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Transfer gossip: Former Forest target Connor Wickham wants to prove himself at Sunderland

June 3, 2014, 7:54 am
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CONNOR Wickham, the striker who has long been on Nottingham Forest's radar, has pledged to prove himself at Sunderland next season. Billy Davies was understood to be keen on Wickham during the last campaign. But the former Ipswich man ultimately ended up on loan at Sheffield Wednesday and then Leeds United. And, after being recalled from Elland Road to play a big part in the remarkable charge to survival by the Black Cats, Wickham now hopes to get the chance to prove himself under Gos Poyet again. The 21-year-old scored five goals in three games to help to claim a point at Manchester City and secure vital wins over Chelsea and Cardiff. "The aim is to be the main striker next season," said Wickham, who cost £8.1m when he moved from Portman Road. "I'll take a break, switch off, relax and have a bit of chill-out time. Then I'll start doing my training and start thinking about it. "I'll make sure I do the right training and make sure I put myself in the manager's thoughts when we come back." Having worked with the striker in the England under-21 set up, incoming Reds boss Stuart Pearce will know all about the qualities Wickham has to offer. But if he does harbour any hopes to secure a loan move for the player, to bring him to the City Ground, he may have to be patient, with Wickham clearly intent on proving he can cut it on a longer-term basis in the top flight.

Transfer gossip: Former Forest target Connor Wickham wants to prove himself at Sunderland

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Job seekers offered host of opportunities at West Bridgford Post jobs fair

June 3, 2014, 7:58 am
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JOB-SEEKERS were offered training and work opportunities across all areas of professional life at the Post's first jobs fair of the year. The fair, which ran in partnership with Nottinghamshire county council, attracted hundreds of visitors and offered chances for employment in a wide range of sectors, including at an energy company, in care homes and the armed forces. And some of the county's biggest and most popular employers and education centres were on call at Lutterall Hill in West Bridgford to welcome visitors too, with Boots and Central College Nottingham among those with information and advice stalls. Matthew Lomas is a sales manager for yu energy - a company which has recently taken up a new premises in the county and is hoping to increase staffing levels from 10 to 40 people. He said: "We're open to all sorts of CVs that come in to us. I think this event will help - it's a great thing. "We're open to all sorts of people - if you can speak to someone and be friendly you can do the job. We will give you a chance." Job hunter Alex Dickens is looking to increase his hours of work and said the fair was a good way to help. "My career aspirations are to be a teacher," he said. "But at the moment I want anything that can give me full time hours as I'm in part time work. "These fairs do help. Having a walk around and talking to people helps. They are friendly and give you all the information you need. These type of events are a success." Veronica Thomson, who is HR projects manager for the county council, said the jobs fair was a helpful event and had some advice for job hunters, urging them "not to give up". She said: "It's important to be able to share what we've got with the members of the public and have that face to face communication with them. "I think the jobs are out there - people need to keep going out there, asking questions and asking for work." The county council had details of a host of vacancies including in foster care, social care and teaching. The event, which is the first of four in the county in the coming weeks, was opened by the Mayor of Rushcliffe, councillor Ron Hetherington, with the borough council also supporting the event. Councillor Hetherington said: "At the present time we've got lots of people who are seeking employment. This helps to bring employers together and enables people to come together and see the job opportunities that are available, particularly for the youngsters who are finding it difficult to get work. "Hopefully this fair gives people the chance to discuss training and work possibilities. We can only keep chipping away at it. It's not going to happen overnight." Do you have job vacancies in your business? E-mail us at newsdesk@nottinghampost.com
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Residents rally against Carlton police station front desk closure

