Eloise Gilmore

1 week ago | newarkadvertiser.co.uk | Eloise Gilmore

Co-ordinated action against organised and serious crime in the countryside has helped secure a 30% decrease in the cost of rural crime in the county. New figures released by NFU Mutual reveal that rural crime cost Nottinghamshire £743,000 in 2024, a 30.5% decrease from the £1,069,000 figure in 2023. Published on Monday, June 16, NFU Mutual’s report reveals that rural crime cost the UK an estimated £44.1m in 2024, down from £52.8m the previous year — with the Midlands seeing the largest decrease.

1 week ago | newarkadvertiser.co.uk | Eloise Gilmore

Three people, including two teenagers, have been arrested in connection with a suspected murder. Nottinghamshire Police were called to Lombard Street, Newark, following reports of an injured man in distress at the side of the road, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives launched a murder investigation following the man’s death and have been carrying out extensive inquiries since then. These have now resulted in the arrest of a 19-year-old man on suspicion of murder.

1 week ago | newarkadvertiser.co.uk | Eloise Gilmore

A railway-themed pub has scooped a top CAMRA award — being named the best in the county. The Final Whistle, Southwell, which has a long record of Newark and District CAMRA wins in it’s belt, has beaten out all of the competition in Nottinghamshire to be named the best real ale pub. The pub has a regular line-up of ten real ales, six craft beers, and six ciders, and the award also takes into account the venue’s service and cleanliness.

1 week ago | newarkadvertiser.co.uk | Eloise Gilmore

Conditions at a “prison in crisis” have improved, independent monitors say, despite ongoing drugs and violence problems. HMP Lowdham Grange faced severe turbulence during a handover between private operators Serco and Sodexo in 2023, resulting in it being taken over by HM Prison and Probation Service in 2024. The Independent Monitoring Board published its report today (June 18), detailing concerns and improvements at the category B men’s prison.

1 week ago | lincsonline.co.uk | Eloise Gilmore

A man accused of causing unnecessary suffering to dogs at breeding business has failed to appear before court. The trial of Edward Swindells, 50, of The Clays, Brant Broughton was due to resume evidence today (June 17) after it was ruled yesterday that Mr Swindells would need to represent himself rather than replace his counsel after they ceased representing him. His trial had already been adjourned from earlier in the month when his co-defendants pleaded guilty.