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Nuthall: A man filled his rucksack with sweets from a convenience store in Ash Crescent at 9.40am on Saturday.A member of staff confronted the man – who was in his early twenties, with blonde hair and of medium build – who said they were his sweets and cycled off.Two hours later, the man's mother returned to the store with the sweets he had stolen.Chilwell: A burglar got into a house in Great Hoggett Drive through an open ground floor window between 1.30pm and 3.30pm on Saturday.The...

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Drugs case to continue

July 27, 2015, 10:00 pm

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The prosecution is expected to complete its evidence today in the case of three men accused of conspiring to supply Class A drugs in the Nottingham area.The jury was sent home yesterday after the hearing at Nottingham Crown Court was adjourned.Judge Sean Rafferty QC told the jury he expected them to retire to consider their verdicts by the start of next week.Kieron Langley, 26, of Pearmain Drive, Nottingham; Reion Swanwick, 26, of The Wells, Langley, and his cousin Adam Swanwick, 23, of Lathkill...

Man banned from roads for being over drink-drive limit

July 27, 2015, 10:00 pm

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Basford: Simon Jason Cotton was caught just over the drink-drive limit in a Ford Fiesta.Magistrates in Nottingham heard he admitted driving in Nottingham Road, when he had 55 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath – above the legal limit of 35.He pleaded guilty and was fined £110 and banned from the roads for a year.Cotton, 40, of Springfield Street, was ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £20, costs of £85 and a courts charge of £150.The Meadows: ...

Jail for trying to rob 'ex' at knife-point in street

July 27, 2015, 10:00 pm

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A drunk was jailed for two years after trying to rob his ex-girlfriend at knife-point on a busy city street.Nottingham Crown Court heard the woman managed to fend off Jake Davison, of Almond Close, Hucknall, when he tried to snatch her handbag.The 19-year-old admitted attempted robbery.Gregor Purcell, prosecuting, said the offence took place on a busy Nottingham street on April 21.Davison tried to grab the woman's bag but gave up and ran away when she hung on to it. She was left "clearly...

Summer holiday activities: What to do in Nottingham when it rains

July 27, 2015, 10:00 pm

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Rain may be putting a dampener on summer holiday plans but there are plenty of opportunities for families to try something new and enjoy some indoor fun.For those with a head for history, the Workhouse in Southwell will begin its summer events tomorrow.Alison Cross, visitor experience manager, said: "The main attraction is the theatrical scenes of crime and punishment."For example, the paupers occasionally got into trouble for fighting and there's a scene where one smuggles in some...

Lock doors, say police after spate of crimes

July 27, 2015, 10:00 pm

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Police have warned Hucknall residents to lock their doors after a spate of break-ins last week.Two of the three burglaries last week saw thieves break into houses through unlocked doors.A shoulder bag containing keys, jeans and MAC make-up was stolen from an unlocked house in Brookfield Avenue at 10.11pm on Sunday, July 12.Cash and tobacco was stolen from an unlocked house in Central Avenue, between 11.30pm on Saturday, July 18, and 2.30am on Sunday, July 29.And on Saturday, July 18, the keys...

Police warn men 'shooting targets' in woodland

July 27, 2015, 11:06 pm

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Police were called out to reports of a shotgun being discharged in the woods off Main Street, Strelley, on Saturday at 4.45pm.The caller said they could hear loud bangs and reported that four men were in the woods.Police community support officer Neil Reddish visited the woodland and saw the men who had two air rifles of 22-calibre safely in their gun carrier cases.The men admitted they had been shooting at exploding targets.Mr Reddish escorted the men away from the area and advised them not to...

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July 28, 2015, 3:25 am

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A Nottinghamshire figure skater who was part of Team GB at the Youth Olympics has been sent to prison for three years after being found guilty of sexually abusing young girls.Jamie Whiteman, 20, had been described as a "talented role model" and tipped to reach the top of his sport. But he left the dock of Hull Crown Court in disgrace on Tuesday when he was jailed for 16 child sex offences.His five victims were all young girls from the Hull area, with the youngest just 12.Whiteman took...

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Police hunt three men over iPhone thefts in Beeston

July 28, 2015, 6:12 am

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Police are hunting three men in connection with the theft of two iPhones from Carphone Warehouse in Beeston.The incident happened at the Queens Road store on July 16.The first man is described as around 5ft 8ins tall, of medium, muscular build and with short, shaved hair. He was wearing a navy-coloured Nike sweatshirt with a red Nike logo and navy jeans.The second man sought was bald-headed and wearing a Nike t-shirt with blue logo.The third man had a shaved head and was wearing a black cap and...

Police look to trace man in connection with burglary at city...

July 28, 2015, 6:21 am

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Detectives investigating a burglary at a city centre hotel are trying to identify a man they want to speak to in connection with the crime.A laptop was stolen from the Park Plaza Hotel in Maid Marian Way on July 17.The man officers are trying to trace is described as white with short brown hair. He was wearing a blue jacket, a blue t-shirt, grey bottoms and was also carrying a rucksack.The man also had some kind of tattoo or tattoos under his eye(s).If you think you can help call Nottinghamshire...