June 3, 2014, 8:00 am
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Worried residents have started a petition to try and to save the front desk at Carlton police station. The Police and Crime Commissioner, Paddy Tippy, has been holding public consultations into closing a number of front desks at local stations, including Carlton, Bulwell and St Ann's. He said it was a result of cuts to police funding, with a further £12.7 million needing to be made this year. But a member of the public who works alongside Nottinghamshire Police said she felt residents had been kept in the dark about the plans. Wanting to remain nameless, she said: "The only place details of this consultation can be found is on the Police and Crime Commissioner's website, which isn't regular reading for Carlton residents. "Members of staff at the station are frustrated and annoyed at the lack of transparency and with the consultation closing on June 13, action has to be taken to tell residents what is going on and to try and stop the closure." The petition has been handed out to shops and businesses around the community to collect signatures, with around 300 people signing in the Station Road Post Office alone. Paula Aindow, 50, of Woodland Grove in Colwick, is one of the signatories. She said: "Taking away the front desk would mean it would be a big struggle for people to get hold of their local police officers. People like to speak to them face-to-face rather than on the phone." Mrs Aindow also believed it could trigger further closures at the station, leaving the area without a station at all. "It feels like closing the front desk is just the first step," she said. "Once they've done that what's going to stop them closing the rest of the station? "It could be the start of the end. Carlton is the local station for people in Colwick and Netherfield too and I wouldn't be surprised if it was closed bit by bit." Rebecca Webster, landlady of The Elwes Arms on Oakdale Road in Carlton, is also fully against the closure. She said: "It would be a catastrophe for the area if it was to close. A lot of the people in Carlton are of retirement age, mostly 50 plus, so I know of the customers we get, it will discourage them from going to report crimes, especially minor ones, if they have to go further afield. "This will then impact the crime rates of the area when people think it is going down but actually the crime is still happening. I am totally against it." The petition has received the backing of the local MP for Geldling, Vernon Coaker. He said: "I think it is absolutely vital that there is a facility for face-to-face contact with the police, and currently this can be achieved through the front desk at Carlton Police Station. "I hope this proposal can be looked at again so we ensure this important contact point is retained." When proposals were announced in May, Commissioner Tipping said: "We are working our way through the toughest of financial times – and that means making tough decisions. "The Chief Constable's team and I have taken a long hard look at our police stations and which front counters are open at what time and tried to match our future plans to public demand. "People keep telling me that officers are more important than buildings and we know from our reviews that many people now prefer to contact the police via telephone or email instead of making a trip to a station. So, we listened and we've responded accordingly." For more information about closures across the county and to put your view across, visit http://www.nottinghamshire.pcc.police.uk/Get-Involved/Consultations-and-Surveys/Police-Stations-and-Front-Counters.aspx.

Residents rally against Carlton police station front desk closure

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Tram line will make business "thrive" in Beeston, claims trader

June 3, 2014, 8:20 am
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Businesses will thrive in Beeston once the tram line is up and running, a sandwich shop owner believes. Bob Wren bought his Fresh @ 39 shop in the belief that when the line through the town is open it will bring business flooding in. He was speaking on Tuesday, just days after part of Chilwell Road reopened after months of closure. However his optimism is not shared by all firms on the newly-opened stretch, between Devonshire Avenue and Ellis Grove, with owners believing it may have the opposite effect. Mr Wren said: "I think the tram will be a massive thing for Beeston. "That is why I bought this business last December. I saw it as an investment for the future. "Trade has not been great while the road has been closed but when the tram comes down here it will be great. I believe people will want to travel to Beeston." Chilwell Road has been closed to allow for the tram works since April last year. Many firms say they have been hit severely by lost business, despite compensation funds being set up for them to claim from. Part of the road was reopened over the weekend. Sarah Doherty, co-owner of Yarn wool shop, said it was too early to tell whether trade was returning. She said: "Business has gone down, though I know some have been worse affected than me. "When everything is finished it will look much smarter, especially with the new paving, but it remains to be seen whether it will bring more business here." Emma Corbett, owner of the Relish cafe, was also unsure whether the tram will bring more business. She said: "Part of the road has reopened but I don't know whether that many people know about it yet. "Yes the pavement is looking good but I am reserving judgement on whether it will have a hugely positive impact." The reopening of the road means traffic can get through Middle Street to the shops in Chilwell Road. Meanwhile a new road off Queens Road has also been opened to allow access to other local businesses and the shoppers' car park off Holly Lane while the final section of tram works continues at the western end of Chilwell Road. This is expected to be finished in early August. Steve Williams, owner of the Beeston Bed Centre, does not believe the reopening of the section of Chilwell Road will help. He said: "It is only a small section. We have lost a lot of trade because of it. I don't think it will help when the tram is here." Councillor Jane Urquhart, Nottingham City Council's portfolio holder for planning and transport, said: "We know it's not been easy to get around Beeston and Chilwell during the tram works, but the works are really gathering a pace now and entering the final stage of construction. "We would like to thank everyone for their continued patience during the works. The extended tram route will greatly enhance Beeston town centre by bringing in new customers and improving its connections with the city centre and beyond to bring further inward investments to the area." Stephanie Wilkinson, Beeston Business Improvement District manager, said: "Over the last few weeks there has been visible progress on construction and it is great to see that part of Chilwell Road will be re-opening." What do you think? E-mail newsdesk@nottinghampost.com

