Drug dealer jailed after car stop near Mansfield
A drug dealer has been sentenced to five years in prison after being caught by police. Large amounts of Class A drugs were discovered in Sizwe Sibanda’s car when he was pulled over on the A617, near...
View ArticleUpdates: Road closed A453 Vehicle fire – one hour delays – 4 mile queues
A road collision on Leake Road and a vehicle fire and the A453 are causing traffic issues in Rushcliffe. National Highways | 10:15 am A vehicle fire on the A453 between the M1 J24 and the A52...
View ArticleCrimestoppers: £20,000 reward offered to help find killer of Pleasley mum
The charity Crimestoppers is supporting an investigation into the death of a mother killed in a hit-and-run incident in Pleasley, Derbyshire, by offering up to £20,000 for key information given to them...
View ArticleAppeal after pedestrian killed in collision with horse transporter on M1...
Detectives are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a fatal road traffic collision on the M1 motorway. Police received a call at 5:34 pm on Sunday, 1 December reporting a collision...
View ArticleUpdates – Hucknall: Road closed after collision – motorbike and car
Police have closed a Hucknall road after a serious collision. Updates to follow… AA Roadwatch | 9:23 am ‘Road closed and slow traffic due to crash, a car and a motorbike involved on Wood Lane both ways...
View ArticleHorse riding therapy centre for people with disabilities refused by council
Plans for an equestrian centre catering to people with disabilities have been rejected by a council over concerns it would be too large for the area and would impact green belt land. Applicant...
View ArticleSanta announces tour of West Bridgford, Keyworth, Ruddington, Tollerton and...
Rotary Club of Rushcliffe Santa Trail – Start and Finish Information for the following areas: West Bridgford, Keyworth, Ruddington, Tollerton, Edwalton. Also at Morrisons (Gamston) and Notcutts West...
View ArticleImage released after assault at a Mansfield nightclub
Police investigating an assault in Mansfield have issued a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to. The victim, a man in his 40s, was reportedly assaulted as he broke up a fight in a...
View ArticleNordic Brights experience at Victoria Centre
Victoria Centre is excited to announce the return of Nordic Brights, marking its second annual event. From 20 December to 5 January, visitors can enjoy the magic of a wintry alpine forest Northern...
View ArticleEast Midlands Airport staff give time and gifts to neighbours at Christmas
East Midlands Airport (EMA) is spreading some Yuletide cheer among its surrounding communities, with a number of activities planned in the weeks ahead. All year round, the airport plays an active...
View ArticleMansfield: Man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Alana Armstrong
A man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Alana Armstrong. A 23-year-old man was arrested in Mansfield in the early hours of this morning. He is now in custody at St Mary’s Wharf Police...
View ArticleThree arrests as police patrol spots suspect car thieves
A chance sighting led to police recovering a device used to break into vehicles – and arresting three suspects. Response officers were driving through Strelley in the early hours of Monday (2...
View ArticleNottingham’s Transfer of Care Unit (TOCU) is now in its second year of success
Over a year after TOCU opened, it is now seeing more than 1,000 patients a month and is helping to increase the rate of early discharge at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH). The unit,...
View ArticleNewark: Free tree scheme for residents returns for sixth year
Newark and Sherwood District Council is relaunching its FREE tree scheme, which has provided more than 14,400 trees to residents and community groups over the past five years. This has been a hugely...
View ArticleAmbulance handover times: Hospital waits at near-record levels, says EMAS bosses
Ambulance bosses say hospital handover delays reached the second-highest levels ever recorded last month. In November, East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) crews lost a total of 22,590 hours while...
View ArticleSplash Art Republic: ‘Splash and Pour’ art venue opens in Nottingham
The creative minds behind Nottingham’s top-rated escape room venue, Cave Escape, are launching the East Midlands’ first and only splash art experience! Splash Art Republic opens its doors to guests on...
View ArticleUKHSA: Norovirus levels increasing in England
Norovirus is the most common cause of infectious gastroenteritis worldwide and contributes significantly to winter pressures on the NHS and social care each year. Also known as the ‘winter vomiting...
View ArticleNottinghamshire café ransacked during town centre burglary
Newark police officers are appealing for witnesses after a business was ransacked over the weekend. A town centre café’s till was stolen, along with iPhones, an iPad, and a range of other items. An...
View ArticleNottinghamshire weather forecast for Wednesday 4 December
Nottinghamshire weather forecast for Wednesday 4 December Here’s a breakdown of what to expect throughout the day: Morning Hours (06:00 – 12:00) The morning will start chilly, with temperatures...
View ArticleBrighten up your winter with West Bridgford U3A
Yes, the Christmas decorations are brightening our local shops, but we’ve already had storms Bertie and Conall, snow, and several heavy frosts to remind us that the next few months bring challenges as...
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