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Robin Hood Marathon and Half Marathon: Wheelchair results
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Rufford Abbey hosts World War Two weekend
TANKS and troops marched into a country park this weekend – but the invasion was just part of an event to honour those who served in the Second World War.
Rufford Abbey was the backdrop for displays of shooting and bombing – as well as wartime-themed dances and entertainment – on both Saturday and Sunday.
The "On The Home Front 1939-45" event was enjoyed by thousands, with cars queuing to park when the gates opened at 10.30am both days.
And hundreds of visitors dressed up in clothes from the period to mark the occasion at country park, two miles south of Ollerton.
BTEC student Connor Hawkins was dressed as an Indian Army Reserve.
The 18-year-old, from Mansfield, said: "I have dressed up because it is good fun but it is also important to remember those that served in the war.
"This really is a top-class event with a lot to do and see.
"Most people have got into the spirit of things and some people have some excellent uniforms."
Battles, bombings and drills were carried out across the park and a crowd favourite was a fly-past by a Douglas Dakota fighter plane.
Paul Brown turned heads in his Royal Armoured Corps uniform from the 87 Armoured Division.
The Nottingham driving instructor, from Kirkby-in-Ashfield, said: "For me the flyover was the best part of the day.
"This uniform would have been worn by the local regiment the Sherwood Rangers at one time, which is why I chose it.
"It is very important to remember those who served for this country and this is a good way to do it."
Members of the public were invited to try everything the event had to offer – from swing dancing to firing a machine gun.
Samworth Church Academy student Evan Ward spent a year learning about the Second World War at school.
The 11-year-old, from Mansfield, said: "I really liked testing all the guns, even though I knew how to shoot one before I came.
"I have learnt that TNT was actually a real thing back then – not just something on TV.
"We did a lot at school on the war and it is good to see some of the things that we talked about."
The event has already been confirmed to return again next year but a date is still being finalised.
Project officer Paul Norton, from Nottinghamshire County Council, said: "We started planning this last year. This is our eighth event and they keep getting bigger and better.
"There is something for everyone here and I think that shows because we have had several thousand visitors."
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Nottingham Post's Sunday night quiz
1 Which former Bond girl stars in the film What We Did on Our Holiday?
(a) Gemma Arterton; (b) Rosamund Pike; (c) Eva Green
2. Jesse Boot was created the 1st Lord of ...
(a) Beeston; (b) Lenton; (c) Trent
3. Who is top of The Times' list of most powerful people on the political Left?
(a) Ed Miliband; (b) Len McCluskey; (c) Ed Balls
4. Creatures of the Corvidae family feature in the nickname of which club?
(a) Mansfield Town; (b) Notts County; (c) Ilkeston FC
5. Riccardo Muti resigned from which post in a protest at union power?
(a) Chief executive of Fiat; (b) Music director, Rome Opera; (c) Italian minister of defence
6. Ikano sponsors which sporting event?
(a) Tour of Britain; (b) Robin Hood Marathon; (c) Burghley Three-day Event
7. Which veteran midfielder scored against his old club last weekend?
(a) Steven Gerrard; (b) Scott Parker; (c) Frank Lampard
8. Peter Moro designed which Nottingham building?
(a) Victoria Centre; (b) Nottingham Playhouse; (c) British Waterways Building
9. Uhlans were the Polish equivalent of...
(a) Grenadiers; (b) Hussars; (c) Lancers
10. Thomas Magnus founded what?
(a) School in Newark; (b) Hospital in Nottingham; (c) Almshouses in Strelley
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Lee Westwood helps Europe to Ryder Cup 2014 win
LEE Westwood missed the chance to go second in the all time points scorers chart – but he was able to savour victory as Europe won the Ryder Cup in dominant fashion.
Westwood was beaten three and two in the penultimate singles game by Jimmy Walker, but the Europeans had already sealed a third straight triumph by then as they won 16.5 to 11.5
Worksop's Westwood would have gone level with Bernhard Langer on 24 career Ryder Cup points, one behind Sir Nick Faldo.
