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 It is a particular privilege to be introduced by a friend who I admire and respect so much and by someone who has spent a lifetime promoting the rule of law and protecting human rights
Thank you also to the Bingham Centre for inviting me to speak to you this evening
the Bingham Centre has been an essential voice for the advancement of rule of law values at home and abroad
Its work to promote a better understanding of the rule of law and to help build the capacity to give it practical effect
has never been more vital than it is today
in whose name I am honoured to give this lecture
It is wonderful to see so many of his family here tonight
Lord Bingham’s judicial and non-judicial writing
his stature as one of the great postwar judges
has been an inspiration for generations of lawyers
 I had the privilege of appearing in front of Lord Bingham as a junior in a series of interesting cases before the House of Lords in which I was led by a promising young silk called Keir Starmer
But like many in this audience I also felt a personal tie to Tom Bingham
 I applied for silk in 2009 and Lord Bingham was one of my referees but sadly my father
 My sense of loss at not being able to share the news with my dad was softened by the fact that before he died I was able to show him a letter that Lord Bingham had written to me
 The letter was filled with the warmth and support that many who knew Tom Bingham will recognise
Thus I will always feel a very personal debt of gratitude to him for the joy and pride that his letter gave to my dad
It was in his cogent and elegant account of the rule of law that Tom Bingham encapsulated in his eight principles
 Such was the authority and clarity of his analysis that the principles are now a necessary reference point for any discussion (or indeed speech) on the subject
As Sir Jeffrey Jowell put it when he spoke at the launch of this Centre back in December 2010:
Tear open the Bingham package of requirements for the rule of law and
we progressively observe the stark outlines of tyranny- at worst; or authoritarianism - at best
That remark has a particular resonance today
And what better illustration of the enduring contribution of that book could there be than the sight
of its Ukrainian translation being launched in Kyiv
on the frontline of the ongoing struggle for democratic
we are living through uncertain and challenging times
with threats to the rule of law on a number of fronts
I would like to talk about the necessary response to these challenges
through restoration of our reputation as a country that upholds the rule of law at every turn and by embedding resilience to rebuff the populist challenge
 I’m going to begin by setting out the nature of the challenge as well as proffering some thoughts on the relationship between the rule of law
 I will then turn to three themes that I consider lie at the heart of the restoration and resilience project firstly
the rebuilding our reputation as a leader in the field of international law and the international rules based order; secondly
the strengthening of Parliament’s role in upholding the rule of law and thirdly the promotion of a rule of law culture
 Conflict currently affects more countries than at any time since the Second World War
As too many people around the world are driven from their homes by wars and instability
there is a sense of an international system that is unable to act
That is unable to prevent wars of aggression and to address desperate humanitarian need
As the Prime Minister said at the General Assembly in New York
those “institutions of peace” that the UK and others worked so hard to establish after the horrors of the Second World War are struggling
Those rules that we have all worked so hard to maintain are being undermined
is being chiselled away in communities who are told
that the system is failing to deliver for them
The challenges we face are increasingly global – whether the development of AI
or increased migration – and we need a functioning global order
underpinned by a strong commitment to the rule of law
we cannot afford to be complacent about the extent to which values that once were taken for granted have been undermined
A near decade of crisis and political instability has
stretched the fabric of our constitution to its limit
 I don’t wish to make a party political speech
indeed I am determined to make the promotion of the rule of law a project we can all sign up to irrespective of our political allegiance
At a time when there is a desperate need for cooperation and solutions
we are increasingly confronted by the divisive and disruptive force of populism
But in recent years we have grown accustomed to diagnosing its symptoms
We face leaders who see politics as an exercise in division; who appeal to the ‘will of the people’ (as exclusively interpreted by them) as the only truly legitimate source of constitutional authority
Their rhetoric conjures images of a conspiracy of ‘elites’; an enemy that is hard to define
but invariably including the people and independent institutions who exercise the kind of checks and balances on executive power that are the essence of liberal democracy and the rule of law
 Populists work to diminish their legitimacy or
actively remove them from the scene altogether
usually minorities – to discredit the legal frameworks and institutions that guarantee their rights
the political consensus that underpins them
Times of crisis and challenge are fertile ground for this kind of politics
And they can create a receptive audience for the populists’ argument that the rule of law is somehow in tension with democratic values
It is this dynamic that I want to address in tonight’s speech - I want to argue that this is precisely the time for us to reaffirm that the rule of law – both domestically and internationally – is the necessary precursor to those democratic values
providing the foundations for political and economic flourishing
And I want to be clear that by the rule of law
I do not just mean rule by law; a purely procedural and formal conception that populists and authoritarians can themselves so often use as a cloak of legitimacy
One of Lord Bingham’s great contributions was to promote a more substantive conception of the rule of law
including the idea that the law must afford adequate protection of fundamental human rights
I too believe that human rights – both at the level of principle
and in practice through how they are enforced – are an essential element of the rule of law and a stable democratic culture
As well as recognising and protecting the dignity of all
they guarantee the essential rights and freedoms which underpin our system
the rule of law is the bedrock on which it rests
can democracy exist – without the right to free and fair elections or freedom of speech
guaranteed by the right of access to the courts and an independent judiciary
is inextricably related to the rule of law
For what good is the rule of law without democracy
which confers essential legitimacy on the rules that govern the relationship between citizen and state
Lord Bingham’s conception of the rule of law also recognises that international law is the ‘Rule of Law’ writ large
and that States must comply with their international obligations
just as they must comply with domestic law
International law is not simply some kind of optional add-on
with which States can pick or choose whether to comply
It is central to ensuring our prosperity and security
our reputation as a country that can trusted to comply with its international law obligations
and has a robust adherence to the rule of law
is essential to our ability to grow the economy
And maintaining our international reputation also enhances our ability to work with our partners to get things done in this time of global challenge
Rather than isolating ourselves from our closest allies
it means we can strengthen cooperation on issues like migration; whether that’s the Anti-Smuggling Action Plan
which the Home Secretary secured with G7 partners in Italy earlier this month; or closer working with international law enforcement partners to target smuggling gangs
To shore up the rule of law against the forces of populism
we must also emphasise its importance as an idea that unites
The work to rebuild a political consensus around these values will not be easy
It must be sensitive to any legitimate reasons why people have lost faith in the rule of law and its institutions
hard work and consistent commitment to build the necessary coalitions
and to produce and implement detailed policy proposals
to meet these challenges it is my view that we need to take immediate steps to restore the UK’s reputation as a rule of law leader whilst at the same time also seek to build and secure the rule of law’s long term resilience in the face of threats known and unknown
I want to talk about three themes that will guide this Government in this project
is rebuilding the UK’s international rule of law leadership before turning next to the role of Parliament and then finally embedding a rule of law culture
The UK’s international rule of law leadership
the UK has been a leader in developing and promoting international law and the institutions on which its effectiveness depends
British lawyers and politicians have been at the forefront of drafting and negotiating the most important treaties that underpin our international legal system and building the institutional machinery that breathes life into those paper agreements
The UK will again demonstrate that leadership – so essential in today’s highly-connected
world – and sadly so absent in recent years
honouring our obligations under international law
this Government has already taken steps to uphold those obligations and demonstrate our deep commitment to international law
We have reached agreement with Mauritius to settle the historic sovereignty claims over BIOT/Chagos Archipelago in a manner that successfully marries our international law obligations with vital national security requirements; we have applied our IHL obligations by compliance with our arms licensing criteria – applying law not politics; we have made plain our commitment to our cornerstone international institutions not least the ICJ and ICC
And we will continue to abide by and unequivocally support the European Convention on Human Rights
including by complying with requests from the Court for interim measures
would be a total abdication of our international law responsibilities and send out precisely the wrong message at a time when the rule of law is under threat in so many places
But we will go further than simply meeting our obligations under the Convention specifically and international law generally – that we will do so should go without saying
My point is that the UK will once again be a champion for international courts and institutions
taking positive steps to promote their importance and to rebuild the respect for them that the populists have sought to destroy
having discovered the Convention in a law library in Leeds some 40 years ago
the rights it sets out speak about the dignity of every human being
and are a source of inspiration from which we can all draw strength and value
the UK championed the establishment of a Permanent Court of International Justice
British Judges sitting in that Court and many subsequent international courts and tribunals have delivered judgments that have brought clarity to all areas of international law
I am therefore delighted that the UK National Group has announced its intention to nominate Professor Dapo Akande – who will be well known to many in this room – as the UK’s candidate for election to the International Court of Justice in 2026
I cannot think of a better representative for the UK’s expertise in international law and I am delighted to personally endorse Dapo’s campaign
And it is through international courts that we hope to finally see justice for Ukraine
I have dedicated my professional life to fighting for justice and accountability
and nowhere was the need for that more apparent than in my recent visit to Ukraine
I was profoundly struck by the stories I heard at Bucha’s cathedral and in Irpin
Despite the unimaginable suffering that the people of Ukraine have endured
they remain clear-eyed about the importance of the international rule of law and accountability
I – and the whole Government – remain steadfast in our support for Ukraine
This includes support for work towards establishing a Special Tribunal on the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine
and the promise offered by international law
only work when we work in partnership with our friends and partners around the world
the international rules-based order and human rights are often seen as imperialist constructs
selectively invoked by western governments when it suits their interests
but with concrete actions - that international law can deliver real benefits to all
we must show that we will hold ourselves to the highest standards
We will advocate for reform of the Security Council
to ensure that those with seats at the top table truly represent the global community
That means permanent representation from Africa
 And our approach to international development will show that we have learnt the lessons of history that
the rule of law cannot be imposed on developing countries by former colonial rulers
but must be grown organically from within by working closely with local communities and institutions
And we will be unwavering in our commitment to tackling climate change
where we know that many of the worst effects are felt by those who have made the smallest contributions to this existential threat
A crucial part of restoring the rule of law
and building resilience in the face of future threats
involves thinking about the respective roles of our own institutions in upholding these fundamental values
This must start by recognising that upholding the rule of law cannot just be left to the courts
All branches of our constitution must see the rule of law
Speaking as a relatively new member of two of these branches
I hope my colleagues in this room will not mind if I offer some initial reflections on the role of Parliament in this regard; both in terms of its own functions
Parliamentary sovereignty is one of the fundamental features of our constitution and the ultimate legal authority of Parliament to make or unmake any law is crystal clear
