Woman cut free after SECOND car overturns on same stretch of road

December 29, 2016, 3:26 am

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A road was closed this morning after a car overturned near Plumtree - on the same stretch of road which saw a similar crash only 25 hours before.Just after 10am today a single vehicle left the carriageway on Bradmore Lane and overturned, police said.Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service sent appliances from West Bridgford and London Road to the crash, where they cut a female casualty free from the wreckage.Read more: 'High volume' of calls to police over body found on Christmas DayIt is not...

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Police bid to trace two people in connection with fraud at Argos

December 29, 2016, 5:19 am

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Two people caught on camera in a Nottinghamshire store are being traced by police in connection with an incident of fraud.CCTV stills of two people taken at Argos in Bridge Place, Worksop, have been released by Nottinghamshire Police.A spokesman said: "Recognise this pair? We'd like to speak to them in connection with an incident on December 15.Read more: 'High volume' of calls to police over body found on Christmas Day"The woman is described as a white female with long blonde hair...

Deaths involving so-called legal highs at five year high

December 29, 2016, 5:31 am

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The number of deaths involving so-called legal highs were at their highest level in five years in the East Midlands ahead of new laws coming into force this year.There were 13 deaths registered in 2015 in the East Midlands where the cause of death was drug-related and a 'legal high', otherwise known as a new psychoactive substance, was mentioned on the death certificate.This was 117 percent higher than the six deaths recorded in 2014, and up from one in 2011.But this July, the Psychoactive...

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December 30, 2016, 7:25 am

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CCTV images have been released following a robbery in which a staff member at a Tesco store was threatened by what appeared to be a small handgun.The incident happened at a Tesco Express in Main Road, Radcliffe-on-Trent, at just after 10pm on Sunday, December 18.After threatening a staff member with the apparent weapon, the offender fled with cash from the till.Read more: Locals speak of shock following armed robbery at Tesco Express in Radcliffe-on-TrentHe is described as white, 5ft 8ins tall,...

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December 30, 2016, 8:08 am

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Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to after fuel was stolen from a petrol station in Langley Mill.On Sunday, December 18 at 11.15am a car drove into the Nether Green service station, in Derby Road.A man got out of a light blue Ford Fiesta and filled his car with fuel. He then filled a can with fuel that was in his boot.Read more: Police bid to trace two people in connection with fraud at ArgosThe man got back in the car and drove off without paying. There was another...

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December 30, 2016, 9:47 am

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Drunk Colleen McGurk ended a 'Christmas jumper' night out by getting arrested - after shouting obscene abuse at a police officer.The 21-year-old was heard telling the officer: "I hope your kids get raped."She had already threatened to headbutt the officer and said she hoped "your mum gets cancer," Nottingham magistrates heard. As she was ordered to pay £80 compensation to the policewoman, McGurk told the court her comments were "disgusting."She added:...

Drink-driver flipped her car with young child in the back

December 30, 2016, 10:27 am

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Drink-driver Lyndsey Fronczyk's car was found upside down in a ditch as she shouted to rescuers: "Don't get me, get the baby in the back." But they had already seen a young child and another woman walk safely from the wreckage on Bunny Hill at 11pm on December 12.The crash scene was described to Nottingham magistrates who imposed a two-year driving ban on Fronczyk, 27, of Holmestead Close, Costock.She admitted driving with 74 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath, just...

Police evacuate Tesco superstore in Ilkeston

December 30, 2016, 10:56 am

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Police evacuated a Tesco Extra superstore in Ilkeston.It is believed shoppers were forced to leave the store, in Rutland Street, at about 6.15pm today.A spokeswoman for Derbyshire Constabulary confirmed officers were in attendance, but could not give out any further information.Shopper Peter Crawley was in the store with his daughter at the time. He said: "I was in the store but didn't see anything. We were told to leave because of a dangerous situation.Read more: What will happen to...

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Man 'brandished knife' moments before Ilkeston Tesco evacuated

December 30, 2016, 1:46 pm

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A supermarket was evacuated after a shopper was seen brandishing a knife. It is believed around 200 customers and staff members were forced to leave the Tesco superstore, in Rutland Street, Ilkeston, at about 6pm on Friday.Tesco management decided to evacuate the store after being alerted to the behaviour of a shopper, believed to be in his 20s or 30s.He was said to be waving a knife around and was bleeding from his neck and wrists. With only the man left inside the store, staff barricaded him...

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December 30, 2016, 2:31 pm

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A police officer who has dedicated 12 years of her career to improving outcomes for young people in care is one of a number of people from the area to be recognised in the New Year's Honours List.Samantha Flint, who receives the British Empire Medal, is the only children in care police officer in the country and works with young people to prevent them from gaining criminal records over trivial incidents. Her role is jointly funded by Nottinghamshire Police and Nottingham City Council, and she is...