However, he will take greater satisfaction from another win for his team.
Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell led from the front as Europe won for the eighth time in the last ten contests after being given an early scare at Gleneagles.
The home side were overwhelming favourites with a 10-6 overnight lead, but saw McDowell three down after five to rookie Jordan Spieth in the opening match and the unbeaten Justin Rose four down after six to Hunter Mahan.
At one point the Americans were up in six matches, but McIlroy was in prime form in thrashing Rickie Fowler five and four to put the first point on the board.
McDowell won five out of six holes from the tenth to complete a remarkable two and one victory.
Martin Kaymer was imperious against Bubba Watson and Rose fought back to halve with Mahan.
It was left to Welsh rookie Jamie Donaldson to win it when he beat Keegan Bradley.
"I hit the wedge shot of my life to close the game out. I can't really put words to it. It is unbelievable," the 38-year-old said. "I knew it was getting tight there at the end and everyone was building on my group. I just tried not to spend too much time looking at the scoreboard.
"I was able to do it well enough to close it out. The lads have got on so well all week. There has been a great craic in there, it is an incredible week. It is hard to describe how good it is – there is nothing else like it in golf. It has been amazing to be a part of it."
Europe's players were quick to praise captain Paul McGinley.
Sergio Garcia, who beat Jim Furyk on the 18th, said: "He has been so methodical. Every single aspect he needed to touch on, he did. I've been fortunate to have a lot of great captains but Paul did things a little bit differently but with great style.
"He has been a little bit more of a modern captain, taking care of every single detail.
"He knew what we had was good and working but improved it without changing it."
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Cardiff Devils 5 Nottingham Panthers 2: Match report
NOTTINGHAM Panthers suffered a nightmare weekend as they lost 5-2 to Cardiff Devils on Sunday.
Having already lost 6-1 at home to Hull Stingrays a day earlier they were well beaten in South Wales as Nathan Robinson was ejected and Chris Lawrence picked up five penalties.
More worryingly in the longer term, Mike Berube and Evan Mosey suffered injuries against Hull and Brandon Benedict, Rob Lachowicz and Mosey were all unable to complete the match in Cardiff.
Benedict went to hospital after a blow to the head and Lachowicz got hit by a flying puck. That means eight players are injured as 11 finished the game in Wales.
The last thing Panthers needed against the Devils was to lose another skater in the Challenge Cup game, but that is what happened after 9.53 when Robinson was ejected for a high stick after retaliating.
It was already 2-0 at that point after Carl Hudson scored at 2.13 on the power play and Joey Haddad converted a penalty shot at 7.45.
The third arrived 38 seconds after into the second period through Brent Walton after Lachowicz was injured in the build-up.
Panthers showed tremendous spirit to drag it back to 3-2 with two power play goals of their own, the first from Steve Lee from the blue line on 27.28 and the second via Cody Wild at 39.19.
A weary away line-up conceded to another power play goal after 45.32, player/coach Andrew Lord getting the fourth Devils goals and the scoring was completed by Trevor Hendrikx at 47.09.
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The new tax disc: Learn the rules or face a £1,000 fine
With a new electronic system being put in its place, the tax disc will cease to exist in paper form.
From October 1, Motorists will have to register their car online to pay their road tax.
They can do this via Direct Debit on the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) website or at a Post Office branch.
Drivers are being warned to learn about the new rules, which were announced in last year's Autumn Statement, or face possible fines.
Number plate recognition cameras will track each vehicle on the road and those who do not register for the tax will be caught out by the cameras.
The change mainly affects those who are buying or selling a used car as vehicle tax will no longer be transferred with the car.
Unlike before, motorists who buy a used car will not benefit if there are months left on the tax disc.
As a result of this, buyers will have to renew their tax disc instantly, or risk being caught out on the road in an untaxed car.
As well as this, the seller of the vehicle is responsible for informing the DVLA of a change of ownership, otherwise they could face a possible £1,000 fine.
This can be done by filling out a V5C form and sending it to the DVLA.