viewing the rule of law through this distorting lens of ultimate decision-making authority alone risks mistaking it for a purely formal
Parliament’s authority in our constitution is legal authority
an authority that requires that Parliament maintains in its legislation the ideals of the rule of law
one of the contributions to the modern world of which we in the UK are justly proud
 And as I (following Lord Bingham) have explained
those ideals are much thicker and more substantive that the thin gruel of a formal conception of ‘rule by law’
We have seen in recent years where that disregard for our constitutional rule of law heritage can lead
 It is crucial that all institutional actors understand their role in a government under law
When Government invites Parliament to breach international law
but also the mutual respect that historically has been one of the great strengths of our constitution
 It risks pitting one institution against another in ways that damage our reputation both inside and outside our borders as a law-abiding nation
We must also work to counter the false choice
between parliamentary democracy and fundamental rights
the Human Rights Act has shown how it is possible
to provide a legal framework for the protection of fundamental rights which can co-exist with parliamentary sovereignty
the Act specifically preserves Parliament’s ultimate decision-making authority through its regime of non-binding Declarations of Incompatibility
And the enforcement of the Act otherwise by the courts
Because it was our democratically elected Parliament that legislated for the Human Rights Act
and provided the mechanisms by which individual rights should be given meaningful effect in domestic law
It is testament to the framers of the Act that no Parliament elected since 1998 has chosen to fundamentally alter that position
It is also right to reflect on how Parliament can itself actively protect and enhance rule of law values
It does this through its scrutiny of legislation
most notably through the expertise of my colleagues in both Houses
but also through its Select Committee system
And it is incumbent on any government to ensure that those Committees are able to do their jobs effectively
I welcome the contribution that committees such as the Lords Constitution Committee
the Delegated Powers Committee and the Joint Committee on Human Rights make to the debate on human rights and the rule of law
and I look forward to working constructively with them in this Parliament
But there are aspects of Government’s relationship with Parliament that require more careful examination
there is in my view a real need to consider the balance between primary and secondary legislation
which in recent years has weighed too heavily in favour of delegated powers
The twin challenges of Brexit and the Covid pandemic had the effect of concentrating immense power in the hands of the executive
through the conferral and exercise of broad delegated powers
Some of this can be explained by the exceptional character
it would be a mistake to view this as an aberration
As the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee have noted
Brexit and Covid did not mark the beginning of the shift in the balance between Parliament and the executive
so much as an acceleration and intensification of an existing trend
they raise real questions about how we are governed
I said earlier that I see democracy as inextricably related to the rule of law
consent to be governed is expressed through the delegation
It is the importance of this model of consent that explains in very large measure why I have been so concerned
to improve the standards we adhere to when we make policy and law – and specifically to ensure that the processes we adopt support the rule of law
Secondary legislation has an indispensable role to play in a modern
There is no suggestion that the Government should not take or exercise delegated powers
upsets the proper balance between Parliament and the executive
This not only strikes at the rule of law values I have already outlined
but also at the cardinal principles of accessibility and legal certainty
the new Government offers an opportunity for a reset in the way that Government thinks about these issues
a much sharper focus on whether taking delegated powers is justified in a given case
and more careful consideration of appropriate safeguards
in my third theme I want to talk about culture and how we promote a rule of law culture which builds public trust in the law and its institutions – a vital task if the rule of law is to be made resilient enough to withstand the threats I have described in this age of populism
the starting point for debate is that law is part of the problem
an abstraction that is disconnected from the realities of people’s lives
it can be held up by populists as a force that is somehow illegitimate
All of us who care about this subject – and particularly those of us in Government - need to work hard to counter these attitudes
and to foster a better understanding of the rightful place of law in a liberal democratic society
 I hope you take some comfort in the fact that the importance of the rule of law and the constitutional balance is embedded in my DNA and that of a Prime Minister who not only rose to the top ranks of the Bar but served his country as DPP
it is also a principle deeply cherished and jealously protected by the Lord Chancellor who has overarching constitutional authority as the guardian of the rule of law not least to protect the independence of the judiciary
 Anyone who knows the Lord Chancellor and her determination to champion the rule of law will know that there will be no repeat of failures to defend attacks on the judiciary under her watch
not what we may have done in the past let alone what we say now – and we will demonstrate our commitment to the rule of law in real and practical ways
in the coming weeks I will issue an amended guidance for assessing legal risk across government that will seek to raise the standards for calibrating legality that the thousands of brilliant lawyers working in every part of government activity apply to deliver for the people of this country – I want them to feel empowered to give their full and frank advice to me and others in government and to stand up for the rule of law
But the challenge to rebuild a broad consensus around rule of law values
 It is a project that can only succeed if it is taken up by all of us
We need to recognise that the populists have stolen a march – it is nearly always easier  [redacted political content] to deride and denigrate than it is to promote complex but vital principles
 We cannot stand by idly as rule of law principles and the human rights idea are undermined
the pages of newspapers and most effectively and invidiously of all
The challenge is to get out and explain the importance of the principles that we hold so dear – we have a fantastic story to tell and tell it we must
We need to explain that the rule of law is not the preserve of arid constitutional theory
 We need to explain how it provides the stable and predictable environment in which people can plan their lives
do business and get ahead; in which businesses can invest
the economy can grow; people can resolve disputes fairly and peacefully
and express and enjoy their basic rights and freedoms
We must illustrate how systems that do not hold to these values can be arbitrary and capricious
The story that we must tell is how the rule of law matters for growth
jobs and people’s livelihoods – how it impacts upon the pound in their pocket and on the type of future their children deserve to enjoy
or take a ‘pick and mix’ approach to these values
we have hosted the Investment Summit with a clear message that Britain is open for business
but one of our greatest is the trust that businesses can have in our courts
and the confidence they can have in a stable and transparent business environment
We must take these messages to our schools and wider communities
I commend the work of civil society groups and charities such as Young Citizens and the Citizenship Foundation
who work with schools to promote a better understanding of the law and its importance in society
I believe it is right to think about whether even more can be done to strengthen the role of citizenship education as a means of promoting a better understanding of our constitution and
But we must also talk about these issues in a way that resonates with the public and in language that everyone understands
Because most people would instinctively recognise rule of law principles as values that are part of the very fabric of our society
Rules that apply equally to all; not one rule for them
And where disputes do arise - whether with a business
or a neighbour – an independent courts system which provides the means for their just resolution
law is the great leveller that holds the powerful to account
and ensures that individual rights are respected
Those rights – human rights – are our rights
So it is we must proudly own the story of the European Convention on Human Rights
not least because in so doing we expose the wanton superficiality of many of its critics
We must explain how the values of the Convention are not foreign to us
Closely connected rights are found deeply embedded in the heart of our own legal tradition
can all be located in Articles 5 and 6 ECHR
 This country banned torture long before our continental cousins
 It is no coincidence that it was British lawyers
most notably the Conservative David Maxwell Fyfe
who helped to frame the European Convention after the Second World War
drawing of course inspiration from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights but also centuries of our own legal values
 It is simply legally fatuous and historically ignorant of armchair critics of the Convention to declare that its supporters somehow seek to undermine our traditions or should be dismissed as naive snowflakes
the Convention was drafted by men and women who had witnessed the very worst that humans can do to each other
their views were forged not in a Tufton Street seminar but in the trenches and the battle grounds
in the prisoner of war camps and the historic prosecutions of the Nazi war criminals at Nuremberg
 The drafting and adoption took place not in a time of overindulgence but when societies were rebuilding from rubble and indeed this country was still under rationing
 They were hard-nosed men and women from a generation who had seen conflict and vowed ‘never again’
have served us well as a bulwark against totalitarianism
And they remain the best hope of protecting us from the threats we face today
populists have been able to frame the debate on human rights too narrowly
can often feel disconnected from the everyday
but by showing how human rights positively touch so many aspects of wider society
These are the values we cherish and have chosen
So too must we work to combat disinformation and misinformation about law and lawyers
The disgraceful scenes of violent disorder over the summer
including threats against immigration law firms and advice centres
showed only too vividly that what is said online can have dangerous consequences in the real world
But the response to the riots also showed something more hopeful
People took to the streets not only to clean up and repair the damage
but to stand together against the forces of reaction and division
It is that spirit of decency and fairness that we must harness in our cause
When I went to Liverpool I visited the library that had been burnt down in the riots and met a group of children who had been cowering under beds and in cupboards as the mobs went by at night but who the next morning got up and came to volunteer to rebuild
 I talked with them about the books that we were donating to the library (including Helena’s latest) which all concern how law and justice work for everyone – and we discussed the meaning and significance of the inscription that my office had placed inside each cover
taking the words of Dr Martin Luther King – that although the arc of humanity is long
These are the watchwords that will guide our defence of the rule of law in the face of populism
It is by renewing our commitment to rule of law values
and patiently rebuilding the political consensus underpinning that commitment
that we will ensure that the rule of law is safe for future generations; so we may continue to work together towards achieving the Bingham Centre’s vision of ‘a world in which every society is governed by the Rule of Law in the interests of good government
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On Friday 11 April officers from the Rushcliffe Neighbourhood Policing Team attended an address on Abbey Road in <a href="https://westbridgfordwire.com/news/bingham/">Bingham</a> to execute a search warrant
&#8216;One man found at the address has been arrested and is in custody while officers conduct enquiries
&#8216;Officers found around 300 cannabis plants and equipment used to grow them at the address
the electricity meter had been bypassed with unauthorised electrical work which required National Grid to deploy engineers to the address to make the local electricity network safe
&#8216;The initial information for this warrant came from a concerned member of the public who reported suspicions about the address possibly being used as a cannabis grow
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Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) is encouraging residents to walk
wheel or cycle when making journeys into Bingham and other town centres in the Borough for a healthier and greener future
Active travel methods boost physical activity and provide numerous health and wellbeing benefits
It can also help save money by lowering travel costs compared to driving and parking.By choosing to leave the car at home
residents can help to play their part in reducing their carbon footprint by improving air quality
reducing pollution and preventing traffic congestion
To support active travel in Bingham, RBC is delivering a project to encourage more sustainable journeys into the town centre with new ‘Step into Bingham’ walking and wheeling map routes that are available to <a href="/community-and-living/community/active-travel/" title="Active Travel">download on the RBC website.</a>
The maps have been developed with partners RideWise to identify safe walking routes from all of the major residential areas of Bingham to the town centre and all routes will be waymarked using colour coded arrows.