Tram line will make business

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Fears over New Basford bar's plans for adult entertainment and late night opening

June 3, 2014, 11:00 am
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PLANS by a New Basford bar to host adult entertainment events and stay open until 4am have sparked fears over anti-social behaviour. The Pelham Hotel, a bar on Gawthorne Street that does not operate as a hotel, has applied to the city council for a variation in its licence conditions. As well as selling alcohol until 4am Monday to Sunday, the owner of the bar also wants to offer dance performances, live music and "ladies' and gentlemen's" nights. If granted, the licence will also allow him to show major sporting events, such as boxing and wrestling matches, on big screens. Berridge ward councillor Toby Neal said: "I'm not happy about this at all. It's wholly inappropriate given its location. Although it's close to the main road it's a very residential area. "It's causing real concern for neighbours and residents as it's going to cause disruption and will attract people to late night drinking. "If the bar is staying open until 4am there will be the risk of anti-social behaviour. "There will also be the disruption to people trying to sleep – there are a lot of families living in New Basford. "High octane events like adult entertainment nights will exacerbate the situation." Fellow Berridge ward councillor Carole-Ann Jones has also voiced her objections to the city council's licensing panel, which will be meeting on Tuesday (June 10) to discuss the proposals. She said: "I was contacted by a number of residents who live on Gawthorne Street. "I don't mind neighbourhood pubs and in fact they can be a real asset. But this is a densely populated area and the plans will only cause trouble and inconvenience. "Adult entertainment events can get pretty lively. It also brings people into the area that aren't local, which means it is no longer a community pub." Notts Police have also opposed the plans on the grounds of prevention of crime and disorder, the prevention of public nuisance and the protection of children from harm. But Tony Knight, owner of the Pelham Hotel, insists he is a responsible landlord. The 47-year-old said: "I'm trying to bring a good atmosphere back into the pub so people can relax and have a good time in a safe environment. I've already held a couple of late night events this year after applying for a temporary licence to stay open until 3am and there were no issues with them whatsoever. "I have been running pubs and clubs since 2004 and I've never had any issues with drugs, violence or anything. "The adult entertainment isn't going to be a regular event. It will just be the case that if someone comes to me and wants to hold a hen party with a stripper, or a stag do with a lap dancer, then I will be able to say yes – obviously within reason. "I don't want to be known as a bar that's going to put on adult entertainment events every day or week, it will just be every now and again."

Fears over New Basford bar's plans for adult entertainment and late night opening

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Planning application submitted for statue of Notts County duo Sirrel and Wheeler