It is important for all vehicle owners and motorists to find out whether their vehicle was taxed or SORN'd (declared off the road) before driving their new car. This can be done here.
Vehicle sellers will get an automatic refund for any full calendar months left on the vehicle tax.
The move aims to streamline services and has been claimed to save British businesses millions of pounds a year in administrative costs.
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Notts County Ladies secure Women's Super League safety with win over Everton Ladies
NOTTS County secured their Women's Super League safety with a 2-0 win against Everton - a result which sent them down.
An Aileen Whelan double was enough to give the Lady Pies the three points at Meadow Lane as they won their second home game in a row.
Notts are still second bottom with two games to go in the first season of the new elite league.
Fiona O'Sullivan had the first chance for the hosts when she beat Fern Whelan to Katie Hoyle's corner, but the striker could only head wide.
It was must win for Everton and they went close on 11 minutes. Millie Turner found space 25 yards out and beat keeper Carly Telford, but not the post.
The Lady Pies reacted well, Jess Clarke finding space down the right and crossing low towards Whelan, the Everton defence just clearing in time.
With three minutes to go before the break the home side took the lead. Gabby George miss-hit her back pass out for a corner.
Whelan rose highest at the back post to head Hoyle's corner into the gaping net and give County the lead.
Everton started the better of in the second half, Notts left back Amy Turner doing well to dive in and block Nikita Parris' shot.
As the game passed the hour mark Notts had two chances to double their lead. First Clarke fired over Brown-Finnis' bar.
A minute later County broke three on two with O'Sullivan, Friend and Clarke. O'Sullivan opted to shoot, but could only find Brown-Finnis' arms.
From another Hoyle corner County almost repeated the first goal, however this time Whelan could only direct her header over the bar.
With just over 10 minutes to go Everton's dangerous striker Nikita Parris hit a vicious shot, Telford getting down well and claiming at the second attempt.
After 82 minutes Whelan netted hers, and Notts' second. Great passing found Clarke in space, the striker sliding the ball to Whelan, who drove the ball past Brown-Finnis and into the net.
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Steal Amal Alamuddin's post-wedding look in Nottingham
THEIR names were hitting the headlines at the weekend as they tied the knot in the romantic city of Venice, and on Sunday George Clooney and wife Amal Alamuddin stepped out together for the first time since the ceremony.
The newly-married couple were spotted leaving the Aman luxury hotel in Venice, ready to spend the day cruising the Grand Canal.
We can't wait to see the first pictures of Amal's bridal gown, but for now we can adore this white floral dress she donned for the cruise. Featuring long lace sleeves and bright dotted flowers, it was an attention-grabbing look.
The human rights lawyer's very own couture dress was from designer Giambattista Valli, but this look can be copied on a smaller budget.
Head online to ASOS for a similar all-white skater dress, or nip down to John Lewis in the Victoria Centre for a white floral sophisticated style that is perfect for both the office and evening events.
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Ilkeston FC travel to Stockport County in the FA Cup Third Qualifying Round
ILKESTON FC have been handed a trip to Stockport County in the FA Cup third qualifying round.
The Robins' reward for beating Conference North side Solihull Moors is a trip to Edgeley Park on October 11.
Evo-Stik Premier Division side Ilkeston might fancy their chances of another upset considering Stockport have tumbled down the leagues in recent years.
The former Championship side now play in Conference North as well, although they are sixth after a good start to the season.
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Police seek bus passengers who may have seen thieves flee
POLICE want to speak to bus passengers who may have seen two men leaving the area after snatching a mother's handbag from Lowdham cricket field.
The men stole the cord satchel-style bag, containing an iPhone 4S and a quantity of cash, while the victim was visiting the park with her children last Tuesday.
Nottinghamshire Police were called just before 5pm after the men were seen running to a small, black hatchback-style car, which left in the direction of Burton Joyce on the A612 Nottingham Road.
Members of the public who were waiting at a nearby bus stop may be able to help the enquiry.