Hard copies will also be produced and placed in community venues and businesses in the town for residents to access and large maps will also be displayed at Newgate Street car park.
A free information event will take place at Bingham Marketplace on Saturday March 22 from 10am to 1pm where RBC’s Community Safety Team and Nottinghamshire Police will be offering free bike marking and registering to help reduce the risk of bike theft.
Rushcliffe Cycle Tech will also be carrying out free bike maintenance and repairs.
At the session, RideWise will be promoting the ‘Step into Bingham’ map and talking to residents about incorporating physical activity in daily life through active methods of travel. Children and adults alike can also have a go on their smoothie bike where they can pedal themselves a free smoothie!
Pupils and teachers from Toot Hill School joined officers at Bingham Buttercross to mark the launch of this new health and wellbeing initiative.
Toot Hill School Head Teacher Dr Chris Eardley said: “At Toot Hill School and Sixth Form College, we are very proud of our students for the manner in which they access public transport. The majority of our students travel to school via bus. The remainder tend to walk to school.
“Our curriculum teaches students about the importance of reducing the carbon footprint and their part in ensuring that we protect the environment for future generations. Furthermore, our students understand the importance of exercise to their long-term health and wellbeing.
“Consequently, we are delighted to support the local community with this great initiative as we would love to see an increase in safe and active travel for our school community.”
RBC’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Environment and Safety Cllr Rob Inglis said: “Active travel is about making walking, wheeling and cycling the preferred choice for everyone to get around for a healthier and more sustainable method of transport.
“We’ve developed some new maps offering safe and accessible walking and wheeling routes in and around Bingham that will be free to access online and largely available at local community centres and businesses.
“This is a great time to get started as we approach the sunnier and warmer seasons where we know getting outdoors and enjoying fresh air can boost our mental health and wellbeing.
“We’re really pleased to work with RideWise and partners on this initiative. It’s also fantastic to see local students and teachers from Toot Hill School highlight the importance of safely walking and using public transport for a healthier and greener future.
“Come along to our community engagement event on Saturday March 22 at Bingham Marketplace where you can find out more about the ‘Step into Bingham’ maps.”
The project has also overseen improved cycle storage installed in the marketplace and further cycle storage will be installed at Newgate Street car park by the end of the month.
RiseWise Chief Executive Helen Hemstock said: “We are delighted to support the launch of this new walking and wheeling map, and we look forward to speaking with local residents at the upcoming market event to hear their thoughts and promote healthier and greener travel options.”
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Stuart Bingham is determined to carry his momentum into next week\'s Sportsbet.io Players Championship despite a painful 10-0 defeat in the final of the World Grand Prix in Hong Kong
Bingham will be one of 16 players at the Telford International Centre next week, alongside the likes of world number one Judd Trump, World Champion Kyren Wilson, Neil Robertson, Mark Selby, John Higgins, Shaun Murphy, defending champion Mark Allen and many more. The event runs from March 17-23, for the match schedule <a href="https://www.wst.tv/matches" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here.</a>
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Bingham flew to Hong Kong knowing he had to reach the final to qualify for Telford
But he was then on the wrong end of a 10-0 pasting from Robertson
only the fourth time ever that a two-session ranking event final has ended in a whitewash
"It was just a bad day," said 48-year-old Bingham
"I was trying everything to get a frame on the board
and all the balls that Neil went for flew in
He made a couple of big clearances and won some close frames
Once it got to 5-0 it was getting harder out there
I can take a lot of positives from the week
Getting to the final was the big goal for the week because that got me into the Players Championship
I can go to Telford and enjoy it because it\'s a chance I wasn\'t expecting.&nbsp;
"Beating Judd in the semis was a great win for me because he is the best player in the world
He won 5-0 the previous day and made four centuries
but I know every day is different in this game
There was a bit of pressure on him because he is the home favourite in Hong Kong
I believed I could beat him if I could keep that pressure on him
I scored when I got chances and did to him what Neil did to me in the final."
Former World and Masters champion Bingham has been suffering from the \'yips\' this season and has even seen hypnotherapist Chris O\'Connor
to try to resolve the problem.&nbsp;&nbsp;
"When I played Mark Selby last week it was very prominent," he said
And in other matches I was jabbing at certain shots
I&nbsp;don\'t know whether it will be better next week
You would think that winning matches gives me confidence and that would help
Bingham is now recovering from a two-day journey back from Hong Kong to Basildon
"I was sitting in the hotel lobby on Monday morning
when I found out the flight was delayed by 14 hours," he explained
"I was devastated because I just wanted to get home.&nbsp; I eventually flew that night from Hong Kong to Dubai
then had to wait another eight hours for the connecting flight
I finally got home on Wednesday morning just before the kids went to school
as you get older the travelling is definitely harder."
But he\'ll be ready for Telford and a chance to gain revenge on Robertson as they meet again on Tuesday at 1pm. Watch the action live on ITV in the UK, or for all the global broadcasters <a href="https://www.wst.tv/news/2025/march/11/how-to-watch-the-sportsbet-io-players-championship/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">click here.&nbsp;</a>
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snails and tons of other silly little guys
you’ve even got to make a tough choice between two frogs
“I’ve made these into sticker sheets and a few people have even got them tattooed on their body!” Tom shares
When it comes to talking about his creative inspiration
the illustrator references “old video games” as something that has been creeping into the characters he creates: “I grew up playing a lot of obscure RPGs and I love the fantasy/magical element,” he says
The artist’s obsession with drawing also started out as a child
he tells us: “I used to make my own comics,” he explains
“so I guess it all just developed from there!”
Now based in the north of England, in a small countryside town, Tom has been working for himself and “making a career from my art — which is pretty wild!”, he says, with two different offshoots to his practice: editorial and commercial work, and the personal projects he pursues for his <a href="https://tombinghamillustration.com/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online shop</a>
the illustrator has found himself putting a lot more of his time into his personal work
prints and stickers giving him “a good outlet to make things exactly as I like”
“I get full and creative control and can get a little weird!”
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Ellis Tree (she/her) joined It’s Nice That as a junior writer in April 2024 after graduating from Kingston School of Art with a degree in Graphic Design
writing and visual work she has a particular interest in printmaking
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The illustrator and cartoonist took the Nicer Tuesdays audience through the development of her vibrant psychedelic style
From her early beginnings in graphic design and recent editorial briefs for the likes of The New York Times
to how she’s managed to develop a practice of “natural
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See in the spring months with a bunch of brilliant creative talks spanning music videos
At November’s Nicer Tuesdays in New York the illustrator took to the stage to talk the audience through the development of his distinct drawing style
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the other 40 percent there “just to lighten the mood”
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issue 22 is all about “recognising what’s at stake”
Informed by her background in social sciences
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the studio looked to the slow and quiet processes of the natural world for inspiration
Collecting 200 fabric samples of clothing across several thousand miles of coastline
the artist has created a typology that traces the tangible effects of the world’s most environmentally damaging industry
With hundreds of jumpers under her metaphorical belt (including 45 different cat designs) Annie embraces knitwear as her illustrative medium of choice
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Using water-based mono-printing to bring her textured scenes to life
the illustrator blends childlike brushstrokes with the atmosphere of old family movie footage
With an everyday ritual of painting the newspaper
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Marina Willer and her team repurpose the area’s flora and fauna to honour the past and bolster the non-profit’s future ambitions
Using the print method to make “art created from the heart”
the illustrator and motion designer is celebrating all its imperfections
Taiwanese artist is painting her surreal memories and soft dining table scenes to “stay attuned to the little details that shape the world”
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Now based in the north of England, in a small countryside town, Tom has been working for himself and “making a career from my art — which is pretty wild!”, he says, with two different offshoots to his practice: editorial and commercial work, and the personal projects he pursues for his <a href=\"https://tombinghamillustration.com/shop\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">online shop</a>
A single printed page is the stage for the Budapest-based printmakers funny characters and illustrated stories
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A new convenience store could soon be coming to Bingham
as part of a proposed development on land to the west of Chapel Lane and south of Dunsmore Avenue
seeks full planning permission for the construction of a 195m² convenience store
along with associated parking and landscaping
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it offers a wide range of services from a family of businesses
the people of Lincolnshire and surrounding counties
would include a 98m² back-of-house area for storage
The site layout features 22 car parking spaces
including two accessible spaces and three electric vehicle (EV) charging points
as well as a loading area and secure service yard
Pedestrian access would be provided from both Chapel Lane and Dunsmore Avenue
with vehicle access via a priority junction onto Dunsmore Avenue
which would operate from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm daily
is expected to create approximately 13 jobs
including one full-time and 12 part-time positions
The design of the building includes a contemporary sloping mono-pitch roof
and solar panels on the south-facing side of the roof
External materials would consist of horizontal timber cladding and dark grey render
with dark grey aluminium edge capping for the roof
forms part of the strategic allocation for the Land North of Bingham
as outlined in Policy 21 of the Rushcliffe Local Plan Part 1 (LPP1)
The area has seen significant residential growth in recent years
with over 1,000 new homes approved as part of the wider development
The proposed convenience store is intended to serve the growing population in the area
providing a local retail facility that reduces the need for residents to travel further afield for everyday shopping needs
the development aligns with the LPP1 and LPP2
which support the provision of new retail facilities in sustainable communities
and a drainage strategy has been prepared to manage surface water runoff
argues that the development would have a positive impact on the local area
providing a much-needed community facility while enhancing the character of the street scene
The design has been carefully considered to reflect the local context
with materials and features that complement the surrounding development
including the nearby Bingham Primary School
The application is supported by a range of technical documents
The Transport Statement concludes that the development would not have an adverse impact on highway safety
while the Servicing Management Plan outlines measures to minimise disruption to neighbouring properties during deliveries
the site is currently classified as modified grassland
and the proposed development would result in a net loss of habitat units
the applicant has committed to achieving the required 10% biodiversity net gain through off-site measures
The planning statement concludes that the development accords with the relevant provisions of the Development Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
and recommends that the application be approved subject to appropriate planning conditions
Local residents and stakeholders have the opportunity to comment on the application as part of the public consultation process
the new convenience store would provide a valuable addition to the local community
offering a convenient shopping option for residents in the north of Bingham
the full planning application can be viewed on the Rushcliffe Borough Council planning portal
New measures to increase the availability of car parking spaces across Bingham’s car parks will be introduced from November 12 with two hours of free parking at Newgate Street and Needham Street
Parking charges will apply Monday to Sunday between 8am to 6pm and notices are now displayed around the car parks to inform visitors of the changes
Free parking for 30 minutes in the bays around the marketplace has already been introduced to improve parking through encouraging short stay rather than all day parking in the town centre
The bays are available for parking for 30 minutes on Thursday’s market day after 10am subject to spaces being available
Nottinghamshire County Council are also progressing their own consultation process for similar changes to the on-street bays around the marketplace
In addition at Bingham Arena around 30 chargeable permit spaces have been made available for long stay parking aimed at staff working at local businesses and there has been a positive take up of the permits to date. For more information email <a href="mailto:customerservices@rushcliffe.gov.uk">customerservices@rushcliffe.gov.uk</a>
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s (RBC) Cabinet worked in conjunction with the Bingham Car Parking Strategy Group to discuss proposals to help shape the new tariffs in place to improve parking availability in the town centre.
