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June 5, 2017, 5:00 am

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Flags are flying at half-mast across Nottinghamshire as a sign of solidarity with the people of London following Saturday's terrorist attack.Both Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County council buildings have their flags lowered after the Saturday night attack at London Bridge and Borough Market, which has left seven dead and 48 in hospital.A national minute's silence at 11am on Tuesday will also be observed across Notts.Read more: London Terror Attack: What we know so farNottingham City...

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June 5, 2017, 9:15 am

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Nottinghamshire Police officers will get paid the right amount after an error by the tax office. Letters were sent from Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) claiming the force's police officers owed incorrect tax. The Post understands that some officers had been given the wrong tax codes, resulting in the HMRC wrongly believing some had doubled, or even tripled, their salary. One officer received a notice apparently halving their tax free allowance, while another was incorrectly told...

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June 5, 2017, 11:14 am

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A landlord who forced workers to work full-time for just £20 to £30 a week in wages faces jail after being prosecuted under the Modern Slavery Act.Sajmon Brzezinski pleaded guilty to a range of charges when brought to Nottingham Crown Court on Monday (June 5).Although the case was not detailed in full, Nottinghamshire Police said it related to two men who had been forced to work full-time for minimal wages. Both men had worked at Sports Direct in Shirebrook, before working at Hammond...

Man tried to pay off debts by selling 100% pure crack cocaine

June 5, 2017, 10:00 pm

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A drug dealer got caught with pure crack cocaine and was jailed for 'peddling misery'.QC Gregory Dickinson, Nottingham's senior judge, said the drug's strength was a factor which made Shaun Hill's case "even more serious." Drugs are usually mixed with other ingredients to make them go farther, but the judge commented: "The crack cocaine was of 100 percent purity. "In my experience, and also the experience of counsel, that is very unusual." Sitting at Nottingham Crown...

Driver acted like 'king of the road' before causing crash

June 5, 2017, 11:07 pm

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A Nottingham motorist crashed into another driver and ploughed through a fence after ignoring his passenger's pleas to slow down, a court heard.Care worker Charlie Bailey dangerously drove like he was "king of the road" along an Ilkeston dual carriageway before losing control.The driver of the other vehicle suffered a broken nose and muscle damage to his back in the crash on Chalons Way earlier this year, and said his £18,000 car had to be written off.Read more: Horrific burns as...

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June 5, 2017, 11:17 pm

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Hello and welcome to our rolling live news blog for Tuesday, June 6. Today 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: Landlord who lived in a 'palace' paid workers just £20 a week Weather wise it's looking like another damp day...

Jail for paedophile who abused two young girls

June 6, 2017, 3:13 am

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A Nottingham man who sexually abused two young children has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison.Craig Pike admitted sexually touching the girls between 2007 and 2011 on around four occasions.He pleaded guilty to one count of indecent assault and three counts of sexual assault at Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday, May 30.The 39-year-old, of Harwill Crescent in Aspley, was sentenced on Friday, June 2 to 42 months in prison and was also given a sexual harm prevention order which...

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June 6, 2017, 3:52 am

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A woman who abandoned 20 animals at a Nottinghamshire livery yard in 'horrific conditions' has been banned from keeping pets for five years.Nicole Williams, of Grace Road, Leicester, admitted to four offences of failing to meet the needs of her animals when she appeared at Mansfield Magistrates' Court on Monday (June 5).The court heard that the 43-year-old moved four dogs, five kittens, nine horses and two donkeys to a livery yard in Wharf Road, in the village of Stanton Hill, on October 24 last...

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Murder probe over death in Mansfield Woodhouse

June 6, 2017, 5:02 am

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A murder investigation has been launched after a man died from serious injuries last night. Nottinghamshire Police and East Midlands Ambulance Service were called to a house in Long Meadow, Mansfield Woodhouse, at around 9.10pm last night (Monday, June 5). A 66-year-old man with serious injuries was given treatment to before being taken to Kings Mill Hospital in Mansfield where he was pronounced dead. Read more: Jail for paedophile who abused two young girlsA 21-year-old woman has been...

Crackdown on drugs and violence in Notts town

June 6, 2017, 6:04 am

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A Friday night operation to clamp down on violence and drugs took place in Mansfield town centre. Last Friday night (June 2) Nottinghamshire Police's Mansfield beat managers and officers, specials and a passive drugs dog and handler were joined by Assistant Chief Constable Stuart Prior, as well as a licensing officer from Mansfield District Council.The team worked together to test entrants to clubs, patrol the streets and carry out drugs dog searches - with cannabis, heroin, amphetamine, cocaine...

