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Man, 76, dies after being hit by van

Nov 21, 2024 | ca.news.yahoo.com | Laura Hammond

Man, 76, dies after being hit by vanA 76-year-old man has died after being hit by a van. He was struck at the junction of the A614 and Snape Lane, near Harworth in Nottinghamshire, at 17:04 GMT on Wednesday. Nottinghamshire Police said the man received treatment at the scene but was pronounced dead a short time later. The driver of the van was spoken to at the scene but no arrests have been made, the force added. A file will now be prepared for the coroner.
Appeal after cyclist, 17, injured in hit-and-run

Oct 13, 2024 | ca.news.yahoo.com | Laura Hammond

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old cyclist was injured in a hit-and-run in Nottingham. Police said the boy was riding along Broxtowe Lane in Cinderhill at about 08:10 BST on 2 October when he was hit by a car at the junction with Biant Close. He was taken to hospital with lacerations to his leg, arm and hands. In an appeal launched on Saturday, the force said the car involved was reported to have left the scene.
William Bascom and the Ifẹ̀ Bronzes: Reconstructing Histories of Expropriation and Repatriation in Nigeria

Sep 4, 2024 | africanarguments.org | Tomos Evans |A Tale |Laura Hammond

Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarly, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debates and engagements, contexts and controversies, and reviews and responses flowing from the African Arguments books. It is edited and managed by the International African Institute, hosted at SOAS University of London, the owners of the book series of the same name.
Serious sexual assault on teenage boy prompts appeal

Jul 19, 2024 | bbc.com | Laura Hammond

Serious sexual assault on teenage boy prompts appealBy Laura Hammond, BBC News, NottinghamGooglePolice said high visibility patrols would take place in the Forest Recreation Ground areaDetectives are investigating a report of a sexual assault on a teenage boy in a park. Police said the serious assault happened at Nottingham's Forest Recreation Ground, shortly after 23:30 BST on Thursday.
Appeal after man found lying in road with serious injuries

Jul 19, 2024 | bbc.com | Laura Hammond

Man found lying in road with serious injuriesBy Laura Hammond, BBC News, NottinghamBBCA cordon was put in place on Friday morningAn investigation is under way after a man was found lying in a road in Nottingham with serious injuries. Nottinghamshire Police said officers were called to Mapperley Road at about 04:00 BST on Friday after members of the public raised concerns for the man's safety.
Call for 'no-strings' support for 'bankrupt' Nottingham City Council

Mar 1, 2024 | bbc.com | Laura Hammond

Call for 'no-strings' support for 'bankrupt' Nottingham City CouncilBy Laura HammondBBC News, NottinghamSuppliedThe petition has attracted over 11,000 signaturesA petition urging the government to provide immediate financial support to a "bankrupt" city council ahead of its budget meeting has been handed in at Downing Street. It is set to meet on Monday to discuss a budget proposing wide-ranging cuts to plug a £53m gap in 2024-25. More than 11,000 people have signed a petition against the cuts.
Nottingham drug dealer jailed after cannabis worth £47,000 found

Mar 1, 2024 | bbc.com | Laura Hammond

Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceImage caption, Paul Singh was described as being a "wholesale drug dealer"A drug dealer has been jailed after cannabis with an estimated value of more than £47,000 was found. Officers seized over 12kg of the Class B drug during a raid at Paul Singh's home in Hucknall Road, Nottingham. They also found over £9,000 in cash, designer clothes and small amounts of cocaine and MDMA.
Mental health staff falsified records and assaulted patients - CQC

Mar 1, 2024 | bbc.com | Laura Hammond

Mental health staff falsified records and assaulted patients - CQCBy Laura HammondBBC News, NottinghamGoogleThe CQC visited four wards at Highbury Hospital as part of the inspectionsA mental health trust has been ordered to make urgent improvements after inspectors uncovered a series of safety failings. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) found examples of staff falsifying records and assaulting patients at Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Police make tenth arrest after double shooting in Leicester

Feb 29, 2024 | bbc.com | Laura Hammond

Police make tenth arrest after double shooting in LeicesterBy Laura HammondBBC News, East MidlandsBBCTwo men were taken to hospital after being shot in Evington Road in NovemberA tenth man has been arrested after a double shooting in Leicester. Leicestershire Police said two men were shot at as they walked along Evington Road - near the junction with Chepstow Road - at about 23:20 GMT on 22 November. Both men were taken to hospital for treatment and have since been discharged.
Large cannabis factory found at derelict warehouse

Feb 29, 2024 | bbc.com | Laura Hammond

Large cannabis factory found at derelict warehouseBy Laura HammondBBC News, NottinghamNottinghamshire PoliceAbout 600 plants were found across four roomsAbout 600 cannabis plants have been found at a derelict warehouse in Nottinghamshire. Officers discovered the cannabis factory in Edwin Street, Daybrook, at 12:20 GMT on Tuesday. The plants are estimated to have a street value of more than £500,000, said police.