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Nov 12, 2024 | 
nottinghampost.com | Bertie AdamReporter |Bertie Adam
A RENOWNED Midlands journalist has at last seen his debut novel hit the shelves – at the tender age of 70. Pete Pheasant, a seasoned local reporter and former editor of both the Nottingham Post and Derby Telegraph, spent four decades crafting Manfishing. The novel unfolds in the fictional Midlands town of Brexham, following the adventures of Simon Fox, a driven young reporter on a traditional weekly newspaper, embedded in its community during the final era of hot-metal production.
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Oct 5, 2024 | 
nottinghampost.com | Bertie AdamReporter |Bertie Adam
Nearby residents have hit out after East Midlands Airport (EMA) was recognised for its commitment to “being a good neighbour”. The airport has also been named as a finalist in both the Positive Impact category of the Travel Industry Awards and the Airport of the Year categories for both the National Transport Awards and the Travel Industry Awards by TTG.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
nottinghampost.com | Bertie Adam |Zena Hawley |Bertie AdamReporter
Protests will be taking place at four venues across Derbyshire and one in Nottingham today (Tuesday, October 1) as part of a nationwide campaign urging the Government to take action on fuel poverty. The Unite4Energy for All campaign is in response to the forthcoming Ofgem price cap increase.
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Jun 9, 2024 | 
devonlive.com | Bertie AdamReporter |Bertie Adam
One of Devon's forgotten railways left deserted for more than 50 years still holds remnants of its once bustling former past. Findings by Dr Richard Beeching resulted in the closure of 2,363 stations and 5,000 miles (8,000 km) of railway line. This accounted for 55 per cent of stations and 30 per cent of route miles across Great Britain, with a significant number of these being in Devon.
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Apr 29, 2024 | 
nottinghampost.com | Bertie AdamReporter |Bertie Adam
Tensions are running high over plans for a patch of land near East Midlands Airport, after it emerged one of the owners had the site designated as “nationally significant” by the Secretary of State. The land, which is near the Leicestershire village of Diseworth, and between the A453 and Clements Gate / Long Holden, is jointly owned by EMA and development company SEGRO, which operates the East Midlands Gateway logistics park on the northern perimeter of the airport.
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Apr 29, 2024 | 
shorturl.at | Bertie AdamReporter |Bertie Adam
Tensions are running high over plans for a patch of land near East Midlands Airport, after a property investment and development company had the site designated as “nationally significant” by the Secretary of State. The land, which is near the Leicestershire village of Diseworth, and between the A453 and Clements Gate / Long Holden, is owned partly by the East Midlands Airport, and partly by local landowners.
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Apr 24, 2024 | 
nottinghampost.com | Bertie AdamReporter |Bertie Adam
A Nottingham rugby club achieved the stuff of dreams at the weekend by playing at Twickenham, the English home of the contact sport. Eight other teams - four men and four women - were also selected, but Nottingham Moderns RFC, based in Wilford, is the only team in the Midlands region to have won a place after 200 sides entered for a chance to play at Twickenham Takeover Day on Sunday, April 21.
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Apr 22, 2024 | 
nottinghampost.com | Bertie AdamReporter |Bertie Adam
Kemi Badenoch, the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, paid a visit to The Wilkins Group, a key player in food packaging based in Colwick. The visit aimed to recognise the company's efforts in aiding major food producers across the UK to shift towards sustainable packaging alternatives. With around 340 employees, The Wilkins Group has been instrumental in developing innovative packaging designs, leading to the adoption of carton board over plastic by several leading supermarkets.
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Apr 9, 2024 | 
nottinghampost.com | Bertie AdamReporter |Bertie Adam
The imminent closure of Nottingham’s Ted Baker store on Bridlesmith Gate further reinforces the challenges faced by city centre retail and the need for investment, says the East Midlands Chamber. The store is one of 11 across the country set to close by April 19 after the brand entered administration last month.
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Mar 22, 2024 | 
nottinghampost.com | Bertie Adam |Kevin Cooper |Bertie AdamReporter
LEAD singer of Welsh rock royalty Feeder, Grant Nicholas, has proclaimed his love for both Nottingham’s Rock City and Marmite cashew nuts, revealing they would feature on the band’s rider on their current UK tour. The band are due to play the city’s iconic venue on March 25 on their BLACK / RED UK tour to promote their upcoming double album of the same name.