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June 6, 2017, 7:13 am

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A man in a green BMW is visiting shops in Nottinghamshire attempting to spend fake Irish bank notes, say police. Yesterday (Monday) a warning was issued by Nottinghamshire Police after the culprit made visits to businesses in Lowdham and to Mccolls in Leeway Road, Southwell. And today a number of petrol stations in the Newark and Sherwood District area have also been visited by the same person. Read more: Murder probe over death of 66-year-oldThe man, whose description has not been released...

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June 6, 2017, 7:25 am

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A learner driver jumped from a moving car when police spotted him driving alone at night, Nottingham magistrates heard.But Kyle Gingell, 27, stumbled and was quickly detained on Seller's Wood Drive, Bulwell. That left him with a £200 fine, £85 prosecution costs and a £30 government surcharge.Read more: Murder probe over death of 66-year-oldRod Chapman, prosecuting, said police thought the Vauxhall Corsa was speeding at 11.50pm on May 19. In an effort to halt him, they turned on...

Large gang threatened staff at Lidl in Bingham

June 6, 2017, 8:05 am

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Police were called to a Lidl store on Saturday night after a large group of people started abusing staff. Officers were called to the supermarket in Chapel Lane, Bingham, at around 9.40pm, on June 3. Nottinghamshire Police say a large group of males and females were causing problems, including being threatening and abusive to staff. Read more: Hen party kicked off flight for shirts offered free Vegas tripDue to the size of the group, police say they were unable to apprehend all of the offenders...

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June 6, 2017, 8:27 am

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A woman was stabbed to death outside her home and pulled the knife from her own chest, a jury heard. Aleksandra Mrozik, 46, emerged from the Kirkby-in-Ashfield home she shared with Pawel Lupa, who is accused of her murder, with what seemed to be a knife in her right hand. His trial, which began on Tuesday (June 6), heard the prosecution allege that was the knife that was used to inflict the fatal wound to Aleksandra. She said at the time: "I think he stabbed me in my...

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June 6, 2017, 9:16 am

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Nine men have pleaded guilty to their roles in a high-value drugs conspiracy targeting students.The defendants, all from Nottingham, pleaded in the days before their trial was due to begin at Nottingham Crown Court.The prosecution involved a plot to supply cocaine and cannabis across the city.The case has yet to be outlined in full in court after the case against all nine men was adjourned after their guilty pleas were entered.The Crown in due course will suggest it was a multi-million pound...

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June 6, 2017, 11:02 pm

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Welcome to our rolling live news blog for Wednesday, June 7. With one day left of campaigning before Polling Day, 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: Mum's fury at not getting middle daughter into same school as her...

Elderly residents targeted by burglars in Bulwell and Top Valley

June 7, 2017, 1:14 am

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A spate of distraction burglaries in Nottingham over the past week has prompted a warning from police. Residents are urged to stay vigilant when answering the door to unknown people following a number of reports of distraction burglaries in the Bulwell and Top Valley areas. On Thursday last week (June 1) at around 1.30pm, two men entered the Bestwood home of a 91-year-old woman, claiming to be carrying out work on a water leak. Read more: Two alleyways in St Ann's could be closed off because...

Man convicted for sending Twitter threat to Anna Soubry

June 7, 2017, 2:00 am

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A Twitter troll has admitted sending a tweet saying that someone should 'Jo Cox' politician Anna Soubry.Londoner Michael McAlpine, 25, pleaded guilty yesterday (Tuesday, June 6) after sending a message in December 2016 saying: "Someone jo cox Anna Sourby please"Labour MP Jo Cox was shot and stabbed outside the town library in her constituency of Birstall, West Yorkshire, on June 16 last year.Read more: Two alleyways in St Ann's could be closed off because of anti-social...

Pair sought after Nottingham burglary

June 7, 2017, 2:48 am

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Images of two people have been released by police investigating a burglary in Nottingham. Officers would like to speak to the two in connection with a burglary at a house in Claypole Road, Arboretum. The break-in took place at around 11.30am on Saturday, March 11. Read more: Two alleyways in St Ann's could be closed off because of anti-social behaviourA spokesman said: "Do you recognise these people? Police want to speak to them." If you do recognise them or have any information...

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June 7, 2017, 5:01 am

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Police have extended the deadline to question a 21-year-old woman held in connection with a murder investigation. A senior officer has given Nottinghamshire Police extra time to question the woman over the death of a 66-year-old from serious injuries suffered on Monday night. Nottinghamshire Police and East Midlands Ambulance Service were called to a house in Long Meadow, Mansfield Woodhouse, at around 9.10pm on June 5. Video courtesy of Mansfield Chad A 66-year-old man was given...