'Pain in the backside' teenager assaulted tram conductor over...

July 28, 2015, 7:36 am

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A teenager – called "a pain in the backside" by her own solicitor – has to pay compensation and costs totalling £285 after trying to save £1.10 by buying a child's tram ticket.Amy Johnson, 18, of Beech Avenue, New Basford, also admitted assaulting tram conductor Kevin Tomkiss at David Lane tram stop, in Basford.Staff on board the tram had been alerted to her attempt to buy a child's ticket at £1.10 instead of paying the full £2.20 fare on April...

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July 28, 2015, 7:36 am

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A drug dealer from Albania pretended to be part of an international crime fighting team when he was caught red-handed with cocaine in a Radford street.Gambler Klisman Sykaj arrived as an illegal immigrant four years ago but told police he had been recruited by Interpol, Nottingham Crown Court heard yesterday.Officers found seven grams of cocaine in his right jacket pocket as he walked down Ilkeston Road on May 14. He also had £2,000 in £50 notes and two mobile phones.When police...

Police hunt car owners after burglary in Newark

July 28, 2015, 8:54 am

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Police investigating a burglary in Newark are trying to trace the owners of a Volkswagen Up which was in the vicinity at the time of the incident.The culprits targeted a premises in Church Walk overnight on Wednesday, July 8. A number of items were stolen along with a Vauxhall Meriva parked outside.Officers believe the driver of the VW Up may have information which could help them establish what took place.If you know who the owner of the VW Up is, or have any information which may assist, call...

Bike stolen after thieves work out combination on lock

July 28, 2015, 10:00 pm

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West Bridgford: Binoculars, loose change and a USB cable were stolen from a Volkswagen Passat after the boot was left unlocked.The theft took place in Adbolton Grove overnight between Friday and Saturday.Mansfield: A thief smashed the front passenger side window of a car in Fairholme Drive and stole a black holdall filled with sports equipment.The theft took place between 6pm on Monday and 7.30am on Tuesday.West Bridgford: A Crossfire hybrid bike was stolen from outside the Roko Health...

Physiotherapist's sex assault ban extended

July 28, 2015, 10:00 pm

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A physiotherapist has had his interim suspension order extended after being convicted of sexually assaulting a client in her home.Mohammad Azad, 36, of Dorset Street, Radford, was imprisoned for a year in May. He has since appealed.A panel of the Health and Care Professions Council conduct and competence committee confirmed the order for a further three months.

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'Raid police found £5k drugs hidden in door'

July 28, 2015, 10:00 pm

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A hollowed-out door revealed almost £5,000 of drugs set to be sold both on the street and wholesale, a court heard.The discovery was made by PC Martin Swinscoe – one of several officers who raided a house on The Wells Road in St Ann's in March.Giving evidence at Nottingham Crown Court yesterday, PC Swinscoe said he checked a door which led from the kitchen to the cellar. It had a hook on it with 12 coats hanging from it. But underneath, he discovered the drugs were "in a...

Abbie Chambers death crash: Two in court

July 28, 2015, 10:00 pm

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Two people have appeared in court charged with causing death by careless driving after a 21-year-old died from crash injuries.Abbie Chambers, of Heanor, died after an accident involving three motorbikes and a car near Ikea by the A610 in February. Yesterday, car driver Emma Fogg, 20, of Priory Road, Ilkeston, pleaded not guilty at Nottingham Magistrates' Court. Motorcyclist Timothy Sandars, 19, of Morley Road, Derby, did not enter a plea.They will appear at Nottingham Crown Court on August...

Man denies having nunchucks and knife in public

July 28, 2015, 10:00 pm

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A man has denied possessing an offensive weapon in a public place after being caught by police with nunchucks and a six-and-a-half-inch knife.Duane Knowles, 25, of Shakespeare Street, is alleged to have been found with both items by police in Sweet Leys Road, The Meadows, on July 13.Nottingham Magistrates heard that he intended to decorate his bedroom with the nunchucks and was on his way fishing, where he planned to use the knife to cut line.Knowles, who was given unconditional bail, will...

Drink-driver's 'mistake' in getting behind the wheel

July 28, 2015, 10:00 pm

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A Bestwood man has been banned from driving for 17 months after he was caught more than three times over the drink-drive limit.Joseph Mutamiswa pleaded guilty to driving his blue Ford Fiesta over the limit in Moor Road, Bestwood Village, on July 11. He was caught by police "a small distance away" from the car, which was in a ditch, and he had minor injuries and was "covered in mud", according to prosecutor Margaret Martin.In mitigation, Nottingham Magistrates heard Mutamiswa,...

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July 29, 2015, 6:15 am

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A hapless gang tried to steal an £18,000 dumper truck from the Newark Civil War Museum - but were caught when they couldn't fit it in their getaway vehicle.The white van driver, Merril Beniston, appeared at Nottingham Crown Court alone, as his three colleagues in crime ran away before the police could catch them. The incident happened on the May Day Bank Holiday weekend in 2014, the court heard. The gang were spotted struggling with the half-ton machine at the museum in Newark by a...