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Full report: more help given to young carers in Nottinghamshire

Seven-year-old Sami Mistry looks after his mother, Rebecca, who has type 1 diabetes.

When she is ill he helps prepare her medication, fetch her juice box to boost sugar levels, alerts paramedics and talks them through the crisis situation until the emergency crew arrives.

Nottinghamshire County Council are now offering more support for young carers by giving them first aid training and support.

More help for young carers in Nottinghamshire

by Deborah Hadfield
Sami Mistry helping his mother with medication Credit: ITV News Central

Seven-year-old Sami Mistry looks after his mother, Rebecca, who has type 1 diabetes.

When she is ill he helps prepare her medication, fetch her juice box to boost sugar levels, alerts paramedics and talks them through the crisis situation until the emergency crew arrives.

Nottinghamshire County Council are now offering more support for young carers by giving them first aid training and support.

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Olympics leave their mark on Archery clubs in Nottinghamshire

Archery clubs in Nottinghamshire have seen a 70% rise in the number of members since the Olympics.

Sports groups are being given a fund share of one million pounds to create a legacy after the games.

Chris Joyce from the Nottinghamshire Archery Society and members from a club in Burton Joyce have been talking to ITV News Central.

Council increases funding for sports

The Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games Credit: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Nottinghamshire County Council is increasing funding for sports clubs in a bid to keep the Olympic legacy going.

The council launched a £1 million fund last year for local sports clubs, but the figure has now increased by £700,000 to £1.7 million.

It has been increased after hundreds of applications were received from groups that had seen more people taking part following London 2012.

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Mansfield people urged to gather for mass photograph

The people of Mansfield are being asked to be a part of their history by gathering for a mass photograph which will be buried in a time capsule today (Thursday).

Nottinghamshire County Council are calling for people to come to Mansfield's town hall this morning for the photograph.

The council says it will provide a snapshot of a day in the life of Mansfield.

They are also looking for people to record their thoughts and experiences of the town.

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