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County council takes over Burton Joyce Primary School

August 8, 2013, 2:07 am
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THE county council has been given permission to take over a struggling primary school. Education Secretary Michael Gove has agreed to let the authority run Burton Joyce Primary. It means the existing governing board will be dissolved and replaced with an interim executive board. The move comes weeks after the school was placed into special measures following a damning Ofsted report. Head teacher Margaret Gretton is currently suspended and being investigated by the council over her running of the school. The council's service director for education standards and inclusion John Slater said: "Although the board is being formed during the school holidays, we hope to organise our first meeting and begin work before the start of the autumn term. "Both ourselves and the school's leadership appreciate the governors' support for our application and I have no doubt that it will also have influenced the government's decision to grant us permission to form the board." Reverend Chris Levy, an experienced member of the Nottingham Association of Governors, will chair the board of six members. He will be joined by three education experts and two members of the school's governing body, including its chair of governors. It is unknown how long the interim board will be in place. Philip Palmer will remain in his role as acting head teacher.

County council takes over Burton Joyce Primary School

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Mansfield swimming centre to reduce its emissions

August 8, 2013, 3:38 am
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THE Water Meadows Swimming and Fitness Centre in Mansfield is set to reduce its co2 emissions by almost 400 tonnes, following a £45,000 investment. Three new pool covers, which stop the heat escaping from the surface of the water, have recently been installed on all of the pools in the centre. The covers will be used when the pools are closed and will reduce energy usage, which will produce savings of up to £18,000 each year. The project has been funded by Mansfield District Council, Mansfield District Leisure Trust and the trust's managing agents Serco. Future plans for further green initiatives include the installation of a combined heat and power unit.

Mansfield swimming centre to reduce its emissions

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Police scour St Ann's after shooting

August 8, 2013, 4:31 am
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POLICE are scouring an area of St Ann's after a 23-year-old man in a van was shot on Tuesday night. A cordon is in place in and around Peashill Road, including Ellis Court, today as part of the investigation. Detectives have said the shooting happened at around 9.30pm. The injured man remains in a stable condition at Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre. A van he is thought to have been travelling in has been recovered by officers. High-visibility patrols have been stepped up in the area to provide reassurance. Were you in the Peashill Road/Ellis Court area between 9pm and 10pm on Tuesday? Did you see or hear anything suspicious? If you have any information contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident 925 of 6 August 2013, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police scour St Ann's after shooting

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Striker Andrew signs on for Mansfield in time for Exeter clash

August 8, 2013, 5:08 am
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MANSFIELD Town have added powerful forward Calvin Andrew to their squad, following his successful trial with the club. The 26-year-old striker played for the Stags as a trialist during the pre-season campaign and was on the score-sheet in the club's match against Coventry City. The former Crystal Palace player also netted a brace and got one assist, during his 45-minute appearance in a 5-0 win over Gainsborough Trinity. Andrew said: "I've kept myself fit over the off-season and have put in a lot of work to get myself right. I feel I did myself justice in the few games which I've played in. "I'm a strong and powerful forward with pace. I'm perhaps not as quick as I used to be but will still out-run most defenders in this league, I'm sure." He could make his competitive debut for the Stags in Saturday's League Two clash with Exeter City at the One Call Stadium (3pm).

Striker Andrew signs on for Mansfield in time for Exeter clash

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Ikea worker found dead in store

August 8, 2013, 5:10 am
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AN Ikea worker was found dead in the Giltbrook store this morning, police have confirmed. Reports have suggested that the female worker was in her 40s. Police were called to the scene at 7.20am and have said there were no suspicious circumstances. Johanna Heuren, IKEA Nottingham Store Manager, said: "I am deeply saddened to confirm that this morning a co-worker was found collapsed whilst on duty at work. First aid was administered and emergency services arrived on site, however the co-worker was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. Our thoughts are with the co-worker's family at this difficult time."

Ikea worker found dead in store

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Wedding shop appeals to former customers

August 8, 2013, 5:25 am
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A BRIDAL shop is appealing to customers from through the ages to bring in wedding dresses, hats and anything else they bought over the years. James Bride in Pelham Street is celebrating its 50th anniversary on August 31 and owner Pam Hope wants to make a special display of beautiful hats and dresses from the shop's history. She said: "Hats and dresses are the kind of things that people keep and it would be lovely to see anything from prior to 2000." She'd love to see any brands, but there's one in particular that she'd be especially pleased to see. "We used to sell a make of hats called Mitzi Lorenza, who was a milliner in London, and it would be really special to see one of those," said Pam. The shop was bought by her parents Clarice and Peter Chew in 1963 and has been in the family for 50 years. It's been in the city since the 1860s and was previously on Milton Street before the Victoria Centre was built. Former customers are welcome to the celebrations on August 31, when there will also be a special designer day on Jenny Packham, who has been stocked in the shop since the early stages of her career. Anyone with a hat or dress or they'd be happy to lend to James Bride for their anniversary celebrations should call Pam Hope on 0115 9472540 or call into the store in Pelham Street.