June 3, 2014, 11:00 am
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The building of a statue for two Notts County legends has taken a giant step forward after a planning application was submitted. A fans' group has been campaigning for four years for the tribute to former manager Jimmy Sirrel and his sidekick Jack Wheeler. They have arranged several fundraising events to cover the £75,000 cost of the statue while sculptor Andrew Edwards has been hard at work in his studio. Now, a request for planning permission has been submitted to Nottingham City Council, which has also revealed for the first time where it would be. A section of pavement barely 30 yards from the main gates the club's Meadow Lane stadium would be home for the bronze statue – which is based on a famous image of the duo sat on the management bench. Malcolm Voce, chairman of the fund group set up to bring the idea to reality, admitted they were still about £10,000 short of their target, but they are ploughing on with the plans. He said: "The submission of the planning request is a huge step in the right direction. "We have had positive indications from the city council, as they want to redevelop that area anyway, so the statue would fit in really well. "An awful lot of work has gone into this." Sirrel and Wheeler guided the Magpies to the top flight of English football in the 1970s, a period still fondly remembered by supporters who were there to witness it. Money has been raised in a variety of ways, including fans paying to have their names engraved on the statue's plinth. There are still 70 places available for this. In April, 70 supporters walked from Sirrel's favourite pub, the Cross Keys in Burton Joyce, to Meadow Lane. Meanwhile donations have been made, including £3,000 from former Manchester United manager, and friend of Sirrel's, Sir Alex Ferguson. Mr Voce added: "The fund now stands in excess of £64,000. It is an incredible amount of money that has been raised and a testament of the generosity and determination by the supporters of Notts County Football Club and friends of Jimmy Sirrel and Jack Wheeler. "Although there is a fair way to go and more fund raising to do the committee are confident that we will achieve the target." Iris Smith, chairman of the Notts County supporters' club, said she "cannot wait" to see the statue. "It will be wonderful to see it," she said. "It is a great way to celebrate two legends of our club. "We have had to wait a while but finally it looks like we are now going to get it. Hopefully we can get planning permission as soon as possible." Fellow fan Geoff Ward, 66, vividly recalls the days when the duo were in charge and believes the statue is a fitting way to remember them. "It is a wonderful idea," he said. "They were great days for the club. I've told my sons and now grandson about them. "We already have a statue of Nottingham Forest's great manager (Brian Clough) so now it is Notts County's turn." What do you think of the plans? E-mail newsdesk@nottinghampost.com

Planning application submitted for statue of Notts County duo Sirrel and Wheeler

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Sussex v Notts: Day three match report

June 3, 2014, 11:35 am
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ALEX Hales has been portrayed as a man who excels in white ball cricket but flounders in the County Championship. That is of course not true, but he has failed to deliver against the red ball for too long by his own admission having not previously reached three figures since August 2012 against Warwickshire. Last year aside his record is respectable and he certainly went most of the way to proving his doubters wrong today with one of the great innings of his career to put Nottinghamshire on track for victory over Sussex. The opener blazed 167 off 133 balls in an innings that featured the kind of powerful blows and dancing feet that would have made Carl Froch proud. Hales hit 18 fours and six sixes to leave the hosts hoping the predicated wet weather denies Notts the chance to deliver the cricketing equivalent of the knockout blow that left George Groves out cold on the Wembley canvas on Saturday night. Hales' heroics allowed Notts to declare on 336 for four, a lead of 433, leaving them four overs at Sussex. James Taylor was unbeaten on a far more sedate 65. Sussex were 29 without loss at stumps, 405 runs behind with three sessions left tomorrow. The forecast suggests limited play at best though, hence Notts' decision to get on the front foot after lunch today, a style that certainly suits Hales. Those not at Hove might assume he bludgeoned the ball from the off and is a one trick pony that got lucky. That would be grossly unfair though as he played technically sound drives all the way to his hundred, the ball rarely leaving the ground. There was one massive exception though as Rory Hamilton-Brown dropped him on 32 with a fairly regulation slip chance that should have been taken. It was only after Hales had reached his century off 96 balls that he went into T20 mode, hitting six sixes to reach his third 50 in 27 balls. It once again begs the question how such a supremely talented player was playing on the south coast in the first place. With England struggling for runs against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, surely Hales could have been making a difference there and earning his first ODI cap. The fact of the matter is that England's loss is Notts' gain. The same could be said of Ed Joyce, who last played for them in 2007. He kept Sussex in the game earlier in the day with an almost as impressive 164 not out. He helped ensure Sussex, 270 for eight overnight, passed the follow on of 303 and took them to 355 all out, a deficit of 97. He and Jon Lewis had put on an unlikely and frustrating 100 when they reached 316. It took until the score was on 333 for the ninth wicket to finally fall when Lewis cut Andre Adams to Hales at deep coverpoint. He had made 38 but Joyce was soon shaking off the loss of his partner by moving to 150 with a classy cut behind square off Samit Patel. Joyce gave up the one chance of a fantastic innings on 159 when he lashed the ball back to Adams, the bowler unable to take a one-handed caught and bowled chance. It mattered little in the end when Adams took his fifth wicket of the innings, trapping Matt Hobden in front for a duck. Notts were looking for quick runs with the weather in mind and to an extent Hales rode his luck early on. He twice edged through where third slip would have been and was then dropped by Hamilton-Brown. From there though Hales looked in imperious form with a series of slick boundaries. He lost Jaques (39) with the score on 128 when the Australian was bowled by leg spinner Luke Wells, playing on as he was looking to cut. That did not stop Hales' momentum though and he moved to his hundred on one of the few occasions he played the ball in the air. A cut off Wells was a little fortunate to land safely before it raced away to the boundary. Hales raised his bat aloft and was raucously applauded by his team-mates, while the Sussex players also offered a round of applause. At the other end Michael Lumb was unable to get the ball away. He went for 13 off 39 balls as Hamilton-Brown took a great catch at slip when Lumb edged Hobden behind. Hales came out of tea with the intention of upping the ante even more. He smashed consecutive sixes off Chris Nash, one straight into the sightscreen at the Sea End and the other in the seats at the long off boundary. Scrambles towards record books for the fastest First Class double hundred were beginning when he launched the ball out of the ground square of the wicket, forcing the umpires to pick out a new ball. Another six followed, flat as an arrow, but the most impressive of innings ended when he inevitably and understandably tried for one maximum too many. This time he hoisted Nash towards the long on boundary but did not get enough on it and Luke Wright took a comfortable catch. Hales left to a standing ovation from all parts of the ground with the score on 251. Patel made a brisk 19 before he was caught behind off Anyon when looking to pull the ball – 283 for four. Taylor had moved along nicely since coming in, playing second fiddle to Hales. It would have been almost easy to miss the fact he went to 50 off 103 balls. Riki Wessels was unbeaten on 20 at the declaration, which leaves Sussex with it all to do.

