Nicola Goodwin

England, United Kingdom

Senior Journalist at BBC Radio Hereford & Worcester

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When Hereford's streets became a motor racing circuit

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Nicola Goodwin

Hereford celebrates motor racing historyNicola GoodwinStephen KayWorld-record holder Dorothy Levitt on the starting line at the 1904 Hereford Speed Trial Dozens of vintage sports cars and motorbikes have been celebrating the 100th anniversary of the last Hereford Speed Trial. On April 4th 1925, the final race took place in the city's streets, but it almost didn't happen.
Police chair's comments breached standards - panel

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Caroline Gall |Nicola Goodwin

The chairman of West Midlands Police Federation has been found in breach of professional standards following complaints over his actions - including his suggestion that claims of racism in the force were "nonsense". Richard Cooke was suspended in December after he made the comment, one of several he posted online that prompted complaints and an investigation by the Police Federation of England and Wales.
Police chair's comments breached standards - panel

3 weeks ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Caroline Gall |Nicola Goodwin

The chairman of West Midlands Police Federation has been found in breach of professional standards following complaints over his actions - including his suggestion that claims of racism in the force were "nonsense". Richard Cooke was suspended in December after he made the comment, one of several he posted online that prompted complaints and an investigation by the Police Federation of England and Wales.
Anger over Severn Trent's plans for River Onny

1 month ago | bbc.com | Nicola Goodwin

Pipeline plans causing concern and anger Nicola GoodwinBBC Midlands Investigations teamBBCThe Onny Preservation group are campaigning against the planned pipelineMore than 200 people packed into Bishop's Castle Community College, to hear more about controversial plans to build a pipeline to move waste water. Severn Trent Water wants to build the four-mile pipe to take treated sewage from its plant in Bishop's Castle and discharge it into the River Onny.
Former police officer faces harassment trial

1 month ago | msn.com | Nicola Goodwin

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Warwickshire Police

1 month ago | bbc.com | Nicola Goodwin

Former police officer faces harassment trial Nicola GoodwinBBC Midlands Investigations teamAndrew PricePaul Whitehurst served as a police officer for more than 20 years A former Warwickshire Police officer is to go on trial for harassment. Paul Whitehurst, 53, formerly served as a Det Sgt in Warwickshire Police's anti-corruption unit and the charge relates to a breach of a restraining order on conviction.
Senior Warwickshire police officers accused of sending inappropriate messages

2 months ago | bbc.com | Nicola Goodwin

Officers accused of sending inappropriate messagesNicola GoodwinBBC Midlands Investigations teamGetty ImagesThe suspended officers include a SuperintendentWarwickshire Police have suspended three officers and a special constable following allegations they sent inappropriate messages via WhatsApp. The superintendent, chief inspector and sergeant were suspended on February 10th and 12th, the special constable was suspended in November last year.
Warrant issued for Viking hoard thief

2 months ago | yahoo.com | Nicola Goodwin

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man found guilty of stealing a Viking hoard of gold worth £3 million. Metal detectorist George Powell, from Newport, failed to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court on 8 January. He was due to have been sentenced for failing to repay £600,000, the money a judge had earlier decided was his share of the missing coins and jewellery.
Muck spreading row reaches High Court

Dec 11, 2024 | yahoo.com | Nicola Goodwin

Farmers are taking on Herefordshire Council in the High Court over new rules for how and when manure can be spread on the land. New guidelines have been brought in to try and reduce pollution in the River Wye catchment, but the National Farmers Union has said it wants more support for the industry and better communication. A two-day judicial review hearing starts in London on Wednesday, with a verdict expected in the spring.
Sewage pipelines planned for unprotected rivers

Dec 4, 2024 | yahoo.com | Nicola Goodwin

Water companies are planning to build a pipeline network to move treated sewage away from conservation areas and into rivers, lakes and seas which do not have the same legal protection. The work will be funded by customers and the water regulator, Ofwat, has provisionally said bills would rise by an average of £19 a year between 2025 and 2030. Billions of pounds could be spent on the nationwide projects - including 10 schemes being planned by Severn Trent Water.