Asha Patel

Midlands

Online journalist, BBC East Midlands | Ex @LeicsLive, Team Regional Press Award nominee | Former @Meta Community Reporter ✉️ [email protected] | DMs open

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'Juggling act' for Nottingham circus school forced to leave base

1 week ago | bbc.com | Asha Patel |Miya Chahal

Circus school's 'juggling act' in new base searchAsha Patel & Miya ChahalTuyo Circus ArtsPupils of Tuyo Circus Arts have had to limit classes after they were forced to leave their base in March A circus school forced to leave its home when the building was sold has said it hopes to secure a new base soon.
Local beauty supply store braces for impact as trade tensions escalate between US and China

1 week ago | wtsp.com | Asha Patel

RIVERVIEW, Fla. — As trade tensions escalate between China and the United States, local businesses across Tampa Bay are beginning to feel the pressure, none more so than beauty supply stores that heavily depend on Chinese imports. Mohammed Hajaz, owner of All Things Beauty with three locations across the area, says the industry is already seeing signs of economic strain. “We’ve been in business since 1995—my dad opened the store when we were just three years old,” he said.
Charity hits £30k goal to replace Attenborough Nature Reserve bridge

1 week ago | bbc.com | Asha Patel

Asha PatelBBC News, NottinghamA wildlife trust forced to close a popular footbridge at a nature reserve has reached its £30k goal from a public appeal to replace it. The Works Bridge at Attenborough Nature Reserve, near Beeston in Nottinghamshire, closed to the public in April 2023 after a safety inspection. In September 2024, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust announced it would commit to replacing the bridge altogether, with the entire project expected to cost £375,000.
Nottingham youth club funding plea amid 'surge in demand'

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Asha Patel

Image source, The Pythian ClubImage caption, The Pythian Club says the next few months were "critical" to secure fundingA youth club says it needs funding from local authorities as it struggles amid a "dramatic surge in demand" for its services. The Pythian Club has run for 12 years in Nottingham, offering mentoring, community sports and other support for young people across the city.
Nottingham youth club plea for funding amid 'surge in demand'

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Asha Patel

Youth club funding plea amid 'surge in demand'Asha PatelThe Pythian ClubThe Pythian Club says the next few months were "critical" to secure fundingA youth club says it needs funding from local authorities as it struggles amid a "dramatic surge in demand" for its services. The Pythian Club has run for 12 years in Nottingham, offering mentoring, community sports and other support for young people across the city.
Suspected 'Peeping Tom' arrested in Tampa faces judge for first court appearance

2 weeks ago | wtsp.com | Asha Patel

TAMPA, Fla. — Kasey Pellage, 37, was arrested on Monday for allegedly peeping into the windows of a home near South Lois Avenue and West San Miguel Street. Pellage appeared in court on Tuesday for the first time as he faces serious charges. For residents like Emily Fields, the crime was deeply unsettling. "It's really surprising and unsettling," she says. "Normally, the neighborhood keeps up and chats with each other.
Improvement work at parks across Derby completed

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Asha Patel

Improvement work at parks across city completedAsha PatelDerby City CouncilAlvaston Park is among several green spaces that has been improvedWork to improve accessibility at a number of Derby parks has been completed. It included upgrades to footpaths in Chaddesden Park, Alvaston Park, Allestree Park, South Avenue Park and Gravel Pit Lane Recreation Ground in Spondon. Derby City Council said new smoother paths were designed to ensure everyone could enjoy the city's green spaces.
Cyclist suffers life-changing injuries in crash

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Asha Patel |Sonia Kataria

A man has been arrested after a cyclist suffered life-changing injuries in a crash, police have said. Emergency services were called to Ashby Road in Hinckley, Leicestershire, at about 05:00 BST on Sunday. Leicestershire Police said a grey Renault Trafic van and the cyclist, a man in his 40s, were travelling in the same direction when the collision happened.
Crews remain at scene of Bardon Hill wildfire days later

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Asha Patel

Crews remain at scene of wildfire days laterAsha PatelThe fire service revealed footage from the scene of the blaze as they worked to get it under controlFirefighters are still at the scene of a blaze days after it first started and could be there for several days more. Crews were called to the wildfire at Bardon Hill in Coalville, Leicestershire, on Wednesday at about 20:00 BST and had put it out hours later.
Hundreds attend opening of Valliant Live in Derby

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Jodi Law |Asha Patel

Hundreds attend opening of new entertainment venueJodi Law & Asha PatelBBCMichele Pollard said she was looking forward to attending gigs closer to homeHundreds of people have attended the opening of a new £46m entertainment venue in Derby. Four acts from the city - The Whiskey Brothers, Dorothy Ella, Terrianne and Riley Marsh - took to the stage of the newly named Vaillant Live on Saturday.