The Council took into account the views of residents and business owners balanced against the findings of surveys from car park users last year.
RBC’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Environment and Safety Cllr Rob Inglis said: “We listened carefully to those who use the car parks and will now introduce these new measures from November 12.
“They focus on maximising the availability of spaces for short stay users and those who wish to stay longer, in line with data from car park users.
“The new tariffs for Newgate Street and Needham Street car parks will remain two hours free of charge with the needs of shoppers and visitors prioritised.
“Any funds received from car parking only meet the cost of the changes that are required such as new car park machines and contributing to the overall cost of maintaining the Borough’s car parks.”
Councillor Gareth Williams, the Mayor of Bingham Town Council said: “Having listened to the feedback received, we hope that residents and visitors to the Town are able to access the Town’s many services and businesses on offer with the availability of more short term parking spaces”
Stuart Bingham scored a stunning 6-3 win over world number one Judd Trump to make his first ranking final in six years at the World Grand Prix in Hong Kong
Bingham last featured in a ranking final back in 2019 at the Gibraltar Open
where he defeated Ryan Day to capture the sixth ranking crown of his career
Tomorrow sees the Essex cueman go head-to-head with Australia&rsquo;s 24-time ranking event winner Neil Robertson
They will battle it out over the best of 19 frames for an event record &pound;180,000 top prize
It&rsquo;s a dramatic upturn in fortune for 48-year-old Bingham, who has <a href="https://www.wst.tv/news/2025/march/07/four-ton-judd-ernaut-crushes-vafaei/">admitted to suffering from the \'yips\' this season</a>
he hadn&rsquo;t been beyond the last 16 of any ranking event in the campaign and only just qualified for the 32 player field in 30th position
Today&rsquo;s victory <a href="https://www.wst.tv/news/2025/march/08/sportsbet-io-players-championship-line-up-confirmed/">secures 2015 World Champion Bingham his place in the upcoming Sportsbet.io Players Championship</a>
dislodging Ali Carter from the qualifying positions
The guaranteed &pound;80,000 puts Bingham into 14th position on the Johnstone&rsquo;s Paint One Year List
Only the top 16 players of the season earn a spot in the Telford event
The ranking implications for Carter are drastic
with the Captain now set for a trip to World Championship qualifying
He&rsquo;s placed 18th in the provisional seedings for the event and with no further involvement in the Players Series
he is left without any opportunities to rectify that
A fragmented opening frame this evening eventually went the way of Bingham
Trump responded immediately with a break of 106 to restore parity at 1-1
That century run was the 39th of the tournament
From there it was Bingham who turned on the heat
He crafted the 40th century of the tournament with a 104
before further runs 72 and 69 helped him to four on the bounce and a 5-1 advantage
Trump responded with 124 and 72 to close the gap
but Bingham eventually won the ninth to emerge with an emotional 6-3 win
It has been hard," said world number 23 Bingham
Wu Yize and Mark Selby en route to the final
I\'ve wondered if I ever would get back in a ranking final
The last few years haven\'t been good on my part
I\'ve got through matches without feeling the best
I rang my wife and she asked what happened
Because the first two games were best of sevens
I rang her today and reminded her it was first to six
I can relax tomorrow and it is a nice payday
I\'ll be trying as hard as I can to get my hands on that trophy though."
Neil Robertson and Stuart Bingham before the World Grand Prix final in Hong Kong. 
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New measures to increase the availability of parking spaces across <a href="https://westbridgfordwire.com/news/bingham/">Bingham’s</a> car parks are now in place
with two hours of free parking at Newgate Street and Needham Street
Parking charges apply Monday to Sunday between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm
Free parking for 30 minutes in the bays around the marketplace was introduced last month to improve parking by encouraging shorter stays
The bays are available for parking for 30 minutes on Thursdays after 10:00 am
subject to spaces being available on market day
Nottinghamshire County Council is also progressing its own consultation process for similar changes to the on-street bays around the marketplace
Around 30 chargeable spaces are available at Bingham Arena for long-stay parking, aimed at staff working at local businesses. There has been a positive uptake for these permits to date. For more information, email <a rel="noopener">customerservices@rushcliffe.gov.uk</a>
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s (RBC) Cabinet worked in conjunction with the Bingham Car Parking Strategy Group to discuss proposals to help shape the new tariffs and improve parking availability in the town centre
The Council took into account the views of residents and business owners
balanced against the findings of surveys from car park users last year
A further phase of the project will explore the promotion of active travel around the town
and the results of a recent public survey on this topic are currently being analysed
RBC’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Environment and Safety
said: “The new charges were recently introduced
and we’re already seeing increased availability for residents and visitors to the area
“The new tariffs in place focus on maximising the availability of spaces for short-stay users and those who wish to stay longer
“Newgate Street and Needham Street car parks have remained two hours free of charge
with the needs of shoppers and visitors prioritised
“Any funds received from car parking only meet the cost of the changes that are required
such as new car park machines and contributing to the overall cost of maintaining the Borough’s car parks.”
added: “It’s been great to hear the initial feedback from residents and visitors that they are finding it much easier to find parking spaces in the Bingham car parks.”
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Watch the very surprising moment Stuart Bingham accidentally pots the black on his break at the UK Championship. Stream the UK Championship live and on-demand on discovery+
Neil Robertson claimed the 25th ranking title of his career following a devastating 10-0 win over Stuart Bingham in the World Grand Prix final in Hong Kong.
It&rsquo;s the fourth time that a player has scored a whitewash victory in a two-session ranking final. Steve Davis and Zhao Xintong also achieved the feat, while Robertson defeated Zhou Yuelong 9-0 in the European Masters final back in 2020.
Steve Davis 10-0 Dean Reynolds - 1989 Grand Prix
Neil Robertson 9-0 Zhou Yuelong - 2020 European Masters
Zhao Xintong 9-0 Yan Bingtao - 2022 German Masters
Neil Robertson 10-0 Stuart Bingham - 2025 World Grand Prix
Australia&rsquo;s 43-year-old Robertson now goes ahead of Mark Selby&rsquo;s ranking title tally of 24, to move into seventh position on the all-time list.
Robertson defeated Yuan Sijun, David Gilbert and Xiao Guodong to make yesterday&rsquo;s semi-finals, where he dramatically came back from 5-3 down to beat Shaun Murphy 6-5. Few would have predicted the one-sided nature of today&rsquo;s encounter.
Victory for the Melbourne cueman sees him scoop an event record &pound;180,000 top prize in the first ranking tournament to be staged in Hong Kong for 36 years. It\'s Robertson\'s second World Grand Prix title, having beaten Graeme Dott in the final back in 2020 in Cheltenham.
Robertson shoots up from 19th in the Johnstone&rsquo;s Paint World Rankings to 11th, meaning he will avoid the qualifying rounds for the World Championship and earn a seeded place at the Crucible.
He goes to third in the Johnstone&rsquo;s Paint One Year list ahead of the Sportsbet.io Players Championship, where just the top 16 players of the current campaign qualify. Robertson is also assured to be in the top 12 at the cut off for the Sportsbet.io Tour Championship.
Hong Kong is a happy hunting ground for the Thunder from Down Under. He defeated Ronnie O&rsquo;Sullivan in the final to lift the trophy at the invitational Hong Kong Masters back in 2017 and made the semis of the same event in 2022.
The heavy defeat will be a sore one for 2015 Crucible king Bingham, but he can take solace in a first ranking final for six years. The last time he graced a title match in a ranking event was the 2019 Gibraltar Open, where he defeated Ryan Day to capture the trophy. Bingham earns &pound;80,000 for his efforts this week, having beaten Judd Trump, Mark Selby, Wu Yize and Mark Williams to reach the final.
An imperious afternoon of snooker from Robertson saw him come into this evening with an 8-0 advantage, requiring just two more frames for victory.
England\'s Bingham seized the early initiative in the first frame of the night, leading 53-6. However, 2010 World Champion Robertson battled back and the frame came down to the brown. Bingham eventually spurned a chance to the left centre and Robertson cleared to the black to move one from victory.
Both players had chances in the tenth frame, but it was Robertson who eventually found himself on a dead set long plant to the yellow pocket, which he deposited to set up a match winning visit and the title.
Robertson added: &ldquo;It is very rare to win by a whitewash in a final. It certainly wasn&rsquo;t what I expected coming into the match today. I started brilliantly in the first four frames and after that I was able to capitalise on some mistakes from Stuart. I think both players knew the writing was on the wall at six or seven nil. Going into tonight I wanted to do my best to win 10-0. I feel for Stuart, as he is a great guy and we get along well.
After the match, 48-year-old Bingham revealed that he had received the sad news in between sessions that his uncle Ray had passed away.
Bingham said: &ldquo;My wife told me when I went back to the hotel at 8-0 down. He&rsquo;s been ill for a couple of weeks. We knew it was going to happen sooner or later, but it is obviously a sad day.
&ldquo;It was going to be an uphill struggle tonight. It was just one of those days where it didn&rsquo;t happen. I&rsquo;ve been there and got the T shirt a few times. What has happened this week has shown that it is a game of snooker and there are more important things in life. You have to take the rough with the smooth.&rdquo;
New measures to increase the availability of car parking spaces across Bingham’s car parks will be introduced from October 1 with two hours of free parking at Newgate Street and Needham Street.
