Nottingham
Americannoun
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a city in N central England, administrative centre of Nottinghamshire, on the River Trent: scene of the outbreak of the Civil War (1642); famous for its associations with the Robin Hood legend; two universities. Pop: 249 584 (2001)
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a unitary authority in N central England, in Nottinghamshire. Pop: 273 900 (2003 est). Area: 78 sq km (30 sq miles)
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In May, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust confirmed it had dismissed 11 members of staff for inappropriately accessing medical records, while 12 had received final written warnings and two had first written warnings.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Ongoing inquiries in Nottingham and Leeds are likely to have similar concerns.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Manchester City have had an opening bid for midfielder Elliot Anderson rejected by Nottingham Forest.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
"I probably fill up between £75-100 per week. It's a very big bill," Nottingham said.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Nottingham began his approach, with Alvarez flying wing just seventy feet back.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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