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Nottinghamshire Police Officer Dismissed for Excessive Force in Arnold

A Nottinghamshire Police officer has been dismissed without notice after a gross misconduct hearing found he used excessive force against a 16-year-old girl during an incident in Arnold. PC Kevin Markowski, who had been serving with Nottinghamshire Police, faced a two-day hearing at Force HQ in Sherwood Lodge. The hearing, which was open to both […]

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Rossendale Police Day of Action

Police Seize £62,000 Worth of Illicit Tobacco in Rossendale Day of Action

Rossendale Police, in collaboration with partner agencies, executed a successful day of action on Wednesday, May 14th, addressing community concerns with significant results. The operation, prompted by feedback from the Lancashire Talking survey, aimed to enhance safety and curb illegal activities in the area. The initiative included targeted efforts during school pick-up and drop-off times

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Nottingham Taxi Driver’s Tyres Slashed – Suspect Arrested

A Nottingham taxi driver’s tyres were reportedly slashed with a bladed weapon near the Forest Recreation Ground, Nottingham, following a disagreement. Nottinghamshire Police officers were called to Waterloo Crescent at around 8.20am on Thursday after the incident was reported. Armed officers were deployed to the scene due to the reported use of a weapon. A

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Four Arrested After Armed Police Seize Imitation Firearm in Radford

Armed officers swiftly responded to reports of a firearm sighting on Raleigh Street, Radford, leading to the arrest of four men and the seizure of an imitation weapon. Nottinghamshire Police were alerted around 10:10 PM on Sunday, 11 May, following concerns from the public about a potential firearm being seen at a residential address. Upon

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Ambitious plans aim to increase walking and cycling across the county

At Lancashire County Council’s recent Cabinet meeting held on Thursday, May 9, councillors convened to deliberate over strategies aimed at promoting walking and cycling across the county. Collaborating closely with Blackpool Council, the council unveiled seven comprehensive Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plans (LCWIPs), designed to bridge existing gaps in the footpath and cycle route

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Crackdown on Illegal E-Cigarette Sales in Lancashire

In a concerted effort to curb the unlawful sale of e-cigarettes to minors, Lancashire County Council’s Trading Standards Officers have recently prosecuted three Lancashire businesses for flouting regulations and endangering young consumers. The crackdown commenced with Zaishan Jahanghir, proprietor of Mr Zees takeaway on Chapel Street, Chorley, pleading guilty to four offenses at Lancaster Magistrates

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Life Sentences Handed to Pair for Nelson Murder

In a grim conclusion to a harrowing trial, Laimonas Prascevicius and Rimantas Vystartas have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 53-year-old Andrej Minin within the confines of their shared home in Nelson. Following an extensive three-week trial at Preston Crown Court, the jury delivered its verdict on May 2nd, finding Prascevicius and

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Expert Conservator Revives Leeds Museum’s Beloved Hippo

In a heartwarming display of inter-regional collaboration, an expert conservator from Lancashire has journeyed across the Lancashire-Yorkshire border to lend a helping hand to Billie, the iconic hippopotamus at Leeds Discovery Centre. Despite being a cherished attraction for visitors, Billie, who is nearing his centenary milestone, has begun to exhibit signs of aging, prompting concerns

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Facilities upgrade is set to help push more boundaries at Attenborough Cricket Club

A community-led project at a local cricket club is set to encourage more women and girls to take up the sport, backed by funding from Nottinghamshire County Council and the England and Wales Cricket Board. Attenborough Cricket Club received around £25,000 to build an extension to its existing clubhouse. This included creating a new dedicated

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