Rebecca Sherdley

Nottingham

Senior Journalist, BBC East Midlands at BBC

BBC Senior Journalist | court reporting expert | real crime doc contributor | award-winning journo | dog mum

Articles

UK's oldest WW2 veteran on The One Show VE Day 80 special

1 week ago | bbc.com | Rebecca Sherdley

UK's oldest WW2 veteran on BBC VE Day 80 specialRebecca SherdleyErewash Borough CouncilDonald Rose at the VE Day party with comedian Al Murray and the Mayor of Erewash, Kate FennellyThe UK's oldest surviving World War Two veteran will be part of a special hour-long episode of The One Show to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. War hero Donald Rose,, enjoyed a wartime-themed party at the care home where he lives in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.
'My proudest day', says Derbyshire solicitor on collecting MBE

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Rebecca Sherdley

'My proudest day', says solicitor on collecting MBERebecca SherdleyPalace PhotosLisa Haythorne, from Chesterfield, collected her MBE at Windsor Castle"It was my proudest day", says senior solicitor Lisa Haythorne on collecting her MBE. Mrs Haythorne, who has worked at Derbyshire Law Centre for 19 years, was appointed MBE for services to vulnerable and homeless people.
The best Nottinghamshire pub walks

3 weeks ago | msn.com | Rebecca Sherdley

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The best Nottinghamshire pub walks - with 8 brilliant drinking spots along the way

3 weeks ago | nottinghampost.com | Rebecca Sherdley

With the arrival of warmer weather, it's the ideal time to don your walking boots and discover the breath-taking Nottinghamshire countryside - with the added perk of a few pubs along the way. A brisk half-hour walk each day can significantly enhance your health and overall wellbeing. If you're seeking a bit of inspiration to get started on your walking journey, we've explored some of the pub walks in Nottinghamshire featured on the website Trails with Ales.
Northern Lights shimmer in stunning photos over East Midlands

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Rebecca Sherdley

Rebecca SherdleyBBC News, East MidlandsBBC Weather Watchers/Mark GriffithsMulti-coloured hues from the Northern Lights illuminated the skies across Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. Against a backdrop of star-filled skies, BBC Weather Watchers captured a series of spectacular images of the Aurora Borealis on Wednesday, between 22:00 and 23:00 BST. A geomagnetic solar storm strengthened the aurora, bringing it southwards towards the United Kingdom.
Southwell Minister in Nottinghamshire to consider redundancies

1 month ago | bbc.co.uk | Rebecca Sherdley

Image source, Southwell MinsterImage caption, Southwell Minster is in the process of consulting with staff about the proposalsA cathedral is consulting on proposed changes to its staffing structure as it seeks to address a "significant budget deficit". Southwell Minster said if implemented, the proposals could result in redundancy for a small number of cathedral staff.
Southwell Minister in Nottinghamshire to consider redundancies

1 month ago | bbc.com | Rebecca Sherdley

Southwell Minister to consider redundanciesRebecca SherdleySouthwell MinsterSouthwell Minster is in the process of consulting with staff about the proposalsA cathedral is consulting on proposed changes to its staffing structure as it seeks to address a "significant budget deficit". Southwell Minster said if implemented, the proposals could result in redundancy for a small number of cathedral staff.
Nearly 200 homes without power after fire

1 month ago | bbc.com | Rebecca Sherdley

Nearly 200 properties without power after fireRebecca SherdleyBBCThe electricity substation backs on to Bridgford Park in West BridgfordNearly 200 properties are without power after a fire in an electricity substation. The blaze, in Albert Road, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, was reported to National Grid at 15:56 GMT on Sunday. One resident said firefighters and police were in the street when she returned home, with the substation well alight.
Cars and buildings targeted in air gun attacks

1 month ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Rebecca Sherdley |Ben Mellor

A car owner in Collyer Road, Calverton, says his vehicle was one of those damaged [BBC]Three men have been arrested after cars, buildings and bus stops were targeted in a spate of suspected BB gun shootings. Police say criminal damage was caused in areas of Nottingham and elsewhere in the county between 13 and 20 March. Car windows, home windows and bus stops were reportedly smashed in Bestwood, Arnold, Calverton and Sherwood, and ball bearings recovered.
Cars and buildings targeted in air gun attacks

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Rebecca Sherdley |Ben Mellor

Three men have been arrested after cars, buildings and bus stops were targeted in a spate of suspected BB gun shootings. Police say criminal damage was caused in areas of Nottingham and elsewhere in the county between 13 and 20 March. Car windows, home windows and bus stops were reportedly smashed in Bestwood, Arnold, Calverton and Sherwood, and ball bearings recovered.