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December 18, 2015, 10:00 pm

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Devastated widower George Moss says a woman branded "wicked and mean" for snatching cash from his home "deserves all she gets".The 77-year-old fell victim to drug addict Samantha Osborne after she knocked on his door in Carlton Hill, Carlton, and "was all right" before going into his living room and stealing £40 in notes and £12 in change from his ashtray.Yesterday, Osborne, pictured, was sentenced to two years in prison for the theft – and...

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December 18, 2015, 10:33 pm

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Welcome to the Nottingham Post's live news blog - where you'll find all the latest and breaking news first.4pmTraffic is clearing after an earlier crash on Carlton Road in St Ann's. Read the full story here.3.30pmA young girl braved the hairdresser's scissors to raise money for charity. Read more here.2.30pmFollow all the footy action this afternoon on our live blog, which can be found here.1.30pmChildren got the chance to meet the cast of the nativity in Mapperley today.Read the full story...

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December 18, 2015, 10:38 pm

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Police are appealing for anyone with information about a missing 16-year-old girl to come forward.Jasmine Spedding Anderson has not been seen since leaving her Mansfield Woodhouse home to meet a friend at around 4pm on Thursday evening.The teenager is described as 5ft 7ins tall, is of mixed race and has dark shoulder-length hair. She is believed to be wearing a black top and trousers.Jasmine has left home without her mobile phone and has not made contact with her family since Thursday evening....

Police tracking man missing from King's Mill Hospital

December 18, 2015, 11:47 pm

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Police are searching for a man who was last seen at Mansfield's King's Mill Hospital.David Hawson, of Mansfield Woodhouse, was last seen at about 1.30am on Thursday.The 52-year-old is described as white, around 6ft tall with balding grey hair and a thick grey moustache.He was last seen wearing a burgundy shirt under a green jacket with white lapels, dark trousers and a dark flat cap-style hat. He was also carrying a distinctive staff walking stick.Anyone with information about David or his...

Man arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm after 'unexplaine...

December 19, 2015, 2:51 am

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of actual bodily harm following the death of a woman in Bingham on Friday. The 44-year-old woman died at a house in Edinburgh Drive in the town, which Nottinghamshire Police said is being treated an unexplained. A statement from the force said: "Nottinghamshire Police were called just after 1.15pm yesterday (Friday, December 18) to the report of a sudden death of a 44-year old woman at an address in Edinburgh Drive, Bingham. The death is currently...

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December 19, 2015, 3:39 am

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Current Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping has be selected as Labour's candidate for the 2016 PCC elections. Mr Tipping was selected after receiving nominations from Nottinghamshire members of the Labour Party. The candidate for the Conservative Party was announced earlier this year, with former police officer Tony Harper hoping to take over the role. He is currently battling against cuts to the policing budget which he has said will cause a "fundamental...

Missing Mansfield Woodhouse girl found safe and well

December 19, 2015, 4:02 am

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A missing 16-year-old girl from Mansfield Woodhouse has been found.Jasmine Spedding Anderson had not been seen since leaving her Mansfield Woodhouse home to meet a friend at around 4pm on Thursday evening, but was found safe and well on Saturday afternoon.Police thanked those who shared their appeal.

Buses diverted after crash in St Ann's

December 19, 2015, 7:41 am

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Buses were diverted after a road traffic collision in St Ann's.Carlton Road was closed near Windmill Lane from 2.30pm until 3pm on Saturday as a result of the incident.Nottingham City Transport's Lilac 24, 25, 27 and Pathfinder 100 were diverted.The road re-opened at 3pm, but bus services were still delayed.A Nottinghamshire Police spokesman said: "Nottinghamshire Police were called just after 2.10pm on Saturday 19 December to a report of a collision between two cars – a Ford Fiesta...

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December 20, 2015, 12:40 am

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Two citybound lanes of Trent Bridge were closed for two hours on Saturday night after a 'distressed' woman threatened to jump into the river. It is the third time the road has been closed in recent weeks due to similar incidents. Two city-bound lanes of Trent Bridge are closed - please avoid area if possible. Our officers are at the scene and we'll update you ASAP. — Notts Police (@nottspolice) December 19, 2015 The two lanes were closed from around 6pm until shortly before...

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December 20, 2015, 5:40 am

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Mobile speed cameras will be in the following locations across Nottinghamshire from Monday:B6018 Sutton Rd, Kirkby in Ashfield A6117 Old Mill Lane, Mansfield Kirkby Road, Sutton in Ashfield Church Hill, Kirkby in Ashfield, Notts B6028 Stoneyford Road, Skegby A616 Ollerton Rd, Caunton B6041 Kilton Hill, Worksop A60 Carlton Road, Worksop A17 Sleaford Road, Coddington Main Street, Balderton, Notts A609 Ilkeston Rd/Wollaton Rd/Russell Drive/Trowell Rd, Nottingham A610 Alfreton Rd, Nottingham A6008...