Sussex v Notts: Day three match report

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Look who's back in Newark - again!

June 3, 2014, 1:32 pm
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PRIME Minister David Cameron has arrived in Newark for the third time in the past month. Mr Cameron is on the campaign trail ahead of the Newark by-election on Thursday. Previously, he visited the British Sugar factory and Newark Market Place with London Mayor Boris Johnson. Today, he will be at Knowhow repair centre, on Newark Business Park for a tour of the premises. The Conservatives are on course to win the Newark by-election, a poll revealed on Thursday. But UKIP would only miss out on the seat by 2,300 votes, the Survation poll for the Sun revealed. The poll put the Tories on 36 per cent (down 18 per cent from the last general election), UKIP on 28 per cent and Labour on 27 per cent.

Look who's back in Newark - again!

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Serial offender in Mansfield given three year ASBO

June 4, 2014, 4:04 am
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An Antisocial Behaviour Order has been given to a Mansfield man after he tallied up more than 80 court appearances. Lee Wightman, 38, of no fixed address, has become a well-known face to Nottinghamshire Police and organisations within Mansfield after a series of offences landed him in the dock. These included threatening staff and customers in numerous shops in the town, including Curry's where he has now been banned for life. On one occasion Wightman threatened to torch a shop building and on another he threw a rock at a car. But despite landing himself in prison more than once, he has not changed his ways. Joint action by Mansfield District Council's ASB and Legal Services teams, and Nottinghamshire Police's Safer Neighbourhood Team for Mansfield, Wightman must comply with the terms of the three-year ASBO handed out to him on Monday. This includes not entering retail premises in Stockwell Gate and Westgate, Mansfield, not entering or remaining on Mansfield Leisure Park, Portland Retail Park or St Peter's Retail Park, Mansfield (except between the hours of 11pm and 5am), and not entering The Spar Shop in Mansfield Bus Station. If Wightman breaches the order he will face a fine or prison sentence of up to five years. PC Julie Salisbury said: "Wightman has regularly been involved in abusive criminal behaviour both in Mansfield Town Centre and other local areas and he has been arrested on a number of occasions. "It is clear he holds little regard for the law and does not seem able to control his behaviour in a civilised way. We hope that an ASBO will send out a clear message that the authorities will no longer stand by and allow him behave in such a manner."