Both men are described as in their late teens or early twenties and both had brown hair. One of the men was wearing a grey jumper, while the other wore a blue jumper.
If you have any information, contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting crime number BO/071018/14.
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Kid's festival of imagination and literature returns to Lady Bay for October
The blood, guts, gore and romance of Shakespeare's 38 plays will be brought to life in just one hour at a children's literature festival next month.
Claymation workshops, a guide to making your own comic book and tips on how to be a news writer will also be among the dozens of sessions available at the event on Saturday October 11.
Telling Tales: Nottingham Kid's Festival of Imagination, was launched by six Lady Bay mums last year - and was attended by more than 750 people.
Chairman of the festival team, Mary Small, says the group wanted to create a Hay Festival literature and arts style event, just for kids.
She said: "Although there are lots of book festivals around, there wasn't really anything specifically aimed at children and we wanted somewhere where our kids and the local kids could meet their favourite authors and be inspired.
"The best thing is that even grown ups can enjoy it, we've had mums and dads tell us that they had forgotten how much fun it was to draw and write stories."
The festival is aimed at children between three and 13 years of age, and Mrs Small, along with the other nine organisers, hopes it will showcase the imagination and creativity involved in the world of story-making through a series of interactive workshops running from 10am to 5pm at venues throughout Lady Bay.
Mrs Small said: "Last year it was chucking it down but more than 750 people came and even the rain didn't send them home.
"And then the next day I had parents coming up to me, saying that their children hadn't put their books down and hadn't wanted to turn on the TV."
Author Christopher LLoyd will be hosting two workshops on the day, including a one hour crash course on the works of Shakespeare.
Kent-based Mr Lloyd, who has been writing since 2006, will use an eight-metre-long time line and a coat stuffed full of props to help children find similar themes throughout the plays.
He said: "I ask the children to look for all the times kings appear, or ghosts appear and it helps them to join the dots together.
"I also have a coat which has colour coded pockets. Inside the pink pocket is a rose which represents romance and love, and I ask the children to look for examples of that emotion in the stories, it is familiar to them because they can relate it to loving their mum and dad and so forth."
This year, the line-up also includes Making News with BBC Journalist John Hess and a magazine making workshop with Kay van-Bellen, there will also be non-stop free drop-in events.
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Cricket club launches homework classes for its young players
Young cricket players have been bowled over by a new homework club.
Playing for Forest Green Youth Cricket Club is no longer simply about getting the pads on and heading out to bat.
The club has decided to aid its players academically and enlisted the help of two qualified teachers to aid players with their school work.
The youngsters, who are a mix of primary and secondary school pupils, attend the one-and-a-half-hour sessions every Monday.
They can either get advice with the work they have been set at school or given new tasks by the teachers.
Mohammed Zubair, chairman of the Forest Fields club, came up with the idea because a high number of people in the area have poor literacy and numeracy skills.
He said: "There are parents who are worried about their children's education in the current economic climate, presuming that their performance in education will hamper their job prospects.
"There are also parents who are worried that their children might engage with the wrong crowd and would start taking drugs or perhaps start selling them or are at risk of committing crimes."
The club is taking the sessions very seriously, keeping attendance records of students.
It received thousands of pounds from Nottingham charity Muslim Hands to run the homework sessions.
The two teachers concentrate mostly on core subjects like maths, science and English.
The sessions, as well as cricket training on a different night of the week, are held at the Djanogly City Academy sports centre.
Many students go to the academy, though some others go to a different school.
Aryan Khan, 13, a pupil at Emmanuel School in Wilford, has attended the sessions.
He said: "I have been finding it very helpful. We go every Monday and get help with English, maths and science.
"If we are stuck with something we can get help from the teachers. If we don't need help with anything, they will set us some other work to do.
"I have been going for a few weeks now and I have found it has built my confidence and I have been able to make new friends as well."
Andy Wolfe, vice-principal at Emmanuel, believes such schemes are useful for students.
He said: "A key priority for our students is that they are working harder and more effectively outside of school, so anything that supports this is something that we welcome."
