Majority of Nottingham's neighbourhoods now covered by 20mph...

September 27, 2015, 10:00 pm

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The brakes have been put on Nottingham's roads with 20mph zones across the city – but residents are calling for more drivers to be fined for flouting the new speed limits.About 90 per cent of the city's neighbourhoods are now controlled by the restrictions, which have been rolled out as part of a £1.8 million project.Eleven out of 12 areas supported the slowdown, including Bulwell, Mapperley, Bilborough and Sherwood – leaving only Clifton, where residents rejected the new...

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Men bailed in gunshot probe

September 27, 2015, 10:00 pm

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Police have released on bail three men who were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.The arrests came after a shooting in Harworth. A 37-year-old man was shot in Thoresby Close at around 9.50pm on Thursday, September 24.Nottingham Police says his injuries are not life-threatening. Detectives want to speak to anyone who may have seen or heard suspicious activity in the Harworth area on Thursday evening.If you have information call 101, referencing incident number 914 of September 24....

Nottingham man shot at party

September 28, 2015, 7:59 am

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Police have confirmed two men - one from Nottingham - were shot at a party at the weekend.Officers were called to Columbo House in Columbo Street, in Derby at 5.50am on Sunday by the ambulance service.Today Derbyshire police have revealed that one man, aged 36, from London, and a 24-year-old man from Nottingham sustained firearms injuries.The injuries are not life-threatening and both are undergoing treatment in local hospitals.A spokeswoman said: "Any information, no matter how limited,...

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September 28, 2015, 8:29 am

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A robber who terrorised businesses in Mansfield by carrying out a number of armed raids has been jailed for 17 years.Jamie Lakin, 39, of no fixed address, admitted three robberies and one attempted robbery - using weapons such as a knife, a stick and a gun - between July 8 and July 24.Nottingham Crown Court heard he had been trying to pay off a drugs debt.On 8 July he walked into One Stop Shop in Birding Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, armed with a kitchen knife before demanding the member of staff...

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September 28, 2015, 9:21 am

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A teenager has been jailed for robbing a 16-year-old boy of his mobile phone as he walked down the street – and threatening him with a chain.Stone Williams, 18, confronted the youngster as he was walking home alone at about 10pm.He shouted at him to hand over his phone and run, while swinging the chain threateningly in the air.Williams, of Boniface Gardens, Top Valley, was jailed for more than two years at Nottingham Crown Court on Monday after admitting one charge of robbery.Prosecutor...

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September 28, 2015, 9:34 am

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A millionaire businessman is to face a jury trial after denying injuring a police officer who had tried to stop him from speeding along a busy road.Sir Harry Djanogly, who became a textiles entrepreneur in Nottingham, faces two charges relating to the incident in London while he was driving his silver Jaguar.It is claimed the 76-year-old sped away after officers tried to stop him on December 27 last year while he was allegedly driving above the speed limit along the A40 at Hammersmith - injuring...

Pervert spared jail after admitting to being a 'stupid, horrible,...

September 28, 2015, 10:30 am

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A pervert caught with dozens of horrific pictures of children on his computer told police he was a "stupid, horrible, nasty person", a court heard.Christopher Hunt, 34, was spared jail on Monday after admitting three counts of possessing indecent images.Judge Andrew Hamilton said Hunt had shown remorse for his "appalling" actions.Prosecutor Harold Ewing told Nottingham Crown Court that police had seized Hunt's computer hard drive and a Sony netbook after raiding his home on...

Man seen searching glove box of car in West Bridgford

September 28, 2015, 10:00 pm

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West Bridgford: A man was seen searching the glove box of a car parked on Chaworth Road on Friday at around 11pm between house numbers 75-86.The man is described as white, tall with a skinny build and a white cap.There was no damage to the car and no items were taken.Ruddington: A van was broken into in Elms Park Recreation Ground on Saturday. The incident took place between 4pm and 5pm. A hand drill and other handheld tools were stolen.The door handles on the back of the van had been...

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September 28, 2015, 9:34 am

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A millionaire businessman is to face a jury trial after denying injuring a police officer who had tried to stop him from speeding along a busy road.Sir Harry Djanogly, who became a textiles entrepreneur in Nottingham, faces two charges relating to the incident in London while he was driving his silver Jaguar.It is claimed the 76-year-old sped away after officers tried to stop him on December 27 last year while he was allegedly driving above the speed limit along the A40 at Hammersmith - injuring...

Man seriously injured after Clifton stabbing

September 29, 2015, 6:02 am

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A man is in a serious condition in hospital after suffering stab wounds in Clifton.Three youths have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after the incident in Angell Green at 9pm on Monday, September 28.Police said the injuries were serious but the 23-year-old victim was now in a stable condition at the Queen's Medical Centre.The force taped off the wooded area around Angell Green on Monday night and Tuesday morning as forensics officers combed the grassy area.Witnesses...

