Pedestrian dies after collision in Nottinghamshire
An 81-year-old woman has died following a collision in Balderton. The pedestrian was involved in a collision with a car at the junction of London Road and Hawton Lane around 4.50pm on Monday (30...
View ArticlePolice tackle nuisance off-road bikers in Nottingham after residents’ concerns
The Gedling Central Beat Team have conducted an Off-Road Motorbike Operation following concerns from local residents about off-road bikes being ridden in a dangerous manner. Nottinghamshire Police...
View ArticleNoah Smedley murder: Ilkeston suspect appears in court
A 17-year-old who was charged with the murder of Noah Smedley in Ilkeston has appeared at court. Officers were called to Heanor Road at 8.20pm on Saturday 28 December by East Midlands Ambulance Service...
View ArticleGames Workshop: The story behind the success of global Nottingham business
Games Workshop is the biggest war games miniature manufacturer in the world. It employs more than 1,500 people at its factory and headquarters in Lenton, producing millions of war games figures every...
View ArticleBeeston: 20 councillors quit Labour Party in protest against Keir Starmer’s...
Twenty councillors in Broxtowe have resigned from Labour in protest over the party’s leadership under Sir Keir Starmer. The leader of Broxtowe Borough Council, Cllr Milan Radulovic, announced on...
View ArticleNottinghamshire weather forecast for Friday 3 January
The weather forecast for Friday 3 January in Nottinghamshire. Early Morning (08:00 – 09:00) The day starts very cold and clear, with temperatures around -2°C, feeling like -6°C due to light...
View ArticleUpdates: A1 Grantham southbound closed at A52 single vehicle collision
The A1 southbound in Lincolnshire is closed between the A52 (Barrowby) and A607 (Harlaxton) due to a single vehicle collision. Updates to follow… National Highways | 1:16 pm The A1 southbound near...
View ArticleSuspected burglar found by police inside house headbutted officer
Police officers arrived at a Hucknall property in time to detain a burglary suspect inside a house. Within minutes of hearing that an intruder was inside a house in Orchard Court, Hucknall, response...
View ArticleNottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service reports progress amid challenges
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) has presented a detailed account of its performance from September to November 2024. Covering its prevention, protection, and response activities, the...
View ArticleUpdated AMBER warning for snow across Nottinghamshire
Snow will reach the south of the warning area later Saturday, then spread north across the rest of the area through Sunday morning. Snow will be persistent and heavy at times, and will likely drift in...
View ArticleYellow warning for freezing rain in addition to Amber snow warning this weekend
Snow will become persistent and locally heavy as it pushes south to north across the warning area. This warning is in force from 6 pm on Saturday 4 January until 12 noon on Sunday 5 January. As well as...
View ArticleKnife seized after electric scooter crash in Nottingham city centre
Police seized a knife and arrested a suspect after being called to an electric bike crash in Nottingham. Officers attended Goose Gate around 4pm on Sunday (29 December) following reports that the bike...
View ArticleParking charges to be introduced at Gedling Country Park
Gedling Borough Council looks to approve plans to introduce parking charges at Gedling Country Park, following a consultation that revealed both public opposition and support. The new fees, which will...
View ArticleAmber warnings for snow and ice this weekend as cold snap continues
Amber severe weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued for parts of England and Wales this weekend with up to 30-40cm of snow possible in parts of Northern England. After another cold night on...
View ArticleRuddington: Kirk Lane set for three weeks of disruption due to drainage works
Residents and commuters in Ruddington are being advised to prepare for delays as essential roadworks are scheduled for Kirk Lane. The works begin on Monday, 6th January 2025, and last until Friday,...
View ArticlePotholes: Government’s £76m cash for the region ‘smoke and mirrors’ says...
Derbyshire’s highways chief has accused the Labour Government’s funding announcement of nearly £76m for the county and Nottinghamshire’s road and pothole repairs of being ‘smoke and mirrors’ – claiming...
View ArticleBrinsley Headstocks: Rebuild of historic feature set to go ahead
The rebuilding of Brinsley’s historic headstocks is expected to receive final planning permission at a council meeting next week. Broxtowe Borough Council will meet to decide its own planning...
View Article5,000 patients in England’s hospitals with flu as cases quadruple
New NHS data covering the Christmas and New Year period shows flu cases have continued to skyrocket, with over 5,000 patients hospitalised with the virus at the end of last week. Last week (w/e 29 Dec)...
View ArticleA1: Seven-month old baby boy dies after collision – police appeal for witnesses
Police have launched an investigation into a collision on the A1 which has tragically claimed the life of a baby boy. Officers were called to a report that a yellow Honda Jazz had left the road...
View ArticleBody discovered in Wollaton Park lake
A man’s body has been recovered after police were called to Wollaton Park lake. Emergency services were called at 12.59pm today (Friday) after the discovery was reported by a member of the public. The...
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