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Missing Bulwell man found safe and well
A MAN who went missing from his home in Bulwell has been found safe and well.
Stuart Brown, who was last seen on Sunday (September 28), was found in Bulwell on Monday.
Police would like to thank everyone who helped with the search.
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Man arrested after car seen driving 'erratically' in Retford town centre
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following an incident in Retford town centre on Saturday.
A fight broke out in Yates bar and spilled into the street.
The car was then seen driving erratically in the Market Place, colliding with several pedestrians, police said. No one was injured.
A 26-year-old was arrested by police and a vehicle was also seized.
A police spokesman said: "Thankfully incidents of this nature are rare but officers are continuing with high visibility patrols in the town to offer reassurance to local residents.
"The suspect has been bailed pending further enquiries."
A video which appeared to capture the alleged incident was uploaded to YouTube. Police say they are aware of the video and are looking into it.
Anyone with information about the incident should call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 000115-27092014 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Nottingham EE customers without phone signal for 12 hours
Mobile phone users on the network EE were without signal for 12 hours.
Thousands of EE customers reported a loss of network over the weekend and were unable to use their mobile phones to call, text or browse the internet.
According to EE's Twitter page, the issue was related to a scheduled refresh of some of the network's customers.
The mobile network operator's Twitter page also stated that the issue can now be rectified by rebooting the handset.
@katyjjo I'm sorry you had this issue. There was a scheduled refresh of some customers' SIMs that was delayed. It should be resolved now.
— EE (@EE) September 29, 2014
A spokesperson for EE said: "Following a delay in a scheduled SIM refresh, a small number of customers temporarily lost service. This was quickly restored and we apologise for any inconvenience."
Nottingham EE customers expressed their anger on social networking site Twitter:
The UK's fastest and most reliable network!? Thats false advertising @EE. Premium charges for 3rd rate service. #jokers#poorservice
— Yawning Imp (@YawningImp) September 29, 2014
@EE I hope you're compensating customers who have been affected by the #networkdown 12 hours no service!? What am I paying for?!
— Nicole Eleanor (@NicoleEleanor2) September 28, 2014
Had no signal with @EE since 8 last night, and its not likely to be back for 24 hours not impressed!
— Rachel Wakefield (@Rachelwakefield) September 28, 2014
Sort it out @EE I'm dying here ������
— Olivia Durie (@oliviadurie) September 28, 2014
@EE are you having problems with 4G in nottingham? Because mines not been working properly for a few days
— laura extall (@LauRarrrAnne) September 27, 2014
@ee Has your network gone down? Currently at work and every single member of staff have no signal and 3G doesn't work.
— Sherrelle Paris (@SherrelleParis) September 27, 2014
Did the loss of signal affect you? Tweet us or let us know in the comments below...
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Police to tackle cannabis cultivation as violent burglaries in Nottinghamshire are linked to the drug
VIOLENT burglaries linked to cannabis have shot up in the county over the past two years as dealers use suburban homes to grow the drug – and put innocent bystanders at risk.
Figures from Nottinghamshire Police showed 127 break ins in 2013 linked to cannabis – with around 50 resulting in violence and injury – and 119 in 2012.
But these numbers are up from zero, as production of the drug has moved from large scale warehouses to leafy residential areas.
And it is not just seasoned drug users suffering the consequences, with local residents also being attacked after criminals targeted the wrong properties.
As a result, the force is now stepping up its activity to tackle the problem with a three week campaign to raise awareness and crackdown on cannabis cultivation across Nottinghamshire.
Detective Inspector Mike Allen, who is leading the 'Alliance Against Violence' campaign, said 90 per cent of the cannabis used in the UK was grown on home soil.
He said: "Although most of the cannabis grown in Nottinghamshire is in the city areas, there is an increasing amount in leafy suburbs like Rushcliffe, Gedling and Broxtowe.
"Even if it is just 10 plants, it becomes a magnet for more serious crimes."