Wedding shop appeals to former customers

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Toton Sidings village green plan submitted

August 8, 2013, 5:44 am
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Plans for a new village green near Toton Sidings have been submitted. Toton residents Stephen and Barbara Bakewell have applied to Notts County Council and Derbyshire County Council for permission to turn a strip of land near the sidings into a village green. If successful, the land between existing railway lines and off Banks Road would be given village green status. It lies next to the potential site of a high-speed rail station at Toton Sidings. The Government wants a new station for the East Midlands to be built at Toton Sidings as part of its multi billion-pound High Speed 2 (HS2) project. A formal consultation on the plan and the rest of the second phase of the proposed route was launched last month.(July) The consultation covers phase two of the HS2 project, from Birmingham to Manchester and Leeds. It is due to run until the end of January, with public exhibitions planned from October. A final decision on the route is expected by the end of 2014. The new high-speed line is intended to link London to Birmingham by 2026, with branches to Manchester and Leeds planned by 2032. Find out more about the consultation at www.hs2.org.uk/ phase-two/route-consultation.
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New Waitrose gets overwhelming public support at consultation

August 8, 2013, 5:50 am
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A proposed new Waitrose store at Edwalton has received overwhelming public support at a consultation last month. Around 920 people attended over two days and comment forms show nearly 90% support for the proposal. Plans for a new Waitrose food store and four small shops on land adjacent to Wheatcrofts Garden Centre, Landmere Lane, were on show at a two-day consultation in July. Malcolm Edge, who is leading the Waitrose project, said: "We are really encouraged by the support for our proposal and we are extremely grateful to those people who attended and took part in the consultation. "It was a useful opportunity to get the views of local people and we are delighted that so many would welcome a Waitrose food shop in the Edwalton and West Bridgford area, especially with the number of new local jobs it would create." Just over 10% of respondents were against the proposal. Following the consultation, Waitrose plans to submit a detailed planning application to Rushcliffe Borough Council in September this year with a view to opening the new store in the first half of 2015.
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Playday at toy library is a success

August 8, 2013, 5:54 am
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BULWELL celebrated national Playday with an event aimed at getting children outdoors and active. The Bulwell Community Toy Library in Norwich Gardens held a Playday at Bulwell Hall Park yesterday, as one of the six Playday events being held across Notts as part of a 'national Playday'. Featuring arts, crafts, singing, dancing and the library's outdoor team with fire making and a mud kitchen, kids had plenty to do. Toy library manager Steve Parkinson said: "For us, a playday is not just about kids, it's about bringing people together in public places. "Community is absolutely key to what we do - we believe it's an absolute essential part of existing that children need to find places to play creatively and get outdoors. "The best way to promote that is as a community and as a family."
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University's £50m vision for learning

August 8, 2013, 10:00 pm
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THESE are the first glimpses of a £50m programme of environmentally-friendly buildings at the University of Nottingham.

Construction has begun on four new projects including a new £19m library at University Park, a £20m centre of excellence for chemistry, and a £9m three-storey building at Sutton Bonington.

Over the last five years, the university has invested some £260m in improving buildings and facilities across its campuses.

Professor David Greenaway, vice-chancellor, said: "Part of our strategy is to continuously look at ways of improving our students' learning experience.

"To do this we feel it is vital to invest in the buildings and facilities where we teach in order to provide an exceptional learning environment.

"This latest programme is particularly important for our sustainability agenda, and the reduction of our environmental footprint has been a priority during planning."

As well as the three new buildings, the university sports playing fields at Grove Farm will benefit from a £5m investment in two new pavilions, providing replacement changing room facilities.

Roxy Ward is studying English at the university and the 21-year-old, originally from London, said it was great to see investments being made that will benefit students.

"It's nice to see investments going back to the students. It's investment that people will get to see the benefit of.

"The new library is a great idea. It's nice to see."

Cassie Wright, who studied at the university for three years, said the projects seemed like great news.

The 24-year-old, from Bakersfield, added: "I think it will make an already amazing university even better because it's creating opportunities for students to develop and better themselves by having access to a wider range of texts and newer, more innovative, equipment."

Tom Hicks, University of Nottingham Students' Union sports officer, said: "Part of our role is to ensure student opinion is incorporated into the decision-making process.

"We believe that this will contribute to the creation of the best possible facilities which both enhance the student learning experience and enable students to have an incredible time at university.

"While the library will enhance the student learning experience, we are also excited about the Grove Farm development which will benefit our BUCS (British University College Sport) and IMS (Intra Mural Sport) clubs in a sporting capacity, providing new coaching and changing facilities.

