Met Office thunderstorm warning for Nottinghamshire
The Met Office has issued this yellow warning for thunderstorms and possible heavy rain on Saturday. The warning states: ‘Whilst many places will likely remain dry and unaffected, scattered...
View ArticleProms in the Park back in West Bridgford next week
The award-winning Proms in the Park returns to Bridgford Park in West Bridgford on Saturday June 28 from 12.30pm to 9pm with live 80s band Wild Boys headlining the annual event in conjunction with...
View ArticleUrgent warning to avoid entering open water over heatwave weekend
This weekend is set to be a scorcher, so officers are asking the public to remember the dangers of swimming in open water. With temperatures potentially reaching 30 degrees, the idea of jumping into...
View ArticleMan convicted of killing young mum in hit and run collision
A man has been convicted of killing a young mum in a hit and run collision. Alana Armstrong was the pillion passenger on an e-bike which was rammed by a Land Rover Discovery being driven by Keaton...
View ArticleImage shared after fake currency used and a bag of drugs dropped at St Ann’s...
Police want to speak to this man after a large bag of drugs was dropped when officers were called to a shop. A man had attempted to pay for items using fake currency at Family Mall Market, in St Ann’s...
View ArticleNew wildfire capabilities introduced for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has introduced brand-new wildfire equipment, now ready to be deployed at various incidents across the county. Eastwood Fire Station is the new base for the...
View ArticleNo disorder after two separate protests in Nottingham city centre
Just one arrest was made during a UKIP rally and counter-protests in Nottingham city centre today (Saturday 21 June). Officers were in the city centre this afternoon to facilitate the event, along with...
View ArticleNottinghamshire weather forecast for Sunday 22 June
The weather forecast for Sunday 22 June in Nottinghamshire. Early Morning (05:00 – 09:00)Sunday gets off to a mild and dry start, with early sunshine and patchy cloud. Temperatures will rise from 16°C...
View ArticleLive updates: A52 closed both ways in Nottingham – serious collision
The A52 is closed in both directions between the A6464 (Wollaton) and the A6514 (Nottingham) following a serious collision. All emergency services are working at the scene with Nottinghamshire police...
View ArticlePolice: Security warning after grieving wife reunited with Facebook memories
A grieving wife has thanked the officer who reunited her with her hacked Facebook account and the many cherished memories it contained. Becky* lost access to her profile shortly before Christmas after...
View ArticleNottingham: City road closed all day after three electric bikes and two cars...
A major road into Nottingham will remain closed for much of the day as specialist teams investigate a serious collision. Emergency services were called to the A52 Derby Road, Lenton, at 4.22am on...
View ArticleMatch report: Nottingham Outlaws 26 – 8 Leamington Royals
Nottingham Outlaws returned to winning ways with a hard-earned 26–8 victory over Leamington Royals at Lenton Lane on Saturday. The win keeps them in touch with the top two places in what looks like...
View ArticleMan charged with rape after Nottingham city centre incident
Detectives investigating a serious sexual assault in Nottingham have placed a suspect before the courts. A man was arrested close to the scene of the incident, in an alleyway off Canal Street, around...
View ArticleWoman guilty of defrauding elderly relative appears in court
A woman who transferred funds from her elderly grandmother’s bank account into her own behind her back has faced the courts. The investigation by Nottinghamshire Police uncovered that Adele Smith had...
View ArticleShop thief jailed after being caught wearing the clothes he wore for offences
A shop thief has been jailed after he was found wearing the same clothes he had on during two separate break-ins. Luke Pywell, aged 37, used a brick to smash through the door of Subway, in Bridge...
View ArticleNottingham roadworks planned for next week
Nottingham city roadworks planned for week commencing 23 June 2025. Until Friday 25 July: Parking suspensions and lane closures on the whole junction of Oxclose Lane, Arnold Road and Edwards Lane for...
