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Hellfire Harlots vs Crime City Rollers

28 April 12 words: Guy Berresford

Nottingham's baddass roller derby ladies took on a team all the way from Malmo, Sweden

Nottingham Roller Derby team the Hellfire Harlots played their first international game on Saturday 21 April, taking on the mighty Crime City Rollers of Malmö, Sweden. The bout was held at the Clifton Campus at Nottingham Trent University and finished with a tight victory to the Swedes by 161-162.

Hellfire Harlots website

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