city donated their organs after death, more than double the total of 14 in 2012.

Intensive care consultant Dale Gardiner said: "It's humbling to me when families in the midst of tragedy can think of other people and make this great gift. Where these difficult choices have to be made it makes it so much easier for families if their loved one makes their wishes known in advance.

"Tamzin was an inspiring girl and I hope she inspires others to join the organ donor register.

"One donor can save the life of several people and improve the quality of life of many more. It truly is the greatest gift anyone can give."

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