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December 30, 2016, 10:00 pm

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A partygoer used a shoe to smash a club window after nipping outside for a cigarette and being refused re-entry. It added up to a £365 bill for contrite Abigail Atkinson, of Carlton Road, Nottingham, when she appeared before magistrates in the city.Chris Saunders, mitigating, told the JPs: "It is important to look at the time she apologised. It was right at the outset."He said the 25-year-old had been at the Bowery Club for "a works night out." Money was put behind the...

Beware of fake booze which could contain anti-freeze chemical,...

December 30, 2016, 11:25 pm

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Partygoers on New Year's Eve have been warned to avoid fake booze which could contain potentially lethal ingredients - including chemicals found in anti-freeze and paint solvent.A number of councils around the country have seized counterfeit vodka in recent weeks and the Local Government Association, which represents more than 370 councils in England and Wales, is urging shoppers to be on the lookout for cheap, fake booze.Council trading standards teams are also warning sellers of illegal...

Man charged after Ilkeston Tesco superstore evacuated

December 31, 2016, 10:59 am

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A man has been charged in connection with an incident that led to the Tesco supermarket in Ilkeston being evacuated.Police were called to the superstore, in Rutland Street, to reports that a man had walked in and was allegedly holding a knife and threatening staff and customers.The store was evacuated safely and no one was injured during the incident, which happened at about 6pm yesterday.Read more: Beware of fake booze which could contain anti-freeze chemical, New Year's revellers toldPolice...

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January 1, 2017, 2:05 am

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A man who killed a paramedic by a single punch on a night out in Nottingham has turned his life around – and started lecturing students across the country.Jacob Dunne, now 24, was charged with manslaughter, sentenced to 30 months in jail, and released after 14 months after hitting James Hodgkinson in July 2011.James, 28, who was out celebrating with his father, died nine days later in hospital after the unprovoked attack outside Yates's Wine Lodge, in Long Row, Nottingham.After Jacob's...

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January 1, 2017, 3:08 am

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Twelve people today woke up in custody after they were arrested on suspicion of drink-driving in Nottinghamshire over New Year.It was a decrease in the number of people at the Bridewell custody suite, in Canal Street, Nottingham, as 14 people were arrested for driving under the influence last year. However chief inspector Alan Pearson, of Nottinghamshire Police, told the Post the figure was still "very disappointing".He said: "They put themselves at risk and other members of the...

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January 1, 2017, 4:07 am

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Thousands of crimes took place in Nottinghamshire this year - from trivial traffic offences to brutal killings.But some of the incidents were truly shocking, with one being branded "shameful and astonishing" by a judge.Here are the five most disturbing crimes the Post covered in 2016...Drug user kills grandmother and auntA drug user was jailed for life after he strangled his grandmother and drowned his aunt in a bath.Christopher Whelan, 21, armed himself with an axe and a penknife...

Man arrested after armed police called to Bulwell street

January 1, 2017, 8:21 am

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Armed police were dispatched to a street in Bulwell on Sunday morning morning following reports of a 'domestic incident'.Eyewitnesses said around 10 armed officers could be seen in Saxondale Drive in the town, while a riot van was still parked at the scene at 4pm.One man was arrested and police have said enquiries were ongoing.Stephen Nunn, who has lived on the street for 16 years, said: "We saw armed police but we didn't go out the house to see what was going on because you tend not to...

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January 1, 2017, 1:01 pm

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A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after an alleged stabbing in the early hours of New Year's Day.Police were called to the scene at Lyncombe Gardens, Keyworth, at around 1.45am on Sunday morning following reports of a stabbing.A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.Update: Police reassure residents over alleged stabbing in KeyworthA spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: "We were called just before 1.45am this morning (Sunday, January 1) to reports...

Two men arrested after stabbing outside Notts pub

January 1, 2017, 1:13 pm

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Two men have been arrested after a reported stabbing outside a pub in Nottinghamshire.Police were called to the Vine Inn, on Churchgate, Retford, just after 1.40am on Friday to reports of a man with stab wounds.He was taken to hospital and is believed to have needed surgery.Police had cordoned off the pub on Friday morning and forensics officers could be seen going in and out of the building.Read more: 16-year-old boy taken to hospital after alleged stabbingA spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police...

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January 2, 2017, 12:00 am

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A Nottinghamshire Police officer given just months to live two summers ago could be on his way to Germany for potentially life-saving treatment in just a matter of days.A Go Fund Me page was set up in September to help Sergeant Phil Hogg, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and given just months to live in July 2015.So far, more than £42,000 of the £60,000 target has been raised by well-wishers, meaning enough has been raised to kick-start immunotherapy treatment in Germany,...