Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, January 20 and Saturday, January 26.
This depersonalised information of recorded crime against personal property is provided by Nottinghamshire Police (South Notts. Partnerships Department) in the interests of crime reduction and improved community involvement.
Attenborough Beat
• Theft other Tennyson Drive Attenborough 16:22 Thu 20/12/07 - 20:00 Sun 20/01 Part…
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29 January, 2008
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning employers that they must regularly inspect and maintain their equipment to protect their workforce.
This follows HSE's prosecution of a Birmingham company after an incident which left a Derbyshire worker without four fingers and part of his palm.
Severn Trent Water Ltd,…
Editor
29 January, 2008
A teenager was attacked and robbed on his way home in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The victim, who needed five stitches in his head, had his wallet snatched in Derby Road, near Wilsthorpe School in Long Eaton.
The 18-year-old lost an earring and bracelet during the assault, which happened…
Editor
28 January, 2008
A Driver received five penalty points for driving at 95mph on the A52.
James Webster, 25, of Hillfield Road, Stapleford, admitted breaking the 70mph limit near Long Eaton at about 10.55pm on August 11.
He was fined £100 and ordered to pay £35 prosecution costs and a £15 government surcharge.
Editor
26 January, 2008
Three cars were destroyed by fire at a Stapleford Motor Dealership, in what police are calling a suspected arson attack.
The incident happened just before 9pm, on Thursday, January 24, at Sandicliffe Ford on Nottingham Road.
Two other vehicles were damaged during the blaze, which took fire crews 30 minutes to…
Editor
26 January, 2008
Nottinghamshire police officers are warning dog walkers in Beeston to ‘clear up or pay up’.
Problem areas include Dennis Avenue and Beeston Fields Recreation Ground.
PC Chris Copley, Beat Manager for Beeston said: “Dog walkers should be aware that if they don’t clear up after their pet they will be given…
Editor
26 January, 2008
Work to reduce congestion and improve safety by widening the M1 between Junction 25 at Sandiacre and Junction 28 at Pinxton in the East Midlands begins in earnest.
To limit any delays to drivers the Highways Agency will be keeping three lanes open in each direction during the day, and…
Editor
26 January, 2008
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday January 13 and Saturday, January 19.
This depersonalised information of recorded crime against personal property is provided by Nottinghamshire Police (South Notts. Partnerships Department) in the interests of crime reduction and improved community involvement.
Attenborough Beat
• Theft other McDonalds Chilwell Retail Park Nottingham Road Chilwell 17:30 - 18:00…
Editor
22 January, 2008
From April the ‘Extra Special Music Group’ will run weekly in term time for pre-school children (aged 3 to 4 years) living in the Borough of Broxtowe who need extra help with communication and social skills.
The Council has teamed up with specialist music provider Wendy Prevezer, thanks to…
Editor
19 January, 2008
Interested in Drama? Want to learn new performance skills, meet new friends and even have the chance to be selected to be part of Nottingham Playhouse’s main stage production in April?
Broxtowe Borough Council is linking with the Nottingham Playhouse to find young people from the Borough to join…
Arts Correspondent
19 January, 2008
Over 300 people attended the Third Annual Broxtowe Sports Celebration Evening held at the New Pearson Centre, Beeston.
The event was hosted by Broxtowe Borough Council and the Broxtowe School Sport Partnership awards were presented to a range of local people and organisations for their contribution to sports in… Editor
18 January, 2008
Nottinghamshire Council leaders have joined forces to reassure the public about recent speculation on the prospects of substantial new housing development around Nottingham.
The need for new houses arises as we are all living longer, more of us live alone rather than in couples or families, and the population…
Editor
18 January, 2008
Attenborough Nature Reserve Flooded
Large parts of Attenborough Nature reserve are once again under flood.
Access from Attenborough village is blocked – from the church leading to the Nature Centre, from the old Fisherman’s car park and also from the Strand.
The whole reserve is inaccessible.
A spokesman for Zurich Insurance, who have produced a… Editor
17 January, 2008
Thousands of letters have been distributed to residents informing them of a huge plan by developers for the area.
Broxtowe MP Nick Palmer is at the forefront of the campaign alert people to the proposals.
The MP said that the plans include the development of a large proportion of the green…
Editor
17 January, 2008
Severn Trent Water customers in the NG9 area are set to benefit from a new £8.3 million project to construct a new trunk main across southern Nottingham.
The 12.6 kilometre-long water main will boost supplies to 190,000 customers in the Beeston, Stapleford, Clifton, Bramcote, Chilwell, Wollaton, West Bridgeford, Ruddington and Tollerton…
Editor
17 January, 2008
River Erewash bursts its banks in Stapleford
The River Erewash in Stapleford has burst its banks and flooded into fields.
The river and its tributaries are listed by The Environment Agency on Flood Watch.
