Laura Hammond

Nottingham

Senior Journalist, East Midlands at BBC

Senior journalist at BBC East Midlands and mum of three. @Uni_of_Essex alum. Previously at @nottslive @cypnow and @getreading. 📧 [email protected]

Articles

Nottingham to host 2028 European archery championships

1 week ago | bbc.com | Laura Hammond |Jake Garner

City to host 2028 European archery championships Laura Hammond & Jake GarnerBBCThe location chosen for the final is said to have links to the legend of Robin HoodA city famed for its links to a legendary outlaw armed with a bow and arrow is set to host the 2028 European archery championships. Qualification events and eliminators will be held at Nottingham's Victoria Embankment with the final being held in the Old Market Square in May.
Row over Reform council's new 'British values' flag rules

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Laura Hammond |Hannah Richardson

Image caption, A LGBTQ+ flag was flying outside County Hall Local Democracy Reporting ServiceReform's decision to scrap Leicestershire County Council's flag flying policy has been formally challenged by opposition parties. The party approved the move during its first cabinet meeting on 12 June, discontinuing a previously agreed schedule of flags to be displayed outside County Hall in Glenfield, including those to mark LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Windrush Day and others.
Row over Reform council's new 'British values' flag rules

1 week ago | bbc.com | Laura Hammond

Row over council's new 'British values' flag rulesLaura HammondHannah RichardsonLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceBBCA LGBTQ+ flag was flying outside County Hall Reform's decision to scrap Leicestershire County Council's flag flying policy has been formally challenged by opposition parties.
Bhim Kohli: Boy and girl sentenced for killing dog walker, 80

3 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Matt Taylor |Laura Hammond

Image source, SuppliedImage caption, Bhim Kohli, 80, died the day after he was attacked at a park in LeicestershireA 15-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl have been sentenced for killing an 80-year-old man out walking his dog in a park. Bhim Kohli died the day after he was assaulted in Franklin Park, yards from his home in Braunstone Town, Leicestershire, on 1 September last year.
Boy and girl sentenced for killing dog walker, 80

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Matt Taylor |Laura Hammond

19 hours agoWorker’s hilarious reaction to Rachel Reeves’ transport speech caught on cameraA staff member at a bus factory had a hilarious reaction to Rachel Reeves’ speech in Greater Manchester on Wednesday morning (4 June). As the chancellor announced the government’s “biggest ever” transport investment in the UK, the worker displayed an animated expression behind her.
Man charged with murder after fatal stabbing in Newark

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Laura Hammond

Image source, GoogleImage caption, James Cook was found fatally injured in Castle Gate on WednesdayA 22-year-old man has been charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in Newark. James Cook, 40, was found unresponsive in Castle Gate at 23:53 BST on Wednesday. He was pronounced dead at the scene, despite the best efforts of emergency services, said Nottinghamshire Police. Brandon Byrne was arrested a few hours later and was charged with Mr Cook's murder on Friday, the force added.
Man charged with murder after fatal stabbing

1 month ago | bbc.com | Laura Hammond

Man charged with murder after fatal stabbingLaura HammondGoogleJames Cook was found fatally injured in Castle Gate on WednesdayA 22-year-old man has been charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in Newark. James Cook, 40, was found unresponsive in Castle Gate at 23:53 BST on Wednesday. He was pronounced dead at the scene, despite the best efforts of emergency services, said Nottinghamshire Police.
Reform largest party in 'hung' Leicestershire

1 month ago | bbc.com | Laura Hammond

Reform largest party in 'hung' LeicestershireLaura HammondBBCReform is now the largest party in LeicestershireThe Conservatives have lost control of Leicestershire County Council - but no party has secured enough seats to command a majority. Reform has become the largest party in the county after securing 25 seats in Thursday's local elections, just shy of the 28 needed to take full control.
Duo 'squared up' to each other in Nottingham's Victoria Centre

2 months ago | bbc.co.uk | Laura Hammond

Image source, Nottinghamshire PoliceImage caption, Tyeece Richardson (left) and Kyron MacGregor (right) were both "staggeringly reckless", say policeTwo men have been sentenced over a confrontation involving machetes inside Nottingham's Victoria Centre. Kyron MacGregor and Tyeece Richardson were passing through the shopping centre in separate groups when they spotted each other at about 15:30 BST on 14 March.
Duo 'squared up' to each other in Nottingham's Victoria Centre

2 months ago | bbc.com | Laura Hammond

Duo 'squared up' with machetes in shopping centreLaura HammondNottinghamshire PoliceTyeece Richardson (left) and Kyron Macgregor (right) were both "staggeringly reckless", say policeTwo men have been sentenced over a confrontation involving machetes inside Nottingham's Victoria Centre. Kyron MacGregor and Tyeece Richardson were passing through the shopping centre in separate groups when they spotted each other at about 15:30 BST on 14 March.