Police want your help to find stolen motorbike

June 2, 2017, 3:48 am

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Nottinghamshire Police has launched appeal to find a motorbike that was stolen from Hucknall.It was stolen from an address in Ruffs Drive on Saturday, May 13.Read more: When will the Lloyds Bank branch in Nottingham city centre close?The bike was decorated with blue and white detail when it was stolen but police believe it has been resprayed to hide its identity. Officers believe that the bike is now mostly black.This is how Nottinghamshire Police believes the bike may look like nowAnyone with...

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June 2, 2017, 4:05 am

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The girlfriend of a motorcyclist who was killed on the A52 says she hopes the prison sentence given to his killer will warn other drivers of the dangers of using a mobile phone while driving. Christopher Williams was pronounced dead at the scene after his Honda motorbike was involved in a collision with a Vauxhall Insignia being driven by Garry Allen. Allen was travelling to a business meeting in his car along the A52, near Bottesford, on the morning of the tragedy. The 33-year-old was...

Do you recognise man wanted in connection with rucksack theft?

June 2, 2017, 4:18 am

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British Transport Police (BTP) want to speak to this man after a rucksack containing a laptop, cash and bank cards was stolen from a train.CCTV footage shows a man, who was travelling with a friend, taking the bag from a train at Grantham station on Thursday, May 4, before disembarking and boarding the 20.59 service to Nottingham.Read more: Wollaton Hall will close ahead of Dinosaurs of China exhibitionThe men - and the victim - were travelling on the 19.33 service from London Kings Cross to...

Driver set fire to car after crash which killed 14-year-old Jack...

June 2, 2017, 5:36 am

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A driver who caused the death of 14-year-old cyclist Jack Archer in July last year has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison at Nottingham Crown Court today.Steven Mills, 29, of Closes Side Lane, East Bridgford, pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving, failing to stop following a collision, having no insurance, and perverting the course of justice by burning the silver MG ZR in which he killed Jack Archer. Wearing a black jumper, black trousers and a white shirt,...

'Vandals' set alight picnic bench at Nottinghamshire country park

June 2, 2017, 7:25 am

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An arson investigation has been launched after a picnic bench at a Nottinghamshire country park was set alight.Nottinghamshire Police were called to Langold Country Park, near Worksop, at 7.04pm on Wednesday (May 31) to support fire crews tackling the fire.An investigation into the arson attack is ongoing and the force is yet to make any arrests.Read more: Masseur Matthew Yates jailed after secretly filming clientsLangold Country Park is managed by Bassetlaw District Council, which has condemned...

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June 2, 2017, 8:06 am

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An 82-year-old man has been found guilty of attempting to sexually assault a woman after he got into bed with her. Retired Rolls-Royce welder Alan Stevenson was cleared by a jury on a second allegation of sexually assaulting the same woman. Stevenson had denied the attempted sexual assault and sexual assault of the victim in her twenties in 2015. She alleged he got into bed with her naked and said: "It's about time I gave you a good seeing to. You've had it coming for ages."Read...

Family of Jack Archer, 14, vow his 'smile will never fade' as man...

June 2, 2017, 9:01 am

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The family of 14-year-old Jack Archer say they will 'keep his memory alive forever' so that his 'smile will never fade' as the man responsible for his death was jailed.Steven Mills, 29, of Closes Side Lane, East Bridgford, was imprisoned for three years and four months on Friday (June 2).He pleaded guilty to causing death by careless driving, failing to stop following a collision, having no insurance, and perverting the course of justice by burning the silver MG ZR in which he killed Jack...

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June 2, 2017, 10:42 am

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An analyst was fined £400 for losing a Nottinghamshire Police memory stick after magistrates questioned the importance of the data. They were told it contained "sensitive information" including a folder headed "police training" as well as pay slips of Keith Robson, 59. He pleaded guilty to recklessly disclosing it. He also admitted theft of a computer owned by the force. No penalty was added for this but he must pay £420 prosecution costs and a £40...

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Hyson Green couple appear in court on human trafficking charges

June 2, 2017, 11:21 am

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A married couple were accused in court of trafficking humans for three year and forced labour. Edward Zielinski, 42, and wife Fatima, 40, were remanded in custody and will be brought to Nottingham Crown Court on June 30.The trafficking offences were brought under the Modern Slavery Act. One is dated between December 2014 and May of this year. The other covers dates from June 2013 to December 2015.Read more: Traffic will be 'horrendous' due to Broadmarsh bus station closureThe couple's address...

Man jailed for six months over West Bridgford cash machine scam

June 2, 2017, 11:33 am

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A man has been jailed for six months after admitting his role in a scam which involved stealing trapped cards from cash machines. Petko Petkov, 39, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to a charge of going equipped for theft when he appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court yesterday (Thursday, June 1). Petkov must also pay a £115 victim surcharge and magistrates made a forfeiture and destruction order on the seized items. Speaking after the sentencing, PC Paul Henson, of...