Nottingham philosophy student caught importing cannabis from USA

September 29, 2015, 8:23 am

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A Nottingham philosophy student has been caught importing cannabis from the USA.Benjamin Koops ordered the Class B drug through the "dark web" - where typically parts of the internet can only be accessed using special software.He paid for the drugs with Bitcoin, a type of internet currency.Nottingham Crown Court heard two packages of cannabis were intercepted by the National Crime Agency and traced to Koops, of Midland Avenue, in Lenton.He pleaded guilty to supplying cannabis and to...

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September 29, 2015, 10:26 am

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A dad has been jailed after he forced his way into his ex-partner's home and battered a wardrobe with a medieval-style spiked ball and chain.Sean Monk pleaded guilty to having the weapon, breaching an non-molestation order and affray when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court.The father-of-two was jailed for a total of 18 months and given a five-year restraining order not to directly contact his old partner.Judge James Sampson said on Tuesday, September 29, Monk's behaviour was violent, abusive,...

Teen robbers threaten victim with a baseball bat

September 29, 2015, 10:00 pm

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Basford: Teenage robbers threatened a victim in Vernon Park with a baseball bat.Nottinghamshire Police said the incident happened at around 9.30pm on Monday.The robbers were described as two teenage boys and police are now asking for anyone who can help their investigation to come forward.Harworth: Local beat teams say they have received a host of calls from concerned residents about anti-social behaviour in the Bassetlaw town.Nottinghamshire Police asked parents to help them reduce...

Teenager due in court in Nottingham for having a stun gun

September 29, 2015, 10:00 pm

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Mansfield: Ben Lowe, 19, of Union Street, allegedly had a stun gun, disguised as another object, on June 27. Lowe was bailed to attend Nottingham Crown Court on October 8.Mansfield: Ryan Walsh, 18, of Coxs Lane, pleaded guilty to using threatening behaviour on April 17.Walsh was bailed to be sentenced at Mansfield Magistrates' Court on October 1Mansfield: Ben Parsley, 20, of Willoughby Court, pleaded guilty to using threatening behaviour on April 17. Parsley was bailed to be sentenced at...

Teenager's threats as he kicked PC in groin

September 29, 2015, 10:00 pm

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A teenager was leaning out of a car window and yelling at police while roaring through the city at 70mph, a court heard yesterday.When the vehicle finally halted, Samuel Ruthven kicked a policeman in the groin, scuffled with another and said: "When I hold a shotgun, you will remember me."Ruthven, 18, of Coronation Walk, Gedling, was locked up for three weeks. He admitted having cannabis on August 1, using threatening words and behaviour as well as two counts of...

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'White power' racist jailed for abusing security guard

September 29, 2015, 10:00 pm

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A racist has been jailed for 12 weeks for hurling abuse at a court security guard – who described his actions as a throwback "to the Ku Klux Klan".Mark Holden had visited Nottingham Magistrates' Court looking for a relative, but as he left he shouted "white power" and made monkey gestures to security guard Jennifer Samms (pictured).He was hauled before magistrates yesterday and sent to prison – as well as being ordered to pay £100 compensation to his...

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September 29, 2015, 10:00 pm

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A former police officer has been chosen to represent the Conservative party at next May's police and crime commissioner elections.Tony Harper, 56, was born and bred in Hucknall and rose to acting chief inspector over a 36-year career in the force.The son of a Hucknall miner, and father-of-two, retired in 2011 and has also worked for national crime prevention charity Crimebeat and volunteered with the Prince's Trust.Mr Harper is also a member of a number of charities including Age Concern ...

Raider jailed after ripping out water tank and flooding house

September 30, 2015, 10:00 pm

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A burglar has been jailed after ripping out a water tank and flooding student digs – then returning a day later to snatch computer consoles.Drug addict James Galloway was jailed for two years yesterday and Judge Andrew Hamilton warned similar burglars to expect the same.Sitting at Nottingham Crown Court, he told the 37-year-old: "It is clear you were targeting student accommodation and unfortunately at this time of the year, when students are coming back, we have a spate of...

Driver who sped at 100mph in convoy of six cars is jailed

September 30, 2015, 10:00 pm

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A motorist has been jailed for a year for driving in a convoy of six cars at 100mph on a dual carriageway.Nathan Dunford, of Long Eaton, continued driving at this speed as the A610, from Ripley towards Nottingham, dropped from a 70mph zone to 50mph and then 40mph, despite a police car pursuing him.Dunford, 28, of Windermere Road, also jumped a red light but was later tracked down by the police helicopter.He admitted dangerous driving and driving without a licence and while uninsured at Derby...

Police cordon off house in Lenton

October 1, 2015, 2:57 am

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Police have taped off a house in Lenton and forensics are at the scene.The cordon - on Sherwin Road - is believed to have been in place since Wednesday night.Two Nottinghamshire Police Scientific Support vans could also be seen on the pavement outside the house, which is next door to a Cotswold Outdoor Shop.One student, who did not wish to be named, said he had seen police and an ambulance on the scene."We were walking back from the pub at about 11.30pm and there were loads of police, an...