Free parking for 30 minutes in the bays around the marketplace will also be introduced to improve parking through encouraging short stay rather than all day parking in the town centre. Nottinghamshire County Council are also progressing their own consultation process for similar changes to the on-street bays around the marketplace.
In addition at Bingham Arena around 30 chargeable spaces will be made available for long stay parking aimed at staff working at local businesses and there has been a positive take up for these permits.
In Newgate Street and Needham Street the new car park tariffs will be:
Parking charges will apply Monday to Sunday between 8am to 6pm.
Notices are around all the car parks to inform visitors of the changes and new signage will start to be displayed in the car parks from September 30.
RBC’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Environment and Safety Cllr Rob Inglis said: “These new measures will be introduced from October 1 and are focused on maximising the availability of spaces for short stay users and those who wish to stay longer, in line with data from car park users.
Australia&rsquo;s Neil Robertson inflicted more misery on 2015 World Champion Stuart Bingham, following up a whitewash victory in last Sunday&rsquo;s World Grand Prix final, with a 6-4 win at the Sportsbet.io Players Championship in Telford.
The pair crossed cues out in Hong Kong for the title match of the Players Series opener nine days ago. Robertson prevailed on that occasion with a devastating 10-0 triumph. That was Bingham&rsquo;s first appearance in a ranking final for five years, but it didn&rsquo;t end the way he&rsquo;d hoped.
A fine season has seen 2010 Crucible king Robertson force his way back into the world&rsquo;s top 16. He missed out on qualification for last year&rsquo;s World Championship and dropped as low as 26th in the world at the point of winning the BetVictor English Open earlier in the campaign.
Bingham started this afternoon&rsquo;s encounter on the front foot and a fine break of 87 saw him move 1-0 ahead.
Robertson replied with 88 in the second, before a run of 69 helped Bingham to regain the lead. The Essex cueman then embarked on a maximum attempt in the third, but missed a double on the final red to end his run on 112 and lead 3-1 at the mid-session.
When play resumed, they traded frames to leave Bingham leading 4-2. He had a chance to move to the verge of victory before missing a straightforward pink to the middle. Robertson punished that error and pulled back within a frame at 4-3.
Robertson then required a snooker in the eighth, but got it on the brown and cleared to steal on the black and draw level at 4-4. He then powered home with a further two on the bounce to secure victory and a quarter-final clash with Mark Selby. Defeat for Bingham ends his chances of progressing to the Sportbet.io Tour Championship in Manchester, where only the top 12 players of the season qualify.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Stuart started really strongly. I expected that. I knew after the result in the final he would come out all guns blazing and be really motivated. He was looking fantastic at 3-1, but I pinched a couple of frames and turned the game in my favour,&rdquo; said 43-year-old Robertson.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;m really proud. Starting the season my projected season was close to the 40s. To have already cemented my place at the Crucible shows that the hard work has paid off. It goes to show that you have to really stick at it.
&ldquo;Golf has been huge as it has given me a hobby to do. It is great to spend time outside and it&rsquo;s much healthier than doing gaming or things like that. I&rsquo;ve been told to make sure my wife doesn&rsquo;t become a golf widow though! I have to reign it in as it is quite exciting, because I&rsquo;m getting quite good at it.&rdquo;
On the other table, three-time World Champion Selby secured his progression with a 6-3 win over young Chinese star Si Jiahui.
Selby has dominated meetings between the pair so far in head-to-head meetings. He now leads 4-0 after today's victory.&nbsp;
The Leicester cueman is looking for a third title triumph of the campaign, having already racked up silverware at the Unibet British Open and the recent BetVictor Welsh Open.&nbsp;
Selby looked to be in fine touch this afternoon, hammering home breaks of 128, 75, 62, 99 and 78 to sweep to victory and set up a last eight showdown with Robertson.
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Shaun Murphy and Neil Robertson during the World Grand Prix semi-final in Hong Kong.
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STUART BINGHAM admits he has shed three stone in weight after taking weekly fat-loss injections
The 2015 world snooker champion has gone down to a 34-inch waist size in trousers after taking prescription medication drugs that essentially suppress appetite for food
Bingham, 48, cut a much slimmer figure when he was <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/33763812/neil-robertson-grand-prix-final-win-titanium/">whitewashed 10-0 by Neil Robertson in the final of the World Grand Prix</a> last weekend
Ball Run said it was all down to the impact of using a Mounjaro self-injectable pen routinely over the past five months
Speaking on his podcast, the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/snooker/" rel="">snooker</a> world No20 said: “For the first couple of months I was saying
the legs and knees ain’t what they used to be
“I have lost about three stones. I have already started to get a new wardrobe.
“My brother was a little bit bigger than me but he has gone into training. He does weightlifting and cardio.
“All my stuff is too big for him now. He was getting all my hand-me-downs.
“Whereas before I would get everything done around my snooker
“I’m forgetting I have got to eat something
Because my belly is rumbling like anything when I am playing matches
“I am aiming a little bit differently (with my cue)
I ain’t got bigger breasts as I used to have
I was about 16 years old the last time I was 15 stone
“I had started to tell everyone I was on it when I was in Hong Kong
<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/33820503/stuart-bingham-neil-robertson-snooker-players-championship/" rel="">Bingham is praying for revenge against Robertson when they meet</a> in the first round of the Players Championship in Telford on Tuesday afternoon
The last thing he will want is another whitewash defeat
especially at the hands of the same player
It was an emotional run in the Far East because <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/33761066/stuart-bingham-neil-robertson-tears-world-grand-prix/" rel="">privately he was mourning the loss of three people close to him</a>
His long-serving snooker coach Joe Lazarus – an octogenarian – as well as the mum of one of his closest pals and his wife’s uncle all passed away in recent weeks
There was also the tragic news that the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/33762636/jack-lisowski-dad-snooker-world-grand-prix/" rel="">dad of snooker ace Jack Lisowski recently died</a>
Bingham said: “It just shows you however tough snooker is
BELOW is a list of snooker World Champions by year
widely considered as dating from the 1968-69 season
when the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) took control of the sport
The first World Championships ran from 1927 - with a break from 1941-45 because of <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/world-war-2/" rel="">World War II</a> and 1958-63 because of a dispute in the sport
Fred Davis and John Pulman (both 8) were the most successful players during that period
<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/stephen-hendry/" rel="">Stephen Hendry</a> and <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/ronnie-osullivan/" rel="">Ronnie O&#x27;Sullivan</a> share the record for the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/18432862/most-world-snooker-championship-titles-osullivan-hendry/" rel="">most titles in the modern era</a>
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A hair salon in Bingham has benefitted from improvements and repairs to its stylish grade II listed premises and improved its customer experience thanks to an allocation from Rushcliffe Borough Council and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)
Blu Salon on Needham Street in the town has benefitted from a range of upgrades including a state-of-the-art energy-efficient Aquaflow water heating system designed specifically for salon environments
The site has also seen repair and restoration of its windows that required repainting and the installation of new double-glazing units to improve insulation and maintain the building's historical integrity
Managing Director Lisa Daws said: “The Aquaflow system has transformed our salon’s efficiency
high-pressure hot water supply to multiple basins simultaneously
“This means our clients now enjoy a more comfortable
the improved water pressure and stability mean they can work more efficiently without the frustration of temperature drops or interruptions
“It reduces heat loss and cutting down on excessive energy consumption
This not only lowers our running costs but also aligns with our commitment to sustainability
“We are incredibly grateful for the funding that made this upgrade possible and excited to see the long-term benefits it brings to our salon.”       
RBC’s Deputy Leader Cllr Abby Brennan recently visited the salon to take a look at the improvements
She said: “It’s heartening to see a business able to benefit operationally from UKSPF funding and at the same time ensure this wonderfully restored grade II listed building can maintain its historical look and feel
“Anything that can improve the customer experience we know is vital for any business and we’re very pleased the UKSPF allocation has given Lisa and the team the opportunity to further enhance their services.”