Serial offender in Mansfield given three year ASBO

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Commonwealth Games: Emma Beddoes picked for Team England squash squad for Glasgow

June 4, 2014, 4:17 am
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NOTTINGHAM player Emma Beddoes has been selected for the Team England squash squad for this summer's Commonwealth Games. Beddoes plays for Air-IT Nottingham in the Premier Squash League, and Glasgow will be her Commonwealth debut. She is one of nine players picked to represent their country, with world champions Laura Massaro and Nick Matthew included. "I am delighted to be selected to represent England in the women's doubles at the Commonwealth Games," said Beddoes, who is based in Leeds. "It will be my first experience of the Commonwealths in Glasgow and I am excited to play my part in what will hopefully be a successful games for squash and Team England as a whole." Making up the rest of the squad will be Peter Barker, Jenny Duncalf, Adrian Grant, Daryl Selby, Alison Waters and James Willstrop. Team England Chef de Mission Jan Paterson said: "This is such a strong squad with several medallists from Delhi and two current World Champions making squash a really exciting prospect for Glasgow. "I'd like to welcome each of the athletes to Team England with a special welcome for Emma Beddoes who will be making her Commonwealth Games debut."

Commonwealth Games: Emma Beddoes picked for Team England squash squad for Glasgow

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Has Nottingham Trent student created the strongest bike lock in the world?

June 4, 2014, 5:15 am
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Felix Ure has never forgotten the feeling of having his bike stolen when he was a schoolboy. So he has now taken action, creating what he claims to be the world's most cut-proof cycle lock. Testing of his design, called Hench, proved that it stood up to an angle grinder, hacksaw and bolt cutters and other tools commonly used by thieves. His product is one of dozens on display this week at Nottingham Trent University's Art and Design Degree Shows Festival.WATCH Felix try to destroy the lock Felix, 23, created his design as part of his final-year project for his product design degree at Nottingham Trent. He said: "I know how it feels to have a bike stolen. It can be extremely frustrating, especially when you've worked hard to earn the money to buy it as I did. "It's really important that a bike lock can last long enough for a thief to be deterred. I wanted to design something which could help people avoid having to go through what I did." Felix's design uses the material Kevlar – a high-strength fibre which can be found in body armour - which is wound through two case-hardened steel chains. The chains and the Kevlar are then enclosed inside a nylon cover. When a rotary tool is used, such as a cutting disc, the Kevlar and nylon snag the blade and disable the tool. Felix, originally from Tunbridge Wells in Kent, added: "It's an extremely strong piece of kit and I'm very proud of it. "Not only does it cause problems for most cutting tools, it's also very easy to transport as it is flexible and can be wrapped around and secured to a bicycle cross bar." Felix hopes to launch the Hench lock on the open market. He is looking to find the financial backing required to launch the product and has appealed for funding via Kickstarter.com - a website which allows budding entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas to potential backers and receive funds in the form of pledged donations. Nottingham Trent University senior product design lecturer Luke Harmer, who supervised the project, said: "Felix's bike lock has massive potential and I'm really keen to see him take the project further to make it into a commercial success." Andy Garman, 36, of The Meadows, who has had two bikes stolen in the past, was more than interested to hear about the design. He said: "A lot of locks you buy can be cut through, so this is an interesting idea. Hopefully it would not cost too much because it would be a really useful tool against thieves." Have you got an invention? E-mail newsdesk@nottinghampost.com

Has Nottingham Trent student created the strongest bike lock in the world?