Men robbed elderly woman in her Long Eaton home

December 20, 2015, 5:48 am

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Two men robbed an elderly woman in her home.Police said an 89-year-old woman heard a knock at the back door of her house in Willoughby Avenue, Long Eaton, at around 6pm on Friday, December 11.They said she opened the door to two white men, who pushed her - causing her to fall to the floor.The men stole a green canvas shopping bag from the lounge, which contained cash, bank cards and a passport.The victim, who was left shaken by the incident, called police.Anyone with information should call DC...

Man 'caused death of pensioner when drunk and driving on the...

December 21, 2015, 4:56 am

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A drink driver allegedly caused the death of a pensioner by speeding in an Audi TT on the wrong side of the road, a jury heard. Prosecutors claim Matthew Scrimshaw, 37, of Halls Lane, Newthorpe, was driving three times the speed limit - at 90mph - when he collided with Iris Higginson's Vauxhall Corsa, leaving her dead. Scrimshaw went on trial today at Nottingham Crown Court accused of causing her death by dangerous driving on the A608 Mansfield Road, Eastwood. He further denies causing...

Police staff member dismissed for gross misconduct

December 21, 2015, 5:59 am

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A member of police staff has been dismissed for using discriminatory language and using police systems for non-policing purposes. The 25-year-old, who worked in the City Division, was dismissed on October 15, 2015, it has now been announced. The force has refused to give any other information. The staff member, who was not an officer, appealed against his dismissal but this was not upheld.

Mum was searching for daughter when she was caught drink-driving

December 21, 2015, 8:16 am

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A MUM-OF-FOUR was caught drink driving because she was searching for her daughter – who was "out with some scallywags", a court heard. Two police community support officers had seen shop manager Caroline Gibson drinking in the Moon and Stars pub, in Bulwell, on November 27. Shortly after midnight, the same officers spotted the 44-year-old at the wheel of a Ford Fiesta. As soon as she noticed they were following, Gibson pulled over. She failed a roadside breath test, said...

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December 22, 2015, 10:00 pm

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An abusive passenger must pay £200 compensation to a cabbie for making racist and anti-religious comments during a journey in the city. Thomas Clark, 28, punched the back of the driver's seat and later pinched the man, Nottingham Magistrates' Court heard yesterday. The trouble broke out after Clark and a friend refused to leave the taxi, prompting the driver to head to Central Police Station on July 17. District Judge Leo Pile told Clark: "This was upon a lone taxi driver...

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December 22, 2015, 10:00 pm

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A former soldier stole food worth £3,763 from his firm within weeks of getting a job and when questioned by police, he said "Why not?" Glenn Ball began walking out with boxes of chocolate bars in his rucksack and later hid items outside his workplace, MKG Foods, a court heard yesterday . But prosecutor Marjorie Kirkham-Smith said suspicions were quickly aroused because the firm had four-weekly stock checks and anticipated an annual shortfall of up to...

Christmas Day 2015: Who is working on the big day?

December 23, 2015, 3:32 am

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Christmas Day is when everyone is supposed to enjoy a day off and spend time with their loved ones. Or is it? Dan Robinson speaks to people who will be working while most others enjoy the festivities While families across Nottinghamshire are huddled around the fire, tucking into their roast turkey or watching one-off festive TV programmes on Christmas Day, others are stuck at work. Emergency services, hospitals, pubs, care homes, factories, rescue centres and even newspapers all have staff...

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December 23, 2015, 4:03 am

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An Audi driver has been jailed for 12 years after a pensioner was killed in a horrific car crash. Matthew Scrimshaw had denied causing the death of 67-year-old Iris Higginson by dangerous driving. But he was found guilty by a jury at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday. He was also found guilty of causing serious injury by dangerous driving to his front seat passenger Liam O'Grady. As well as the jail term, he was also handed a 15-year driving ban. The trial at Nottingham Crown Court...

Can you help find missing teenager?

December 23, 2015, 4:35 am

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Police are asking for help with finding a missing teenager Neelam Kaur, 16, was last seen in Bestwood, on the evening of Tuesday, December 22. She is Asian, about 5ft 7ins tall and of a slim build. She has dark brown shoulder length hair and has a nose piercing. It is not known what she was wearing. If you have seen Neelam or know where she might be please contact police on 101 quoting incident 35 of December 23, 2015.

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December 23, 2015, 8:15 am

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A friend of murder victim Malakai McKenzie believed he was going to be shot when he ran over a woman in his car and killed her, a court heard.Johan Martin was locked up for five years on Wednesday after he admitted causing the death of Melanie Dolby by dangerous driving.He was also given three years concurrently for seriously injuring her friend, Leroy Taylor, also by dangerous driving.Martin, a long-time friend of Mr McKenzie, who was gunned down outside The Hubb pub in Sherwood in 2012,...