Mad Dog Sports opened on Abbey Road in <a href="https://westbridgfordwire.com/news/west-bridgford/">West Bridgford</a> in 2013 before moving to its current location on Exchange Road in 2016
The business has supplied many local hockey
netball and running clubs across the region as well as many other sports kits and a huge range of equipment
&#8216;After over eight great years on Exchange Road in West Bridgford  it is time for Mad Dog Sports to move to pastures new
&#8216;We will be moving to the lovely, lively and vibrant<a href="https://westbridgfordwire.com/news/bingham/"> Bingham</a> just off the Buttercross Market Square in early March 2025
&#8216;We look forward to welcoming ALL our wonderful customers’ existing and new
where we will be providing the same services and products PLUS new exciting ranges and offers yet to be announced
&#8216;We are very excited and incredibly positive about moving to Bingham with is huge amount of free parking
and becoming fully involved with existing businesses to become a valuable member of the successful community
&#8216;We very much look forward to seeing you at our opening event that will be publicised on Facebook and Instagram!&#8217;
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A warrant in relation to the importation of drugs was executed in Bingham this morning by officers from the Rushcliffe Neighbourhood Policing Team
&#8216;This is part of ongoing work in Bingham around drug supply and nationally around the importation of drugs from abroad by misusing the postal network
&#8216;UK Border Force and postal service providers screen parcels sent to the UK for drugs
weapons and other prohibited or dangerous items details of the senders and intended recipients are shared with international law enforcement agencies to pursue those who send or receive prohibited items by post.&#8217;
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&#8216;Several items believed to be controlled drugs were found at the address
a man was arrested elsewhere in Bingham in relation to being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs and driving offences
&#8216;The enforcement action against drug supply is part of one of the three pillars of Neighbourhood policing – Targeting activity
&#8216;The suspect has been interviewed and released under investigation while forensic analysis of drugs and mobile phones takes place
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via 101 or to the independent charity CrimeStoppers.&#8217;
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STUART BINGHAM let his emotions get on top of him after losing 10-0 to Neil Robertson in the World Grand Prix finals in Hong Kong
Despite failing to get the win over the line, it was a big week on the table for <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/33755391/snooker-stuart-bingham-fights-back-tears-final/">Bingham</a>
who was contesting his first ranking final for six years
he revealed that he had had his long term coach Joe Lazarus had passed away in the week
He had also suffered the loss of his Uncle Ray the morning of the final
Bingham put on a brave face in the post-game interview
but made a point of shouting out his friends and family who were affected by the loss
His voice wavered as he said: &quot;It has been a good week on the table for me but I would like to shoutout to Jack
Despite the weight of the day, he called out <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/33732564/world-grand-prix-snooker-live-results-latest-judd-trump/">Robertson</a> ahead of next week&#x27;s Snooker Players Championship in Telford
He continued: &quot;You&#x27;ve got to try to take the positives
obviously Telford in a week or so&#x27;s time so I have that to look forward to and I will be after Neil
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&quot;I want Neil in the draw. He ain&#x27;t gonna beat me 10-0 then.&quot;
it was a largely positive week for Bingham
who said he achieved his goal of reaching the final
if someone had said before the week I’d get to the final and get beaten 10-0 I’d probably have gone no
&quot;But my final was [the semi-final] against Judd
that was a big match for me to get in the Players’ Championship.&quot;
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The ancient Incan city of <a href="https://www.muchbetteradventures.com/explore/machu-picchu/" rel="noreferrer">Machu Picchu</a> is located on the eastern slopes of the Peruvian Andes along a prominent ridge between two peaks
surrounded by mist-wreathed tropical forest
This ancient Incan city consists of approximately 200 structures
including the round-walled Temple of the Sun and the Temple of the Condor
which is built into a rock outcrop said to look like spreading wings
The site is crisscrossed with granite terraces
Climb up  to Guardian’s House and you’ll see the entire complex from above
temples and ramps appear to emerge almost organically from the contours of this rugged landscape
Small wonder that it’s one of the Seven Wonders of the World
around 1.5 million people visit Machu Picchu each year
But for many centuries it lay hidden from the wider world
it was rediscovered by the academic and explorer Hiram Bingham - at least
that’s what some history books would have us believe
Bingham didn’t actually find the ruins on his own
he was guided there by members of the local indigenous community
And when he arrived he saw a charcoal inscription on a temple window
Lizárraga 1902.” Someone had arrived before him.&nbsp;
This is the story of how Machu Picchu was ‘lost’ and then rediscovered
Machu Picchu was built during the reign of Inca Emperor Pachacuti, and was in use from around A.D. 1420 to A.D. 1530, according to an <a href="https://news.yale.edu/2021/08/04/machu-picchu-older-expected-study-reveals">archaeological dating study</a>
plazas and palatial houses out of large stones that fitted perfectly together without the use of mortar
Transporting the building materials was an impressive feat in itself
as they would have had to carry these large stones up steep mountain slopes
There are several theories why Machu Picchu was abandoned
including a smallpox epidemic or the death of the emperor (which meant the seat of power was moved to a different location)
Some historians believe that it was simply the remote nature of the site that caused it to be deserted
Others think it was to do with the Spanish invasion of Peru - that the Incans left the city to go to war
and wanted to keep it safe from the colonisers
the city in the mountains faded from their collective consciousness
Hiram Bingham poses outside his tent on Machu Picchu during his 1912 expedition (left) and Agustín Lizárraga Ruiz (right)
For hundreds of years Machu Picchu remained forgotten in the jungle.until Agustín Lizárraga Ruiz quite literally stumbled across it in 1902.Lizárraga was a Peruvian farm worker who lived in the region
and worked on a farm called Collpani Hacienda
In 1902 he organised an expedition down into the Urubamba Valley
with the goal of finding new areas for cultivating crops and sourcing wood
He was accompanied by his cousin Enrique Palma Ruiz
Lizárraga told friends and family what he had discovered
he sent Toribio Recharte and his family back to Machu Picchu
They cleared some of the terraces built by the Incans and began to grow corn
squash and more; another family was sent to join them a few years later
Lizárraga even organised a small tourism trip to Machu Picchu
However, it's not always Lizárraga who is credited with the rediscovery of Machu Picchu - it's often a man called Hiram Bingham. He was a professor of Latin American history at Yale, and a keen explorer. Bingham learned mountaineering skills from his father, a missionary in the Pacific. In fact, he’s said to have been one of the inspirations for the character of <a href="https://www.inverse.com/article/18017-indiana-jones-machu-picchu-hiram-bingham-iii">Indiana Jones</a>
In 1911, Bingham directed an archaeological expedition to find Vitcos, the last capital of the Incas. He visited Urubamba Valley to ask locals if there were any ruins in the area, and was directed towards Machu Picchu. His <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/10772/pg10772-images.html">field journal</a> describes the discovery of huilca plants
before pushing on past “the house of Señor Lizarraga
first of modern Peruvians to write his name on the granite walls of Machu Picchu.”
Bingham and his men continued further into Urubamba Valley
until they reached the village of Lucma and the house of the governor
“We offered to pay Mogrovejo a gratificación of a sol
and double that amount if the locality should prove to contain particularly interesting ruins,” he writes
He summoned his alcaldes and other well-informed Indians to appear and be interviewed
They told us there were “many ruins” hereabouts!”
Bingham and his team were guided towards Machu Picchu
where they met the two farming families that Lizárraga had sent to cultivate the city’s terraces
“Hardly had we rounded the promontory when the character of the stonework began to improve,” Bingham writes in his journal
“A flight of beautifully constructed terraces
each two hundred yards long and ten feet high
had then recently been rescued from the jungle by the Indians
A forest of large trees had been chopped down and burned over to make a clearing for agricultural purposes
and suddenly found myself in a maze of beautiful granite houses
They were covered with trees and moss and the growth of centuries
hiding in bamboo thickets and tangled vines
walls of white granite ashlars most carefully cut and exquisitely fitted together.”
Bingham returned to America and told his contacts what he had discovered
leading an archeological expedition sponsored by Yale and the National Geographic Society
This led to the transfer of over 5,400 artefacts - including human remains - to Yale for research (something which angered Peruvians
especially since it was a century before they were finally returned)
The entire April 1913 edition of the National Geographic magazine was devoted to his <a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/article/machu-picchu-peru-inca-hiram-bingham-discovery">‘discovery’ of the ruins</a> - and Lizárraga’s name was never mentioned
The photographs that Bingham published in the article don’t show the many terraces already cleared of vegetation and planted
In <a href="https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Framing_a_Lost_City/VZk5DwAAQBAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=Agust%C3%ADn+Liz%C3%A1rraga&amp;pg=PA17&amp;printsec=frontcover">Framing a Lost City. Science, Photography, and the Making of Machu Picchu</a>
author Amy Cox Hall describes this as a process of erasure
“Although Bingham referred to Lizárraga as the discoverer in his first articles and speeches
the presence of Lizárraga’s signature faded until
Bingham claimed to have found the site himself.”
Lizárraga was not alive to defend his discovery
it was Bingham’s story that the world - specifically
the western press - told about the story of Machu Picchu.&nbsp;
scholars and journalists railed against this narrative
which they saw as positioning Machu Picchu as a space that existed for foreign tourists
When Peruvian Prime Minister Alan García Perez announced the centenary of the Machu discovery Picchu in 2011
A special supplement was published in La Primera
about the necessity of acknowledging the significant contribution of Agustin Lizárraga Ruiz in rediscovering Machu Picchu
Américo Rivas Tapia published a book entitled Agustín Lizárraga: El gran descubridor de Machupicchu
Thanks to these efforts from writers and historians
Lizárraga’s role is now more widely acknowledged
But it’s also important to acknowledge the contribution of the indigenous guides and farmers who led Bingham to Machu Picchu
and who were aware of its existence long before it became known to the western world
Reach Machu Picchu by first traveling to Cusco
take a 30-minute bus ride or hike up to the ruins
Advance tickets and permits are required for entry
More intrepid adventurers prefer to trek to Machu Picchu. It can be reached via the Inca Trail, a 26 mile (43km) route, or the quieter and more scenic <a href="https://www.muchbetteradventures.com/magazine/salkantay-trek-machu-picchu-vs-inca-trail/" rel="noreferrer">Salkantay route</a> (46 miles/ 74km)
The latter takes you through the scenic Humantay Mountains
over the Salkantay Pass (4,630m/15,190ft) and past Llactapata
Inspired? Join us on an <a href="https://www.muchbetteradventures.com/explore/machu-picchu/" rel="noreferrer">adventure to Machu Picchu</a>
New measures to increase the availability of car parking spaces across Bingham’s car parks will be introduced from October with two hours of free parking retained at Newgate Street and Needham Street
Free parking for 30 minutes in the bays around the marketplace will be introduced this autumn to improve parking through encouraging short stay rather than all day parking in the town centre
Nottinghamshire County Council are also progressing their own consultation process for similar changes to the on street bays around the marketplace
In addition at Bingham Arena around 30 chargeable spaces will be made available for long stay parking aimed at staff working at local businesses and there has been a positive take up for these permits
Parking charges will apply Monday to Sunday between 8am to 6pm
New notices and signage to inform visitors of the new tariffs will start to be displayed in the car parks next week
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s (RBC) Cabinet worked in conjunction with the Bingham Car Parking Strategy Group to discuss proposals to help shape the new tariffs in place to improve parking availability in the town centre
The Council took into account the views of residents and business owners balanced against the findings of surveys from car park users last year
RBC’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Environment and Safety Cllr Rob Inglis said: “These new measures expected to be introduced this October are focused on maximising the availability of spaces for short stay users and those who wish to stay longer
“The new tariffs for Newgate Street and Needham Street car parks will see the retention of two hours free of charge with the needs of shoppers and visitors prioritised
“Any funds received from car parking only meet the cost of the changes that are required such as new car park machines and contributing to the overall cost of maintaining these car parks.”