As well as the criminal element, police believe drug traffickers have also been controlling people in debt, forcing them to grow drugs to pay off what they owe - then staging robberies to keep them "in a cycle of debt."
Detective Inspector Allen said: "We didn't have cannabis being grown in our communities before as it was always off site or few operations. Now it is our own residents growing it and vulnerable people being coerced into growing it, putting not just themselves but also their neighbours at risk.
"If those criminals don't get the location right, we have innocent members of the public having their homes broken into when they are asleep in bed, their children are asleep, and masked raiders, sometimes with weapons like baseball bats and knives are in the house."
In the first week of the campaign, communities are being asked to feedback intelligence to the force by looking out for signs of cannabis cultivation in their areas – including the strong, sickly smell, high levels of condensation, covered or blocked windows and constant lighting day and night.
The second week will be spent collating all the new intelligence, before a third week of enforcement to catch criminals in the act.
The crackdown has been welcomed by drugs charities in Nottinghamshire, but some are asking for more to be done to raise awareness of the effects of the drug.
Nick Tegerdine, spokesman for Nottingham-based charity Addiction, said: "There are consequences both personally and on the community when people use cannabis.
"Smashing a lot of farms will have an impact on serious organised crime, which I applaud.
"But I would like to see more resources into raising awareness of the effects of cannabis on an individual."
If you have any information on cannabis being grown in your area call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or talk to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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Bakersfield window firm could be fined thousands for 'too big' signs
A FAMILY company could be hit with thousands of pounds in fines for putting up advertisements deemed too large.
Nottingham City Council has asked double glazing firm Skyview Windows, in Oakdale Road, to take down its signs – which measure four and a half metres by just over one metre - outside its Bakersfield shop.
The company faces a £2,500 fine if it leaves the hoardings up, plus £250 for every day it leaves the five signs up after the 14-day deadline.
The council said inspections found the signs to be against advertising rules and has insisted the adverts must be removed or reduced in size.
Joint owner Kylie Cutts, who runs the business with husband Paul, said: "All we've tried to do is make the building look better than it did to help our business.
"What am I supposed to do to advertise without these signs? I think the business will suffer. Without the signs the building just looks like a house.
"Because we are set back off the pavement it's hard to see us and we've never had any complaints about the signs so far."
Mrs Cutts says she feels like a "victim" because other businesses in the area are allowed to show similar-sized adverts.
"I don't know what we've done to become the victim," she said.
"Other businesses have signs just as big. When the lady came in she said it could have been a competitor or a disgruntled customer that might have complained, but it was the first we had heard.
"I don't mind taking down the signs if all the other businesses do the same, but it feels like one rule for us and another for everyone else."
The business has been at the site for nearly two years. It has also been asked to pay £385 for retrospective planning permission for a conservatory – despite having asked the council before building the extension.
But the council said a lack of paperwork to prove the agreement, said to have been made on the phone, means they must now apply for planning permission.
The government's rules on outdoor advertisements say wording on signs should not exceed 0.75 of a metre in height and cannot be placed more than 4.6metres above ground level.
"It's very frustrating because no one else in the area has had any issue with it," said Mrs Cutts.
Baljinder Takhar runs the Post Office on Oakdale Road and thinks the council is bullying Skyview.
"It's ridiculous really," he said. "If you look down the street all the shops have banners that sort of size. I don't know why they're just picking on one business.
"They're tastefully done so I don't see the problem and I was actually hoping to get some the same size myself to advertise that we're now doing car tax."
Phil Shaw, principal planning officer at Nottingham City Council, said: "As is the case in any local authority area, promotional banners on commercial premises require advertising consent to ensure they are appropriate. Adding a conservatory to a commercial property will usually require planning permission.
"This may not be the case with a residential property, depending on the size of the extension, which could be where any confusion arose around the advice given."
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£522.5m - that's how much students spend in Nottingham a year
Students will have spent £522.5 million in Nottingham by the end of the year - £60 million more than a decade ago.
The return of students to the city this month has led to bars once again being packed during the week, while the tills in shops are being worked overtime.