This picture was taken by our NG9 eagle-eyed photographer on a trip to Stapleford and shows the fields at the back of Lower Park… Editor
16 January, 2008
Residents urged to get smoke alarms fitted
Nottinghamshire fire-fighters are telling people to ‘Pull Your Finger Out’ and check your smoke alarm as part of a new government campaign launched this week.
According to new survey results from the Fire Kills campaign and TNS, 95% of households in the East Midlands households polled have a smoke alarm. But… Editor
16 January, 2008
Report by Bryn Jones
Beeston Camera Club Meeting Thursday, January 10.
One of the results of the growth in digital photography over the last few years is that many more photographs are now being taken than was ever the case with film cameras.
People are now busily recording most aspects of…
Editor
15 January, 2008
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, January 6 and Saturday, January 12.
This depersonalised information of recorded crime against personal property is provided by Nottinghamshire Police (South Notts. Partnerships Department) in the interests of crime reduction and improved community involvement.
Attenborough Beat
• Theft from vehicle Chilwell Retail Park Tissington Close Chilwell 11:45 - 11:55…
Crime Correspondent
15 January, 2008
Controversial plans have been approved to build a BMX track for young offenders at a secure unit in Stapleford.
The facility at Clayfields House Secure Unit in Moorbridge Lane, was given the green light by Nottinghamshire County Council on Tuesday, January 8.
Residents living nearby expressed concerns about an increase…
Editor
14 January, 2008
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision that happened on Attenborough Lane, Chilwell at 08.45am on Saturday, January 12.
A white Fiat Punto, which was travelling towards the A6005 Nottingham Road, was in collision with a silver Ford Focus travelling in the opposite direction.
The driver…
Editor
14 January, 2008
Police are appealing for the public’s help in finding a Smart Car after it was stolen from a garage in Chilwell.
The Smart Roadster was stolen from Willoughby Garage on High Road at approximately 2330 hours on Tuesday, January 8.
The car – registration number FP54 HVB- is black and gold…
Crime Correspondent
13 January, 2008
Nottinghamshire Police is warning the public to be extra vigilant after two distraction thefts took place on Saturday, January 5. They took place in the Awsworth and Beeston at two shops during the afternoon.
The first incident took place at Awsworth Service Station on Gin Close Way in Awsworth at…
Crime Correspondent
11 January, 2008
Nottinghamshire County Council has issued a warning to parents that taking children out of school to go on holiday, during term time could affect their education.
New government statistics reveal that 17 lost school days in a year is likely to lead to a drop in exam grades, and with almost…
Education Correspondent
10 January, 2008
A campaign to thwart development plans in the area is to be spearheaded by Broxtowe MP Nick Palmer.
The MP said that the plans include the development of a large proportion of the green area west of Castle College in Chilwell including the tram park-and-ride site, nearly all of Field Farm…
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10 January, 2008
A Nottinghamshire Police officer has helped get sports equipment for two schools in the Broxtowe borough.
Pupils at Chilwell School in Chilwell and George Spencer School in Stapleford will benefit from 700 Tesco Sport 07 vouchers collected by Youth Issues Officer, PC 2647 Karen Crane.
Pc Crane collected the vouchers…
Editor
10 January, 2008
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, December 30, 2007 and Saturday, January 5, 2008.
This depersonalised information of recorded crime against personal property is provided by Nottinghamshire Police (South Notts. Partnerships Department) in the interests of crime reduction and improved community involvement.
Attenborough Beat
• Criminal damage to a vehicle Crofton Close Attenborough 22:00…
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08 January, 2008
A £175,000 scheme to improve the towpaths and river paths in Beeston Rylands began on Monday, January 7.
The path which links Beeston Canal to the River Trent at Beeston Rylands will be widened and enhancements will be made to the walking facilities around Beeston Marina. Some footpaths will be temporarily…
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08 January, 2008
People working within the mental health sector and wish to update their qualifications, could benefit from a course which takes at the Stapleford campus of Castle College.
The City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Work is aimed at those who work with people with mental health difficulties.
These…
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08 January, 2008
National Holocaust Memorial Day will be marked in Broxtowe Borough on Monday, January 28, with a public memorial event at Bramcote Hills Park Walled Garden, Ilkeston Road, Bramcote, Nottingham and members of the community are encouraged to attend.
A short ceremony of readings and reflections will take place, led by the… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
08 January, 2008
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, December 23 and Saturday, December 29.
This depersonalised information of recorded crime against personal property is provided by Nottinghamshire Police (South Notts. Partnerships Department) in the interests of crime reduction and improved community involvement.
Attenborough Beat
• Vehicle interference and tampering "The Village Hotel, Brailsford Way, Chilwell" 03:20 Sun…
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02 January, 2008
Youngsters receive prizes for posters
Children in Broxtowe south have put pen to paper to design a poster about staying safe this Christmas.
Nearly 160 pupils, aged between 5-11 years old, entered the competition. One hundred and fifty eight entries were received from eight schools across the area - Albany Junior School, Beeston Fields… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
02 January, 2008