"I look forward to seeing the transformation across all the different sites and, ultimately, the benefits to our students."

University's £50m vision for learning

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'Fantastic' £35,000 giveaway

August 8, 2013, 10:00 pm
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COMMUNITY groups across Notts are celebrating today after winning a share of £35,000.

The money was handed out to the county's most inspirational organisations as part of the Cash For Your Community campaign.

It will benefit thousands of people – with money going to everything from Scouts and Guides to lunch clubs for pensioners.

Almost 120,000 votes were cast in the competition, which is run by the Post and the Nottingham Building Society. The more votes a group received, the more money it won.

Taking home the biggest slice of cash was the Lions and Princesses Social Action Project, a Sikh group which runs community projects.

It collected £2,813. Treasurer Surinder Kaur Samra said: "It's made my day. We are so excited."

The 36th Nottingham Special Needs Guides also benefited, picking up £606. Group secretary Joan Jones said: "Without help like this we would close. The group gives the members the chance to do guiding and gives them normality. They forget their disabilities and focus on what they can do."

East Midlands Cheerleading Academy, whose 150 members train at Rushcliffe Leisure Centre, won £2,663.

Fund-raiser Mandy Simmons said: "This is fantastic news. We are looking to buy our own premises so the money will be a fantastic help."

Other big winners included homelessness charity the Canaan Trust. "It's brilliant," said project manager Kevin Curtis. "Every penny, every pound we get means a lot."

In total, 144 groups received money. Post editor Mike Sassi said: "It's a genuinely fantastic scheme which provides thousands of pounds for the most worthy causes."

David Marlow, chief executive of the Nottingham Building Society, said: "Since we launched Cash For Your Community with The Post in 2011, it's gone from strength to strength. Over the last three years we have distributed grants of £75,000."

'Fantastic' £35,000 giveaway

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LIVE: Nottingham Forest webchat with the Post's Paul Taylor

August 9, 2013, 12:37 am
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It's your chance to put all your Nottingham Forest questions to our man with the inside track, Forest reporter Paul Taylor. He'll be here from 12pm - but if you want to get your questions in early, email them paul.taylor@nottinghampostgroup.co.uk.

LIVE: Nottingham Forest webchat with the Post's Paul Taylor

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Drink-driving, kerb-crawling doctors carry on working

August 9, 2013, 1:02 am
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FIFTEEN doctors in Notts have kept their jobs despite having criminal convictions for offences including indecent exposure, money laundering and kerb-crawling.

Data from the General Medical Council (GMC) unearthed by the Post shows that 15 registered doctors who live in the county have been convicted of a total of 19 offences.

None of the patients they treat have been informed of the convictions.

The offences include:

Five incidents of drink-driving;

One conviction for indecent exposure;

One for soliciting a woman for the purposes of prostitution;

One for causing actual bodily harm;

Another for theft/handling stolen goods.

Martin Gawith, chairman of Healthwatch Nottingham – the body set up to represent local people on health and social care issues – said: "I'm sure patients will be concerned and shocked by these revelations. The GMC has had full knowledge of these facts and has presumably made a decision to allow them to practise.

"It's not an easy issue but it's one which is definitely worth raising."

According to figures released by the GMC last year, 927 doctors across the country are still licensed to practise despite having criminal convictions – and the 15 in Notts make up part of that figure.

Niall Dickson, chief executive of the GMC, said: "Our job is to protect patients by ensuring that only doctors who are fit to practise are able to do so.

"The number of licensed doctors with criminal convictions is extremely small and in the vast majority of cases these doctors are either subject to restrictions on their practice or are struck off the medical register."

The GMC reportedly attempted to introduce an automatic block on doctors who are on the sex offenders' register but were told by lawyers that this would breach human rights.

Under current law, cautions and convictions for doctors have to be examined by their governing body, but in many cases the GMC allows them to continue practising while issuing a warning or temporary suspension.

The body said some doctors with convictions did have restrictions imposed and individual NHS trusts are also free to take action against them.

What do you think? E-mail your views to newsdesk@ nottinghampostgroup.co.uk

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Wollaton Hall to host superhero fun day

August 9, 2013, 1:04 am
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A superhero themed fun day is set to be staged at Wollaton Hall. Young and old are invited to dress as their favourite characters when the event is held on Wednesday, August 14 between 11am and 2pm. The hall, which was used as Wayne Manor in the latest Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises, will also welcome Batman, The Joker and Cat Woman on the day. Robin Hood will also be hosting an archery competition with the help of the Top Flight Archery Team. The fun day will also feature a host of other outdoor activities, including laser tag, Segway rides, and a nature zone with NottsWildlife Trust and the RSPB. Most activities will be free, but there is a small charge for others. Car parking charges will be £2 for three hours or £4 per day. Visit www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/Superhero-Picnic for more details.
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Stay out of reservoirs, warns Severn Trent Water