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Hay House has won a four-way auction for metaphysical teacher and holistic therapist Estelle Bingham’s debut in a six-figure deal
<a href="https://www.thebookseller.com/rights/hay-house-pre-empts-porterfields-powerful-digital-entrepreneur-guide-in-six-figure-deal">Michelle Pilley</a> at <a href="https://www.thebookseller.com/news/hay-house-to-join-hachette-uk-distribution-in-february-2025">Hay House UK</a> acquired world rights to Manifest Your True Essence from Valeria Huerta of Aevitas Creative Management
TV and radio presenter having worked for the BBC
For the past 20 years she has instead been working with thousands of people
and the publisher said she is "renowned for her ability to unlock the true power of the heart"
Bingham shares a practical guide for her "True Essence Process"
which she describes as "a self-working practice that will see you move beyond limiting beliefs [to] heal emotional wounds and to connect to your heart"
The book is broken down into three sections: Softening
Pilley said: "It’s very rare to encounter a new author with such depth of knowledge in the healing and spirituality arena
Estelle’s wisdom and experience has been shaped over many years and by working with thousands of people worldwide
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Global HSE Group is delighted to announce its continued partnership with Bingham Town Girls FC Wildcats
providing a significant boost to girls&#8217; football in the area
Global’s HQ is located directly opposite Butt Playing Field
The company will be providing the team with brand-new training kit alongside its continued club sponsorship
Global is a strong believer in supporting the local community and creating opportunities for young people
The Wildcats programme provides girls aged 5–11 with regular opportunities to learn and play football
The FA has recognised this and granted licences to specific clubs to deliver the Wildcats programme through Wildcats Girls’ Football Centres
Bingham Town FC is proud to have been selected as one of an exclusive number of clubs in the Rushcliffe area
With over 25% of Bingham Town FC&#8217;s overall membership being girls
the club boasts the largest percentage of girls playing football in the county
Global HSE Group is an industry leader in comprehensive fire safety
specialising in passive fire protection and technical fire consultancy in Bingham
It continues to expand into complementary areas
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Neil Robertson coasted to the World Grand Prix title with a resounding 10-0 destruction of Stuart Bingham in Sunday&#8217;s final in Hong Kong
It&#8217;s the Australian&#8217;s second piece of silverware from the 2024/25 campaign following his <a href="https://snookerhq.com/2024/09/23/neil-robertson-ends-title-drought-with-english-open-triumph/">glory at the English Open</a> in September
Success for the 43 year-old takes his career tally of ranking titles to an impressive 25 &#8211; alone in seventh on the all-time list ahead of Mark Selby and one behind Mark Williams
Selby and Williams were two players who Bingham beat en route to reaching the final showdown
while he also upset world number one Judd Trump in the last four on Saturday
But the former world champion was completely out of sorts against Robertson and seemed to be suffering from struggles with his timing and technique
Robertson began the title-deciding contest strongly and quickly reached the interval with a 4-0 cushion thanks to breaks of 87
The remaining four frames of the opening session could have gone either way
but the Melbourne man managed to take them all
Bingham had numerous chances in each of the fifth
and eighth frames but couldn&#8217;t accumulate enough points to get a frame on the board
Robertson ruthlessly seized full advantage
capitalising on his opponent&#8217;s mistakes with clearances of 72
A big crowd assembled at the Kai Tak Arena for the evening session
although there were still several empty seats in keeping with the lower-than-expected turnout throughout the week&#8217;s play
Those who did attend unfortunately didn&#8217;t have much of the final left to savour
The pattern continued with Bingham getting in first in the ninth frame before wasting numerous opportunities and Robertson pinching it on the black to move to within one of lifting the trophy
The former world number one didn&#8217;t have to wait long to complete the job
sealing a famous whitewash win in the tenth frame
It marks the second time Robertson has triumphed with a bagel scoreline in a ranking final
adding to his 9-0 victory over Zhou Yuelong to capture the 2020 European Masters
With the £180,000 champion&#8217;s cheque in his back pocket
Robertson will comprehensively rejoin the top 16 in the world rankings
That will come as a particular relief to the 2010 world champion given the fact he missed out on qualification for the Crucible Theatre a year ago
Now back up to number 11 in the official two-year standings &#8211; and third on the one-year list &#8211; Robertson will have no such worries for the foreseeable future
After suffering a slide down the pecking order amid a dramatic dip in form between 2022 and 2024
he is now firmly back where he belongs at snooker&#8217;s top table
Robertson joins a high-profile selection of champions in 2025 so far that also includes Shaun Murphy (Masters)
With so many of the bigger names seemingly in form &#8211; and not forgetting world number one Judd Trump &#8211; it promises to be an exciting climax to the campaign
Next up will be the Players Championship where the best 16 players from this season&#8217;s money list will battle for another lucrative prize
Bingham will be immensely disappointed by his performance in the World Grand Prix final but can take solace in the fact that he did enough this week to earn a spot in Telford
will head to the season&#8217;s third-last ranking tournament brimming with confidence
Round of 32Judd Trump 4-2 Gary WilsonJack Lisowski 4-2 Zhang AndaHossein Vafaei 4-3 Si JiahuiXu Si 4-3 Ding Junhui
Stuart Bingham 4-2 Mark WilliamsWu Yize 4-0 Pang JunxuJimmy Robertson 4-2 Mark AllenMark Selby 4-3 Jackson Page
Xiao Guodong 4-3 Jak JonesLei Peifan 4-2 Elliot SlessorDavid Gilbert 4-3 Chris WakelinNeil Robertson 4-0 Yuan Sijun
Barry Hawkins 4-1 Tom FordShaun Murphy 4-3 Ben WoollastonJohn Higgins 4-3 Ali CarterKyren Wilson 4-3 Matthew Selt
Round of 16 (bo7)Judd Trump w/o Jack LisowskiHossein Vafaei 4-3 Xu SiStuart Bingham 4-2 Wu YizeMark Selby 4-2 Jimmy Robertson
Xiao Guodong 4-3 Lei PeifanNeil Robertson 4-1 David GilbertShaun Murphy 4-1 Barry HawkinsJohn Higgins 4-2 Kyren Wilson
Quarter-FinalsJudd Trump 5-0 Hossein VafaeiStuart Bingham 5-4 Mark SelbyNeil Robertson 5-3 Xiao GuodongShaun Murphy 5-3 John Higgins
Semi-FinalsStuart Bingham 6-3 Judd TrumpNeil Robertson 6-5 Shaun Murphy
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An unfortunate climax for the first Ranking tournament in Hong Kong for decades
I make it a 36th career title for Australia&#8217;s finest
The only other time a 10-0 scoreline has occurred in a final was Steve Davis winning by that score over Dean Reynolds in the Grand Prix
The Nugget also whitewashed Mike Hallett 9-0 in the 1988 Masters final
It&#8217;s odd to think we&#8217;ve seen two players achieve a whitewash multi-session finals on two occasions when its rarely happened at all
and a long time coach so this may have been a contributing factor
He&#8217;s also spoken about the yips appearing in his game during the last year or so
I do worry the humbling nature of this loss could accentuate the backswing issues
Robertson winning a second title of the season confirms he&#8217;s really back now as a top tier contender
A striking aspect of the H2H between the pair is that Robertson has won all six meetings that have taken at the quarter-final stage of a tournament or beyond
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Stuart Bingham staged a magnificent fightback to edge out Mark Williams 6-5 and make the second round of the Victorian Plumbing UK Championship in York.&nbsp;
The Englishman looked to be heading for the exit when Welshman Williams moved 5-2 ahead
after an opening seven frames where both players struggled to produce their best
2015 Crucible king Bingham summoned a brilliant blitz to pip three-time World Champion Williams at the post.&nbsp;
Both players arrived in York under contrasting circumstances
Bingham had to negotiate qualifying to earn his place in the final stages
while world number six Williams arrived riding the crest of a wave after winning the Champion of Champions for the first time in his career.&nbsp;
Victory earns Bingham a last 16 tie against Zhang Anda as he continues his quest to complete the Triple Crown with a maiden UK Championship win
Defeat for two-time UK Champion Williams means he will have to wait for a first UK title since 2002.&nbsp;
Both players were missing balls in the early part of the match
but it was Williams who gained the strongest foothold
The 26-time ranking event winner top scored with 72 on his way to the verge of victory at 5-2.&nbsp;
Bingham embarked on a 147 attempt in the eighth
stringing together a run of 57 before missing the eighth black
Eventually he left Williams requiring snookers
which allowed the 49-year-old back into the frame
Williams had a chance to tie and force a respot
a swerved long range pot on the green was enough to keep Bingham alive at 5-3.&nbsp;
The Basildon cueman continued to push and turned up the heat on Williams with runs of 79 and 82 to force an unlikely final frame decider
It was Bingham with the momentum and breaks of 32 and 36 saw him boss the final frame and secure a magnificent fightback win.&nbsp;
Bingham said: "He struggled as much as I did early on
I\'m more shocked than anyone that I\'m victorious.&nbsp;
From 5-2 I didn\'t really put a foot wrong
"I could see him struggling and I thought I needed to get my head together
It was nice to win a match from 5-2 down against someone like Mark."
former International Champion Zhang Anda provided a magic moment on his way to scoring a 6-3 win over Lei Peifan.&nbsp;
China's Zhang fired in the 21st maximum break in UK Championship history in the fourth frame to draw level at 2-2
It leaves him in line to pick up the &pound;15,000 high break prize
Zhang also knows that if he makes another 147 either this week
at the Johnstone's Paint Masters or the World Championship then he will scoop a &pound;147,000 bonus.&nbsp;
Zhang had the pink and black at his mercy to wrap up the win
he miscued out of nowhere on the penultimate ball and Lei deposited it to keep the game alive
It proved only to be a stay of execution though
with Zhang making a contribution of 79 in the next to get over the line.&nbsp;
Zhang said: \"This is my third time making a maximum but this feels different with the UK Championship being a big event
After two frames he started giving me chances and then in the fourth I made the maximum.\"
Rushcliffe police say they attended a report of a vehicle which a resident reported as suspicious
&#8216;On Saturday, 1 February, officers attended a report of a suspicious vehicle in <a href="https://westbridgfordwire.com/news/bingham/">Bingham.</a>
&#8216;A report from a concerned local resident about the vehicle led to the recovery of a car that had been stolen in Leicestershire
&#8216;Police will attend suspicious vehicles where the vehicle details either don’t match the make and model or when there are markers on the vehicle in relation to its use in crime or being reported stolen
&#8216;Police and the DVLA will also attend vehicles that are untaxed or declared off-road if they are parked on roads and meet the criteria to be removed under DVLA powers
&#8216;A vehicle that looks suspicious or out of place
and where neighbours also do not know the owner or driver
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Friends and families are invited to a Lunar New Year Celebratory event sponsored by Barratt Homes on Saturday February 1 from 11am until 4pm at Bingham Arena for a fun day out with themed games
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s (RBC) free event is supported by UK Shared Prosperity Funding (UKSPF) and will take place in the Jubilee Hall at Bingham Arena on Chapel Lane in the town NG13 8QX
commencing with a special lion dance performance
Visitors can take part in fun workshops based on Lunar New Year traditions including red banner painting and calligraphy
There will also be a variety of free exhibitions including the history of Kei Po traditional costumes and a Wishing Tree exhibition where event goers can hang a wish on the tree
Hitwrap will be serving Hong Kong style street food and Champions Coffee will be serving a selection of hot and cold drinks throughout the day including bubble tea and more
Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Deputy Leader Cllr Abby Brennan said: “Following a successful event last year
we’re excited to see the return of our Lunar New Year celebrating the Year of the Snake
“Come along for a fantastic fun day out where you can enjoy an array of free themed activities from traditional ink painting
“To start off the event we will be having some exciting lion dancing performers too
“Thank you to our partners Barratt Homes for continuing to support this event which offers a variety of workshops for families and friends to enjoy
“This event is not one to miss so make sure you come to Bingham Arena on Saturday February 1 and join us for the special event!”