Clifton man remanded in custody over Chilwell crash

June 3, 2017, 12:10 am

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A 44-year-old man has appeared at court in connection with a crash in Chilwell earlier this week. Paul Pearson, of Hervey Green, Clifton, was charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent to cause serious injury following a collision. A 27-year-old female was taken to Queen's Medical Centre following the crash in Hoggetts Close, Chilwell, at around 11.30am on Wednesday (May 31). Read more: Hyson Green couple appear in court on human trafficking charges She sustained injuries that...

The tram fare dodgers: Who didn't pay their fare?

June 3, 2017, 9:05 am

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Here is a round-up of some of the latest people hit with fines and court charges for not paying their tram fare.The penalty for all those dealt with below was a fine to pay of £220 each, compensation of £2.20, £30 payment to victim services and costs of £120. The cases were dealt with at Nottingham Magistrates' Court.Those caught were:Reece Connor, 33, of Hemlock Gardens, Bulwell, was ticketless at about 3.54pm between NG2 and Bulwell on November 18, 2016.Dan Constantin,...

Seven dead and 48 injured after terror attack in London

June 3, 2017, 10:38 pm

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Police have shot three men dead after they killed seven people and injured 48 more in a van and knife attack in London.The killings on Saturday night were the second terrorist atrocity to hit the country in as many weeks after 22 were killed at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester.Attackers brought carnage to the streets of the capital, stabbing a police officer and revellers with 12-inch knives, reportedly shouting "this is for Allah".The trio were pictured wearing what appeared to...

How to explain London terror attack to your children

June 4, 2017, 1:27 am

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For the second time in as many weeks, the news this morning is dominated by last night's horrific terror attack - this time in London.After the Manchester attack on May 22, we published a story advising people on how to explain the incident to children.In the wake of last night's tragedy, we've decided to re-publish the tips, from Winston's Wish, a charity for bereaved children.They recommend that you shouldn't keep the TV or radio off in an attempt to protect your kids from the news - despite...

Former Nottingham student witnessed terror attack carnage unfold...

June 4, 2017, 2:06 am

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A former Nottingham Trent University student has told how she witnessed people being run over when a van ploughed into pedestrians during a terror attack in London. BBC reporter Holly Jones was walking along London Bridge when the terrorist veered into the crowds, before multiple attackers went on to stab scores of people in Borough Market. A total of seven people died and more than 40 were injured in the tragedy.Follow the latest updates on the incident here. Holly, who has worked for BBC...

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Who was caught drink-driving?

June 4, 2017, 8:40 am

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Magistrates in Nottingham have dealt with the latest drink-drivers in the city.All the offenders below pleaded guilty and left court with a variety of punishments.One was Ryan Bennett, 28, who was caught drink-driving in a Vauxhall Astra in Nottingham. Magistrates heard he had 60 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, over the limit of 35. Bennett, of Birrell Road, Forest Fields, entered a guilty plea. He was fined £250, ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £30, costs of...

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June 4, 2017, 11:00 pm

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Welcome to our rolling live news blog for Monday, June 5. We'll be taking you through all the breaking stories in Nottinghamshire as they happen and looking at some of the biggest news from across the region. You will also get up-to-the-minute traffic and travel alerts - just leave this page running in a tab and we'll ping when there's an update. Read more: Nottingham 'remains prepared' in case of terror attack, says city leader We're in for some rain according to weather forecasts - enough...

Family stranded on M1 after nails left in village road

June 4, 2017, 11:41 pm

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A family's tyre deflated while travelling down the M1 after being punctured by nails police fear were deliberately left lying in a Nottinghamshire village road. Earlier this year, two warnings were issued by officers over an 'ongoing' problem of people leaving nails and screws on the roads in Mulberry Way and Damson Way in East Leake. At the time Nottinghamshire Police warned this was a deliberate act which could lead to a "serious accident". Read more: Pet owner calls 999 after...

Man wanted over theft of bike from McDonald's store

June 5, 2017, 12:39 am

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A theft from a fast food restaurant has prompted an appeal by Nottinghamshire Police. CCTV stills have been released of a man officers would like to trace over the theft of a bicycle from McDonald's in West Bridgford. Read more: Nottingham 'remains prepared' in case of terror attack, says city leaderA spokesman said: "Recognise this man? We'd like to speak to him in connection with a theft of push bike at McDonald's Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford, on Wednesday May 10."If you...

Mapperley Top murder accused appears via video link

June 5, 2017, 4:10 am

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A man charged with murdering an 18-year-old in Mapperley Park appeared at Nottingham Crown Court via video link.Nathan Towsey, 20, of Braunton Crescent, Mapperley, is charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.Matthew Rothery died from stab wounds after police were called to an address in Woodborough Road at around 1am on Good Friday (April 14). Read more: Tributes paid to Mapperley Top 'murder' victim - '18 is no age to go' Towsey's case is now progressing...