Olimpia Zagnat

Nottingham

Senior Journalist at BBC News

BBC Senior Journalist | Soroptimist Award Winner | Romanian & Moldovan, now living in 🇬🇧 | Got a story? 📩[email protected]

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Teenager died after car crashed into tree

2 days ago | bbc.com | Olimpia Zagnat

Teenager died after car crashed into treeOlimpia ZagnatGooglePolice were called to the crash in The Dale, alongside the A623, in the early hours of Saturday An 18-year-old man has died after a car crashed into a tree in Derbyshire. The VW Polo left the road and crashed in The Dale, Stoney Middleton, at 03:50 BST on Saturday, police said. The driver suffered serious injuries and died at the scene. Police are appealing for anyone with information or dashcam footage of the crash to get in touch.
Bus engulfed in flames on main road

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Olimpia Zagnat

Drivers are being asked to avoid a main route after a bus caught fire on the road. Fire crews were called to the blaze on the A52 westbound between Gamston and West Bridgford in Nottinghamshire at about 18:20 BST on Wednesday. No-one has been injured, a spokeswoman for the fire service said. Traffic is currently blocked towards Nottingham, and police are also at the scene. Pictures of the aftermath show the bus completely burnt out.
Drivers told to avoid main road due to blaze

1 week ago | bbc.com | Olimpia Zagnat

Drivers are being asked to avoid a main route after a bus caught fire on the road. Fire crews were called to the blaze on the A52 westbound between Gamston and West Bridgford in Nottinghamshire at about 18:20 BST on Wednesday. No-one has been injured, a spokeswoman for the fire service said. A video sent to the BBC shows the bus engulfed in flames.
Derby stabbing: Murder arrest after Lloyds customer killed in bank

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Olimpia Zagnat |Steve Beech

Image caption, A pedestrianised street in Derby is currently taped offTwo men have been arrested after a customer was stabbed to death in a city centre bank. The customer, aged in his 30s, was assaulted inside the Lloyds bank in St Peter's Street in Derby at about 14:30 BST on Tuesday, police said. The pedestrianised street and nearby East Street remain taped off.
St Peter's Street in Derby cordoned off after 'serious incident'

1 week ago | bbc.com | Olimpia Zagnat

High street cordoned off after 'serious incident'Olimpia ZagnatSteve BeechBBCA pedestrianised street in Derby is currently taped offA high street in Derby has been cordoned off while police deal with a "serious incident". Derbyshire Police cordoned off St Peter's Street on Tuesday afternoon. The cordon covers a section of pedestrianised road between St Peter's Church and a branch of HSBC. Police have urged people to avoid the area. The force has been approached by the BBC for more information.
High street cordoned off after 'serious incident'

1 week ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Olimpia Zagnat |Steve Beech

High street cordoned off after 'serious incident'A pedestrianised street in Derby is currently taped off [BBC]A high street in Derby has been cordoned off while police deal with a "serious incident". The cordon covers a section of pedestrianised road between St Peter's Church and a branch of HSBC. Police have urged people to avoid the area. The force has been approached by the BBC for more information. Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram.
High street cordoned off after 'serious incident'

1 week ago | sg.news.yahoo.com | Olimpia Zagnat |Steve Beech

High street cordoned off after 'serious incident'A pedestrianised street in Derby is currently taped off [BBC]A high street in Derby has been cordoned off while police deal with a "serious incident". The cordon covers a section of pedestrianised road between St Peter's Church and a branch of HSBC. Police have urged people to avoid the area. The force has been approached by the BBC for more information. Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram.
High street cordoned off after 'serious incident'

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Olimpia Zagnat |Steve Beech

Olimpia Zagnat - BBC News, East Midlands and Steve Beech - BBC News, DerbyTue, May 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM UTC1 min readA pedestrianised street in Derby is currently taped off [BBC]A high street in Derby has been cordoned off while police deal with a "serious incident". Derbyshire Police cordoned off St Peter's Street on Tuesday afternoon. The cordon covers a section of pedestrianised road between St Peter's Church and a branch of HSBC. Police have urged people to avoid the area.
Families displaced after blast that killed man

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Mel Duffy |Olimpia Zagnat

Families displaced after fatal house explosionMel Duffy & Olimpia ZagnatPA MediaAn investigation into the blast remains ongoingResidents have been told there is "no definitive timescale" for when they will be able to return home after an explosion killed a man and destroyed properties. David Armiger, chief executive of Bassetlaw District Council, said help including psychological support was available for residents affected by the tragedy.
Man killed in explosion that destroyed house

1 month ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Dan Martin |Olimpia Zagnat

The man died at the scene, police said [PA Media]A man has died in an explosion that destroyed a house and led to evacuations. Multiple homes in John Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, were evacuated and emergency services were called to the scene on Saturday evening, just before 20:00 BST. On Sunday, police confirmed the body of a man, in his 50s, had been found in the wreckage of the house.