Managing Director at Barratt Homes North Midlands Mark Cotes added: “We are delighted to support Rushcliffe Borough Council in hosting what promises to be a vibrant Lunar New Year celebration in Bingham
“Events like these bring communities together
celebrating traditions and cultures in a fun and inclusive way
We hope everyone in attendance has a fantastic day enjoying the festivities.”
Free car parking is available on site at Bingham Arena for up to three hours
This is expected to be a popular event and there will be limited capacity within the venue
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STUART BINGHAM was hailed for a sporting act during his Players Championship clash with Neil Robertson
The two former world champions <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/33888714/players-championship-snooker-2025-live-results-judd-trump-updates">faced off in Telford</a> just nine days on from their meeting in the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/33761066/stuart-bingham-neil-robertson-tears-world-grand-prix/">World Grand Prix final</a>
there was a potentially contentious moment
failing to hit the red having found himself snookered
The referee deemed Bingham to subsequently be snookered himself
With two extra reds having already been placed on the table
Bingham sportingly told the referee that he didn&#x27;t feel he was actually snookered and that he believed the angle was on
As the referee removed the extra reds, he accidentally nudged the original red from its position, inadvertently creating an easier angle for Bingham.
This led to 2010 world champ Robertson laughing in his chair.
The Aussie would also go on to have the last laugh, coming from behind to win 6-4.
Having beaten Bingham 10-0 in the World Grand Prix final in Hong Kong nine days earlier
Robertson knew he would be in for a trickier task
&quot;I knew after the result in the final he would come out all guns blazing and be really motivated
but I pinched a couple of frames and turned the game in my favour,” said 43-year-old Robertson
Starting the season my projected season was close to the 40s
&quot;To have already cemented my place at the Crucible shows that the hard work has paid off
It goes to show that you have to really stick at it
&quot;<a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/topic/golf/">Golf</a> has been huge as it has given me a hobby to do
It is great to spend time outside and it’s much healthier than doing gaming or things like that
&quot;I’ve been told to make sure my wife doesn’t become a golf widow though
&quot;I have to reign it in as it is quite exciting
because I’m getting quite good at it.&quot;
Robertson will face <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/mark-selby/">Mark Selby</a> in round two
after the Jester from Leicester defeated China&#x27;s Si Jiahui 6-3 on the other table
<a href="https://westbridgfordwire.com/learn-more-and-chat-to-experts-on-the-future-of-healthcare-in-rushcliffe-2/">Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC)</a> is encouraging residents to walk, wheel, or cycle when making journeys into <a href="https://westbridgfordwire.com/news/bingham/">Bingham</a> and other town centres in the borough for a healthier and greener future
They can also help save money by lowering travel costs compared to driving and parking
residents can play their part in reducing their carbon footprint
To support active travel in Bingham, RBC is delivering a project to encourage more sustainable journeys into the town centre. New ‘Step into Bingham’ walking and wheeling map routes are now available to download at <a href="http://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/stepintobingham" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/stepintobingham</a>
The maps have been <a href="https://westbridgfordwire.com/ridewise-celebrates-20-years-with-birthday-bash-and-bike-sale-event/">developed in partnership with RideWise</a> to identify safe walking routes from all major residential areas of Bingham to the town centre
All routes will be waymarked using colour-coded arrows
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Hard copies of the maps will also be produced and placed in community venues and businesses in the town for residents to access
Large maps will be displayed at Newgate Street car park
A free information event will take place at Bingham Marketplace on Saturday
RBC’s Community Safety Team and Nottinghamshire Police will be offering free bike marking and registration to help reduce the risk of bike theft
Rushcliffe Cycle Tech will also be carrying out free bike maintenance and repairs
RideWise will promote the ‘Step into Bingham’ map and talk to residents about incorporating physical activity into daily life through active travel methods
Children and adults alike can also have a go on the smoothie bike
where they can pedal themselves a free smoothie
Pupils and teachers from Toot Hill School joined council officers at Bingham Buttercross to mark the launch of this new health and wellbeing initiative
said: “At Toot Hill School and Sixth Form College
we are very proud of our students for the manner in which they access public transport
The majority of our students travel to school via bus
“Our curriculum teaches students about the importance of reducing their carbon footprint and their role in ensuring that we protect the environment for future generations
our students understand the importance of exercise to their long-term health and wellbeing
we are delighted to support the local community with this great initiative
as we would love to see an increase in safe and active travel for our school community.”
said: “Active travel is about making walking
and cycling the preferred choice for everyone to get around
providing a healthier and more sustainable method of transport
“We’ve developed new maps offering safe and accessible walking and wheeling routes in and around Bingham
which will be free to access online and widely available at local community centres and businesses
“This is a great time to get started as we approach the sunnier and warmer seasons
when we know that getting outdoors and enjoying fresh air can boost our mental health and wellbeing
“We’re really pleased to work with RideWise and partners on this initiative
It’s also fantastic to see local students and teachers from Toot Hill School highlight the importance of safely walking and using public transport for a healthier and greener future
“Come along to our community engagement event on Saturday
where you can find out more about the ‘Step into Bingham’ maps.”
The project has also overseen the installation of improved cycle storage in the marketplace
Further cycle storage will be installed at Newgate Street car park by the end of the month
said: “We are delighted to support the launch of this new walking and wheeling map
and we look forward to speaking with local residents at the upcoming market event to hear their thoughts and promote healthier and greener travel options.”
STUART BINGHAM shed a “little tear there at the table” as he reached a first snooker ranking final for six years
Ball Run, 48, has been suffering with the yips in recent months and has turned to the same hypnotherapist used by reigning world champion <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/kyren-wilson/" rel="">Kyren Wilson</a>
In spite of his ongoing mental issues, he has had a fantastic time this week at the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/33732564/world-grand-prix-snooker-live-results-latest-judd-trump/" rel="">World Grand Prix</a> in Hong Kong
His tournament opened with a 4-2 win over Mark Williams and then he knocked out China’s Wu Yize 4-2 from the second round
In the quarter-finals he eliminated Mark Selby, coming from behind to win 5-4, and then today, he shocked the world No.1 <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/judd-trump/" rel="">Judd Trump</a> 6-3
It is no wonder that he started crying as he booked a final showdown with Neil Robertson tomorrow with £180,000 on the line for the winner
“Without a doubt, I’ve wondered if I ever would get back in a ranking final.
“The last few years haven’t been good on my part. I’ve been searching and trying things.
“This week it has clicked for me. I’ve got through matches without feeling the best, but now I’m in the final.”
Bingham has won six ranking titles – one of them being the <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/33746398/world-snooker-championship-crucible-shaun-murphy-neil-robertson/" rel="">Crucible</a> crown – but the last one came at the 2019 Gibraltar Open
His wife did not see his outstanding comeback win against <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/who/mark-selby/" rel="">Selby</a> late on Friday night because she thought he had lost
The Essex potter fell 4-2 down in frames and if that had been a best-of-seven frames clash then he would have been out
But it was actually the best of nine frames
and his family did not immediately realise he had progressed to the last four
“I’ll be trying as hard as I can to get my hands on that trophy though.”
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New measures to increase the availability of car parking spaces across <a href="https://westbridgfordwire.com/news/bingham/">Bingham’s</a> car parks will be introduced from 12 November 2024
Parking charges will apply Monday to Sunday between 8 am and 6 pm
and notices are now displayed around the car parks to inform visitors of the changes
Free parking for 30 minutes in the bays around the marketplace has already been introduced to improve parking by encouraging short stays rather than all-day parking in the town centre
The bays are available for parking for 30 minutes on market day (Thursday) after 10 am
In addition, around 30 chargeable permit spaces have been made available for long-stay parking at Bingham Arena, aimed at staff working at local businesses, and there has been a positive take-up of the permits to date. For more information, email <a rel="noopener">customerservices@rushcliffe.gov.uk</a>
said: “We listened carefully to those who use the car parks and will now introduce these new measures from 12 November
“They focus on maximising the availability of spaces for short-stay users and those who wish to stay longer
“The new tariffs for Newgate Street and Needham Street car parks will remain two hours free of charge
said: “Having listened to the feedback received
we hope that residents and visitors to the town are able to access the town’s many services and businesses on offer with the availability of more short-term parking spaces.”
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A teenager has been locked up after wielding a large knife during an altercation in a car park
Nineteen-year-old Sebastian Neil was at Lady Bay retail park on the afternoon of Wednesday 29 January this year when a group of young men came into conflict with the driver of a car
Members of the public watched on as Neil – angered that the driver had driven aggressively towards him – pulled out a machete style knife and chased after the car
but Neil was soon tracked down and arrested by police
was seen to pull the blade from his trouser leg and swing it towards the car
He later pleaded guilty to charges of affray and possessing a knife in a public place
He also admitted to possessing Class A drugs after he was found with cocaine in his possession after his arrest
Appearing at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday 26 February he was jailed for three years and three months – a sentence he will serve in a young offenders’ institution
“This was a shocking act of violence played out in full view of other members of the public
“An investigation was immediately launched and Neil – who was already well known to us – was soon identified as a suspect
“Whilst he may not have intended to get into a violent confrontation that day
his decision to carry a knife greatly increased the gravity of what happened and could easily have resulted in very serious injuries
“I hope he uses his time in custody to reassess the direction of his life and reflect on just how differently this situation could have ended.”
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