Financial services company Experian has now revealed exactly how much university students spend during a calendar year.
In 2013, they spent £516 million. This was up from £460 million in 2003.
The current year's projected total is £522.5 million. By 2017, it is estimated that spending will increase to £542 million.
The increase in spending has coincided with a rise in the number of students of 7,000. There are currently more than 60,000 young people studying at the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University.
Some city centre bars said students bring in vital trade.
Georgina Knights, team leader at The Horn In Hand pub in Goldsmith Street, said: "We have been far busier again since the students came back.
"They make a huge difference to the business. It gets a lot busier when they are around."
The Orange Tree, in Shakespeare Street, near Nottingham Trent's city campus, is also popular with students.
Assistant manager Oonagh Hendrick said: "We get very busy during term-time. We do have many other customers but students really do make it busy.
"There has been a big difference in the past week (since term started) compared to over the summer break."
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Shoosmiths lawyers make tracks to win Robin Hood Marathon corporate challenge
COMPETITIVE drive and team spirit saw Shoosmiths Chariots take home The Post's winning corporate team prize at Sunday's IKANO Robin Hood Marathon.
The five-strong team from the city centre-based law firm were determined to beat their own personal bests and top their second place spot on the podium from last year's race as teams from businesses around the city took part in the Nottingham Post Corporate Challenge.
And with their best four runners putting in a combined running time of just three hours, 18 minutes and 42 seconds, they blew the competition away.
Stacey Moore, a paralegal at Shoosmiths, was determined to show Nottingham what the team was made of – whilst raising money for a good cause.
The 28-year-old from West Bridgford, who ran 1.5 miles for her team, said: "We are all very competitive and we have entered a team for the last six or seven years.
"After coming second last year, we had joked that we wanted to take first in 2014, but that need to come first actually saw it happen!
"It was just such an exciting day and nice to see so many people involved."
Along with Stacey and her colleagues running the 1.5 mile stretches, two men from Shoosmiths, Michael Briggs and Shaun Mccabe, took on the 13 mile half marathon.
Michael, an associate in the employment department at the company, said he was very proud of his one hour and 35 minute time after months of training.
The 33-year-old of Long Clawson said: "I started training in April, getting running again, and my time was a lot longer.
"I was hoping for the one hour and 45 minute mark so was ecstatic when I came in 10 minutes less. It just shows all the training paid off!"
But with all the family duties and weekend chores to get back to the team did not have much time to celebrate.
"I enjoyed my well-deserved pint of lager shandy and steak sandwich after, but I had chores to do and kids to look after," said Michael. "It won't put me off from doing it again next year."
The Shoosmiths team managed to raise £200 for their company's charity partner Winston's Wish – which helps children suffering from bereavement.
Stacey added: "The company is trying to raise £60,000 across the UK for the charity this year. We know it is just £200, but every little helps to go towards that total for a worthy charity."
Other teams that took part included accountants Smith Cooper, trademark attorneys Adamson Jones and four teams from The Post itself.
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Southwell Ploughing Match visitors could get refunds after traffic chaos
Visitors caught in the traffic mayhem during the Southwell Ploughing Match on Saturday may get a refund.
The Southwell and District Agricultural Society has called an emergency meeting after thousands of visitors to the show at Bulcote were caught in gridlock, leaving some abandoning cars on the surrounding roads to walk to the show and others turning around to go home.
The main roads affected were the A6097 and A612 , but with few options drivers were also clogging up Main Street and Station Road in Lowdham , as well as Gonalston Lane - none of which are designed for the levels of traffic.
The organisers published a statement on Monday, saying they sincerely apologised, but adding they had carried out all necessary checks beforehand to avoid congestion, and their plan was signed off by Newark and Sherwood council.
A spokeswoman said: "Hourly review meetings were held throughout the show day to try and address the issues, however this year the traffic management plan proved to be totally unsatisfactory.
The emergency meeting of its executive will take place this week to discuss refunds and the spokeswoman promised an update on the show's website - found at www.southwellploughingmatch.co.uk.
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