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An application to open a trendy bar and restaurant chain in Nottingham city centre has been refused by councillors – because of fears it could add to alcohol-related crime and disorder. The Alchemist Bar and Restaurant wanted to open a new up-market boozer on the site of Pelham Street's historic banking hall, which currently houses clothing shop All Saints and underwear store Bravissimo. But Nottingham City Council's licensing committee rejected the company's application at a hearing...