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Nottingham Panthers to travel to France for tournament

June 4, 2014, 5:35 am
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NOTTINGHAM Panthers will travel to France to take part in a pre-season tournament at the end of August. The Panthers will be up against top French sides and a Canadian University team in the Napoleon Cup. Panthers' Champions League campaign gets underway a week before the event, which takes place from August 29 to 31, and continues the following week. Quebec Three Rivers University, Rouen and Amiens are involved alongside the Panthers. A club spokeswoman said:"Given that we'll have already started our Champions League adventure there is nothing pre-season about our approach to this tournament, we're going there to win, that's out intention every time we step onto the ice."
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BikeSafe scheme launched at discount price

June 4, 2014, 5:55 am
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Nottinghamshire Police force is launching its BikeSafe scheme on Saturday at a discount price. The motorcycle project aims to reduce the amount of bikers being hurt on the roads by improving knowledge, skills and hazard awareness. BikeSafe will begin with a workshop, followed by a ride with a police motorcyclist, or trained observer, for an assessed ride. Insp Neil Smith said: "It's really important that riders continue to learn throughout their riding years. "Everyone picks up bad habits and, as keen riders ourselves, all of the police observers just want to make sure bikers have fun while being as safe as possible." If you are unable to make this Saturday, there will be further courses on Saturday June 21, Saturday July 19 or Saturday September 13. to book a place for £20 or for more information go to www.bikesafe.co.uk and select Nottinghamshire.

BikeSafe scheme launched at discount price

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Police warn of dangers of stolen medication from Long Eaton

June 4, 2014, 6:04 am
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Medication has been stolen from a house that could be dangerous if consumed by the wrong person. The bag of prescription drugs was taken from a house on Wilsthorpe Road in Long Eaton, along with two mobile phones and a laptop, last weekend. In the bag were blister packs of 100mg zoramorph tablets, three 100ml bottles of morphine syrup, and diazepam, amitryptiline and tolterodine tablets. A Derbyshire police spokesman said: "Although the drugs were prescribed by doctors, they could be very dangerous in the wrong hands. "The dosage and timing of the medication is very specific and could have serious consequences for anyone who takes them. "We are appealing for anyone who finds any of the medication to call police on 101 or hand it in at a police station."

Police warn of dangers of stolen medication from Long Eaton

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Mansfield Town to face Rainworth Miners Welfare in pre-season

June 4, 2014, 6:05 am
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MANSFIELD Town have added to their pre-season schedule with a game against local non-league side Rainworth Miners Welfare. A Stags XI will visit the Evo-Stik League First Division South side on Tuesday, July 29, 7.30pm, looking to retain the Green Energy Cup. Goals from Ben Hutchinson (2), Ross Dyer and Jordan Ball saw Paul Cox's side win the trophy in its inaugural year, with a 4-0 victory at Kirklington Road in 2013. A penalty shootout will decide the result, if the scores are all square. Admission details will be announced at a later date. Mansfield's pre-season fixtures so far are Notts County (Saturday, July 12); Aston Villa (Thursday, July 17); Birmingham City (Saturday, July 19); Grimsby Town (Friday, July 25); Lincoln City (Tuesday, July 29); Rainworth Miners Welfare (Tuesday, July 29) and Walsall (Saturday, August 2).

Mansfield Town to face Rainworth Miners Welfare in pre-season

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Newark by-election: Your complete guide

June 4, 2014, 6:17 am
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RESIDENTS in Newark will be heading to polling stations across the constituency on Thursday June 5 for the much-anticipated by-election. Early polls suggest the Conservatives are leading the way to reclaim the seat vacated by former Tory MP Patrick Mercer. Mr Mercer resigned in April following cash-for-questions allegations. The Conservatives had a 16,000-vote majority following the 2010 general election but polls show UKIP are leading the charge against the party. But Conservative candidate Robert Jenrick remains the bookies' favourite to take the seat. The Lord Ashcroft poll puts him 15 points ahead of UKIP's Roger Helmer, despite the UK Independence party anticipated to be up 23 points on 2010, when they finished fourth. All three of the major parties are expected to lose votes, with the Ashcroft poll suggesting a 15 point negative swing for the Tories, Labour down by two and the Liberal Democrats down by 14 to just five. Results are expected around 2am on Friday June 6 - and you can follow events all night on the live blog on our Newark by-election mini site.
The full list of candidates
Where are the polling stations? Polling stations are located in Balderton North, Balderton West, Beacon, Blidworth, Boughton, Newark, in Bridge Castle Magnus, Trent and Devon wards, Caunton, Clipstone, Collingham and Meering, Edwinstowe, Farndon, Farnsfield and Bilsthorpe, Lowdham, Muskham, Ollerton, Rainworth, Southwell East, Southwell North, Southwell West, Sutton-on-Trent and Winthorpe.
Vote share in previous elections
Number of voters in previous elections
What do the polls say? Survation Lord Ashcroft