View ArticleNottinghamshire weather forecast for Monday 23 June
The weather forecast for Monday 23 June in Nottinghamshire. Early Morning (05:00 – 09:00)A cool and calm start to the week is expected on Monday. Skies will be largely clear early on, turning partly...
View ArticleNottinghamshire residents ‘do not need to worry’ about service cuts says...
The new Reform Nottinghamshire County Council leader says residents ‘do not need to worry ‘about service cuts as the fledgling administration prepares a full financial review. Reform UK took control of...
View ArticleSuccess for 999 call scheme invented by former Nottingham paralympian
An Arnold man living with cerebral palsy has spoken of his satisfaction after a scheme he developed to help 999 callers with communication difficulties became a national success. Chris Channon competed...
View ArticleNottingham city police teams and how they operate to keep people safe
With arrests for 689 offences in one year, 180 hours dedicated to extra patrols a month and two warrants a week – here is a close look into the work of the City Central Neighbourhood Policing Team who...
View ArticleNew Nottingham city centre storytelling-themed shopping experience
Featuring a one-day-only appearance by original Robin Hood actors from The Tales of Robin Hood. This summer, a new chapter opens in Nottingham’s indie scene with the launch of ‘Notts’ So Faraway – a...
View ArticleRushcliffe MP welcomes cost of living support for local households
James Naish MP has welcomed the government’s expansion of support to help families through the cost-of-living crisis – easing pressure on household budgets and offering real help where it will be most...
View ArticleMum tours housing development named after her soldier son
The mum of an Ashfield soldier killed in action has been given a tour of a new housing site named in his memory. Diane Sheldon was taken around the new housing development on Central Avenue, to see the...
View ArticleVolunteers lay 70 tons of stone at East Midlands Airport walking trail
70 tons of stone has been laid by volunteers to improve a section of a walking trail around East Midlands Airport, as part of activities marking its 60th anniversary. Additional stone has also been...
View ArticleCouncil prosecute fly-tipper who has to pay £1,200
A resident in Newark was prosecuted by the local council. A spokesperson for Newark and Sherwood District Council said: ‘Last week, we were successful in our prosecution against Ms Wood from Balderton,...
View ArticleMan jailed after stabbing neighbour multiple times
A man has been jailed after attacking his former friend with a knife following a fall out over a debt. Carlton Neuvill launched an assault on the victim in a stairwell at the block of flats in...
View Article£1.5m work starts to improve Hayward House entrance for patients and families
Work has started on improving the main entrance to Hayward House palliative care unit, at Nottingham City Hospital, thanks to a fundraising appeal which has raised almost £1.5million. The Hayward...
View ArticlePolice hand out body-worn cameras to shop and cafe staff
Police have provided body-worn video cameras to supermarket and cafe staff as part of an ongoing scheme to prevent and reduce youth-related antisocial behaviour (ASB). The issuing of the body cams is...
View ArticleMurder investigation: Further appeal after man’s death at roadside
Detectives have widened their public appeal as they continue to investigate a man’s death in Newark. A murder investigation was launched last week after a man was found injured at a roadside in the...
View ArticleMounjaro: NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire weight-loss injections update
Some people with the highest clinical need may be prescribed weight loss injections on the NHS for managing obesity. Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care Board issues the advice below: ‘The...
View ArticleNottinghamshire County Council: Reform plans a summer of finding savings
Nottinghamshire County Council will spend the summer undertaking a review of its financial decisions in an effort to identify ways to save money. The authority’s cabinet met today ( 23 June ) for the...
View ArticleMelton Road West Bridgford – Lane closure Tuesday for gully repairs
A lane will be closed for gully repairs. The work takes place on Tuesday 24 June. Location: A606 Melton Road, West Bridgford Approximately 10 metres southeast of the junction with Musters Road 9:30 am...
View ArticleNottinghamshire weather forecast for Tuesday 24 June
The weather forecast for Tuesday 24 June in Nottinghamshire. Early Morning (06:00 – 09:00)Tuesday begins on a cloudy and damp note, with a chance of light rain early on—30% at 06:00, rising to 40% at...
