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

Man charged with murder after fatal stabbing in Newark

1 week 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 week 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 week 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 weeks 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 weeks 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.
Woman suffers serious injuries in 'glass attack'

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Laura Hammond

Woman suffers serious injuries in 'glass attack'Laura HammondGoogleOfficers say the woman was assaulted shortly after leaving a pub in Carlton HillPolice are appealing for information after a woman suffered serious facial injuries when she was attacked as she got into a taxi. The woman, in her 50s, was assaulted shortly after leaving a pub in Carlton Hill in Carlton, Nottnghamshire, at about 21:20 BST on Sunday.
Man appears in court in Leicester charged with sexual offences

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Laura Hammond

Man appears in court charged with sexual offencesLaura HammondPA MediaAli Huson appeared at Leicester Magistrates' Court on WednesdayA man has appeared in court charged with rape, attempted rape and sexual assault. Leicestershire Police said Ali Huson, of no fixed abode, was arrested on Tuesday. He was subsequently charged and appeared at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. The force said the 35-year-old was remanded in custody to appear at Leicester Crown Court on 9 June.
Retired judge to lead public inquiry into attacks

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Laura Hammond

A retired senior judge will lead a public inquiry into the Nottingham attacks, which saw three people stabbed to death. Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Ian Coates were killed by Valdo Calocane in the city on 13 June 2023. The deaths prompted widespread criticism from their families over how the authorities handled the case.
Road closures planned for Leicester's Vaisakhi procession

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Laura Hammond

Road closures planned for Sikh processionLaura HammondBBCThousands of people are expected to take part in the parade on SundayRoad closures will be in place across Leicester as thousands of Sikhs mark Vaisakhi on Sunday. About 10,000 people are set to take part in the Nagar Kirtan procession, which will start at the Guru Nanak Gurdwara, on Holy Bones, at 11:30 BST. Vaisakhi, celebrated earlier in the month, marks the founding of the Sikh community, known as Khalsa, in 1699.
Smoke alarm warning after candle sparks house blaze

1 month ago | bbc.com | Laura Hammond

Smoke alarm warning after candle sparks house blazeLaura HammondLeicestershire Fire and Rescue ServiceThe fire service said there were no smoke alarms in the houseFirefighters have issued a warning about smoke alarms after attending a blaze sparked by an unattended diva candle. Crews were called to a house in Canon Street, Leicester, on Tuesday night and put out a fire on the ground floor.