Newark by-election: Your complete guide

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Nottingham Rugby sign former London Welsh winger Liam O'Neill

June 4, 2014, 6:22 am
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NOTTINGHAM Rugby's squad for the new season continues to take shape, with the Green and Whites completing the signing of winger Liam O'Neill. The 20-year-old spent the second half of last term at London Welsh, having moved there from the London Wasps Academy. "I was looking for a fresh start and Nottingham was a club that interested me a lot," said O'Neill. "I'd heard very good things about Martin Haag and was keen to play under his management. "I'm looking to get as much game time as possible to continue my development and I'm looking forward to the new experience of a new city and a new club. "Nottingham as a club should be pushing for the top four and it'll be good to be part of the squad." O'Neill played for the London Wasps AASE at Henley College for two years between the ages of 16 and 18, before graduating into the club's Academy, while on loan at Henley Hawks. He helped Henley to National League One success in 2013, while gaining further experience in the Aviva A League with Wasps. The Oxford-born player was also selected in Wasps' squad for J.P. Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s at Twickenham last year. Head coach Haag believes he will settle in well at Meadow Lane. "We have been looking for another winger to add competition and strength in depth in that position," he said. "Liam has been involved with Wasps as an academy player and has more recently been part of the successful London Welsh team. "I've been impressed with Liam's attitude and he has the physical attributes needed for a winger in the Championship so I'm very happy that he has agreed to choose Nottingham to continue his rugby journey."

Nottingham Rugby sign former London Welsh winger Liam O'Neill

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Trio jailed for life after 'pointless' killing of Beeston artist Simon Hay

June 4, 2014, 6:22 am
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Three men were told the killing of 'talented' Beeston artist Simon Hay was 'pointless and drunken' as they were each jailed for life on Wednesday. Callum Dickinson, Karl Raynor and Christopher Royston were convicted unanimously of murder at Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday. Dickinson, 24, of Villa Street, Beeston and Raynor, 32, of Waterloo Road, Beeston, both received a minimum term of 18 years each, while Royston, 23, of Whitelands, Cotgrave, was given 20 years, the highest sentence of the three because he used his feet in the attack and left an imprint of his trainer on victim Simon Hay's head. Judge Gregory Dickinson QC said the murder of Mr Hay on October 12 last year was 'brutal, merciless and utterly pointless'. "The jury have convicted each of you on the basis that all of you shared the intention either to kill Simon Hay or at least him really serious harm." Despite Mr Hay being a chronic alcoholic, the court heard he was a gentle and talented artist who had been drinking with his killers when violence erupted in Dickinson's flat. The trio fled leaving Mr Hay either dead or dying from massive injuries caused by kicks and stamps. His battered body was discovered the following day.

Trio jailed for life after 'pointless' killing of Beeston artist Simon Hay

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Firefighters save dog in Ilkeston

June 4, 2014, 6:23 am
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FIREFIGHTERS have saved a dog from a house fire in Ilkeston. The incident happened on Thursday at Kettle Court around 11am when a pan was left unattended. Engines from Ilkeston, Long Eaton and Highfields attended the scene and rescued the dog. The police were also in attendance.

Firefighters save dog in Ilkeston

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Three arrested on suspicion of robbing Bulwell students

June 4, 2014, 6:53 am
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Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of robbing students of their mobile phones. A 19-year-old man and two 17-year-old boys were all detained on suspicion of robbery this morning. It follows reports of four robberies in which mobile phones were stolen. They all happened in and around Squires Avenue, between 3.20pm and 3.40pm, on Thursday, May 22. Two of the victims were students at Bulwell Academy. All three people were last night in police custody, being questioned by detectives.

Three arrested on suspicion of robbing Bulwell students

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