August 9, 2013, 1:11 am
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Severn Trent Water has warned people not to swim in its reservoirs for their own safety. The warning comes after incidents in which people died while swimming in reservoirs in Scotland and Wales in recent weeks. James Jesic, water production manager from Severn Trent Water, said: "It saddens me that further reservoir swimming deaths are reported across the country recently. We have a simple message for the region – stay safe and don't swim in any of our reservoirs. "During the school holidays there's a temptation for youngsters to swim or paddle for fun, but it is incredibly dangerous. The water is cold and rarely gets above eight degrees, this affects both people's ability to swim and think clearly. "There are hidden currents and obstacles beneath, including pipes that draw water, which can catch even an experienced swimmer unawares. Set an example for others by staying well away from the edge of the water." Accident prevention charity ROSPA reports that there are about 260 accidental drowning deaths in inland waters each year. This equates to about 60 per cent of the total number of accidental water deaths annually.
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Head teacher of Alfreton school suspended from job

August 9, 2013, 1:26 am
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A SCHOOL head teacher has been suspended from her job. Gail Giles, head of Alfreton Grange Arts College, was suspended on July 22, just as schools closed for the summer holiday. Mary Kerry, chairman of the school's governors, said: "An investigation is being carried out by a representative of the governing body. "The county council is providing assistance and deputy head Christine Hill is acting head teacher. "She is working with the management team and governors to make sure the school continues to run normally and pupils are not affected in any way."

Head teacher of Alfreton school suspended from job

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Councillors withdraw objections to off-licence plans in student halls

August 9, 2013, 1:28 am
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THREE student halls are set to be permitted to sell alcohol for drinking off the premises, after councillors withdrew their objections. City councillors Sam Webster and Sally Longford claim the plans would have "no benefit to student health or welfare" if they got the green light. The Wollaton East and Lenton Abbey councillors had fears about students buying alcohol to drink before a night out – called pre-loading – but students claimed they could make sensible decisions. The three halls of residence – Willoughby Hall, Lenton and Wortley Hall, on University Park, and Newark Hall, on Jubilee Campus – are already able to sell alcohol at each of their bars from 11am to 1am Monday to Saturday and 11am to 12.30am on Sundays. They applied for permission to sell alcohol for consumption off the premises at these times as well. The final decision was set ot be made on August 13 b a Licensing Panel at the city council, but following the withdrawal of the applications, this meeting will not take place. Sam Webster said he withdrew the objections after recieving "assurances on pricing and supervision of sales."
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Chance to own shares in Nottingham bar

August 9, 2013, 1:35 am
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PEOPLE in Nottingham are being given the chance to buy shares in a bar. Independent brewery BrewDog is offering the chance to own the shares in its bar in Broad Street. Benefits will include a lifetime discount in their bars and online shop. The company was recently named as the fastest growing food and drink company in the UK and is valued at £100 million. The Financial Services Authority-accredited Equity for Punks scheme is the only share sale in the UK to allow anybody to buy part of a company at either a bar or a simple ecommerce website. For more details visit digitalnewsroom.co.uk/brewdog/brewdog-nottingham-2

Chance to own shares in Nottingham bar

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Car crash-lands in Sneinton front garden

August 9, 2013, 1:54 am
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A CAR crash-landed in a front garden this morning. The fire service and police were called to Dale Farm Avenue in Sneinton at around 9am after the incident happened. No-one was hurt or trapped in the crash and the fire brigade have made the scene safe.

Car crash-lands in Sneinton front garden

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Tram work will see Wilford Lane shut for four months

August 9, 2013, 2:01 am
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A MAIN road between Clifton and West Bridgford is to close for four months so tram work can take place. Wilford Lane will be shut between Compton Acres and Ashdown Close from September 1 while tram tracks are installed and utility services are moved. Two drop-in information sessions about the works will be held at the Nottingham Emmanuel School which is just off Wilford Lane on August 22 from 4-6pm and August 28 from 6-8pm. Signed diversion routes will operate along the A52 Clifton Boulevard and A60 Loughborough Road for traffic heading into the city, and along A606 Melton Road and A52 Clifton Boulevard for traffic heading away from the city. Jane Urquhart, Nottingham City Council's Portfolio Holder for Planning and Transport, said: "Wilford Lane is an important component in Nottingham's transport network. That is why we have been working closely to ensure the tram contractor devises a works programme which minimises disruption as far as possible for those living and working in the area." Kevin Greaves, Transport and Highways Chairman at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: "We appreciate that this work is going to cause a lot of inconvenience to people. We will continue to work hard with the NET team to minimise disruption and make sure residents, commuters and visitors to the county are kept up to date."
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