View Article£40bn Amazon investment in distribution includes East Midlands
Thousands of new jobs are set to be created across the UK, as Amazon today (Tuesday 24 June) announces a landmark £40 billion investment over the next three years. This investment – announced the same...
View ArticleLocal ballet dancer secures place at prestigious Trinity Laban
The Leonard School of Dance, founded 43 years ago by Helen Taylor, is proud to announce that one of its long-standing students, Flora Hawker-French, has successfully auditioned for a coveted place at...
View ArticleEmergency services respond to person in water in Nottingham canal
East Midlands Ambulance Service, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service and police officers attended the incident. A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said: ‘We received a call...
View ArticleNottingham High School teenagers’ sewing project makes a difference for...
A group of 14-year-old friends from Nottingham High School have learned how to sew surgical drain bags in a school textile project which has resulted in a donation of the bags for two wards at...
View ArticleShoplifter banned from stores and jailed for six weeks
A prolific shoplifter has been banned from multiple locations in Mansfield after repeatedly stealing from local retailers. Ashley Lawrence, aged 37, has multiple convictions for theft offences and was...
View ArticleImages shared after assault at Nottingham city centre bar
Police have released images of a man and woman they wish to speak to in connection with an assault that took place in a city centre venue. A spokesperson said: ‘The incident occurred around 3:40 am on...
View Article14-year-old girl assaulted near a Nottingham park – police appeal
Officers are appealing for information as part of their ongoing investigation after a teenage girl was assaulted near a park. The 14-year-old victim needed hospital treatment after being kicked...
View ArticleQigong event at West Bridgford Library
Essenc3fitness is holding the event on Monday 30 June. Essenc3fitness is a mindful expression of a healthy lifestyle tailored from a combination of natural movements from the Dayan Qigong system...
View ArticleWest Bridgford Film and Food Festival free event announced for July
West Bridgford will host a fantastic new free Film and Food Festival on Saturday, 12 July, in a new event from Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC). Residents and visitors alike will have the chance to...
View ArticlePolice stop e-bikes in Nottingham and discover drugs and deal bags
Police detained a suspected drug dealer after spotting e-bikes being ridden in an antisocial way and deciding to take action. Operational Support officers were travelling through Aspley when a bunch of...
View ArticleRobin Hood Airport could reopen by spring 2026 under plans
An airport formerly known as Robin Hood Airport just over the Nottinghamshire border could reopen as soon as next spring if plans move forward. The City of Doncaster Council remains committed to...
View ArticleNottingham Crown Court to get new £14 million roof in justice system investment
Victims’ experience of the justice system across the East Midlands should improve thanks to targeted funding to upgrade court facilities says the Government. The £14 million project will involve the...
View ArticleCommissioners ‘anxious’ over £15m ‘black hole’ in Nottingham City Council...
Government officials overseeing improvements at Nottingham City Council are “very anxious” over an expected £15 million black hole in its special educational needs budget. Commissioners were appointed...
View ArticleTram services reduced for 4 weeks because of vandalism and collisions...
From Wednesday, 25 June Nottingham Express Transit ( NET ) will be introducing a temporary change to their timetable. This will affect the timetable between Monday and Saturday (Sunday service will...
View ArticleNottinghamshire weather forecast for Wednesday 25 June
The weather forecast for Wednesday 25 June in Nottinghamshire. Early Morning (06:00 – 09:00)Wednesday starts on a damp and overcast note, with light showers possible early on—30% chance at both 06:00...
View ArticleJail for man who strangled and threatened to kill ex-partner
A man who beat, strangled and threatened to kill his former partner has been jailed. Dean Kirby, aged 30, subjected his victim to a prolonged ordeal after arguing with her on the evening of 23 December...
View ArticleWest Bridgford day nurseries partner with Girls Out Loud initiatives
Leading day nursery provider Partou, which operates three sites in West Bridgford, has announced a partnership with UK-based social enterprise Girls Out Loud that works to raise the aspirations of...
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