Police in Rushcliffe are appealing for help after a trailer containing kayaks was set alight in a village The arson attack, which caused serious damage to surrounding buildings and cars, took place outside an address in The Arches, East Leake ‘We are appealing to residents in the village to check CCTV doorbell and dashcam footage for anything which could help us track the movements of the person responsible ‘The fire spread through the 18 kayaks inside the trailer wrote off two cars parked outside and damaged neighbours’ vehicles ‘Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has carried out an investigation which revealed an accelerant was used to start the fire.’ Detective Constable Annabel Walker said: “This deliberately lit fire has caused extensive damage and also put people living in the area at serious risk “Lighting any fire can have catastrophic consequences so it is really important anyone who can help our investigation does so “I’d particularly like to hear from anyone in the village with recorded footage which might assist our inquiries Three suspects were arrested after they were tracked running though the darkness by a police drone Officers were called to Meadow Park in East Leake shortly after midnight on 19 April after a group of young men were reported to be in possession of a knife A police drone was deployed to search for the suspects and its high-powered thermal imaging camera soon identified three figures sat on a bench the suspects were followed to the back garden of a house and detained Three 17-year-old boys were arrested on suspicion of affray and possessing an offensive weapon chief drone pilot at Nottinghamshire Police once you’ve been spotted by one of our drones it’s very hard to avoid officers on the ground “Using the live pictured beamed down from above the pilot was able to keep his colleagues informed about the suspects’ location and ensure they could not get away “Without that technology it is likely that these suspects would not have been detained.” •  Lady Bay footpath to close for a year for Waterside Bridge works Neighbourhood officers have been cracking down on youth antisocial behaviour to create a safer environment for residents in East Leake. Officers have been listening to residents’ concerns and are putting measures in place to ensure the surrounding area sees a reduction in criminal activity Concerns include reports of large groups of young people trespassing on a leisure centre football pitch and being abusive towards staff when asked to leave Residential properties have also reported instances of young people banging on windows Several young people have already been identified by officers from the Rushcliffe neighbourhood policing team who have worked with local schools and analysed CCTV from nearby shops They have been sent antisocial behaviour warning letters which acts as the first official notice about a person’s behaviour this can progress to an acceptable behaviour contract which is drawn up to address antisocial behaviour that causes a nuisance to the community and lasts for six months Working in partnership with the Trent Bridge Community Trust and Rushcliffe Borough Council neighbourhood officers helped to establish a weekly youth club The club provided a safe environment for young people to socialise and had a great turnout of more than 40 attendees Officers are now exploring opportunities for new weekly evening activities to help engage young people and reduce incidents of antisocial behaviour Neighbourhood officers have also established a beat surgery specifically for young people which is held at the fire station in Gotham Road every Wednesday between 3 pm and 5 pm during term time The surgery provides young people with the opportunity to ask questions and meet local officers in a safe and confidential environment A problem management plan has also been created to help resolve these incidents This is used to analyse recurring issues and achieve the best possible outcome for communities A specialist problem-solving coordinator is working with the neighbourhood team to identify and monitor patterns in antisocial behaviour and can recommend community protection measures such as criminal behaviour orders which can ban an offender from specific places They are part of Nottinghamshire Police’s Prevention Hub which is a collaboration between multiple force departments responsible for developing and delivering strategies to prevent crime and disorder throughout the city and county Analysts have also produced a detailed report of specific incident times and locations which has helped inform an increase in targeted and proactive high-visibility patrols to deter antisocial behaviour and address hotspot areas An assessment of the leisure centre has been carried out by crime prevention officers to identify vulnerable areas and recommend new security measures This can include expert advice to improve signage and CCTV to make it harder for criminals to operate “Tackling antisocial behaviour is a priority for our neighbourhood team as we know the distress this can cause to our communities which is why we take their concerns seriously “We are using several measures to address this behaviour “The youth club has been a really successful initiative that has helped us to engage with young people so that they know their local officers and can approach us with their concerns “While a minority of young people may think their behaviour is harmless a large group being antisocial can be intimidating for residents “Collaborative work between the neighbourhood team and our Prevention Hub is helping to proactively prevent crime and ensure these areas see a reduction in criminal activity “I would encourage residents to report all instances of antisocial behaviour to Nottinghamshire Police as this helps identify areas of concern and allows officers to attend incidents at the earliest opportunity.” If you see something suspicious in your area please do not hesitate to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or people can report to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111   • Man charged with intentional suffocation after incident near Nottingham Castle Positive steps have been taken by police in Rushcliffe to address recent anti-social behaviour (ASB) incidents in East Leake Police say that a group of individuals believed to be involved in ‘last week’s disturbances’ has been identified and dealt with following a thorough investigation The breakthrough came after Neighbourhood Police officers connected the group to an East Leake shop where they were present on the night of the incidents The store’s manager provided crucial CCTV footage the police identified the individuals involved notifying their parents about the situation and issuing official ASB warning letters The response from parents has been overwhelmingly supportive and many youths reportedly received a “wake-up call” from the intervention A police spokesperson said: “We suspect this group has been responsible for most We hope those not directly identified will take note from the action we’ve taken against others and the police will not tolerate this behaviour.” East Leake has been designated as a hotspot for ASB with specific areas such as Manor Farm Meadow and the leisure centre receiving targeted patrols A new patrol plan has been implemented to ensure that any reported incidents are prioritized Police encourage the public to report concerns or incidents by calling 999 for emergencies or 101 for non-urgent issues Information about other individuals involved can also be reported online and will be passed on to local officers •  These Nottinghamshire roads have been closed due to dangerous icy conditions after floods Police officers’ quick-thinking helped save a man’s life after he suffered a severe cut to his arm Members of the Radford Road and West Bridgford response teams were called to an address in the East Leake area just before midnight on Friday 11 April they found a 20-year-old man collapsed on the floor with a badly lacerated arm after he smashed a window PC Connor Sturdy knew medical help couldn’t wait and applied a torniquet to the man’s upper arm Other officers on the scene – PC Mark Burke PS Becca Thomas and PC Karolina Widnic – helped pack the wound with gauze and check him over to make sure he had not sustained any other injuries The team all stayed calm and reassured the injured man as they waited for medical help noting that without the tourniquet the injury would have been fatal “It was a real team effort and I’m proud to have worked alongside my fellow officers to save a man’s life it’s our duty to protect and serve the community so when we arrived all of our instincts kicked in “We send our well wishes to the injured man as he recovers.” “Officers arrived at a scene that was almost indescribable with written words and I cannot imagine what was going through their minds this did not deter the officers in their absolute professionalism “They should be incredibly proud of upholding the core values of policing ensuring that no matter the situation they will do anything they can to ensure that person lives.” •  Abbey Road Primary School Safari Sale returns in May •  West Bridgford salon offers free self-care sessions to cancer patients •  An Evening of Regenerative Wellness at Cleaver & Wake – Thursday 15 May 2025 A new Domino’s Pizza takeaways is planned for East Leake – but faces objections from a councillor over parking problems and concern there are already too many takeaways nearby on behalf of DPSK Ltd- a food service company- submitted plans for a branch of the famous pizza chain to Rushcliffe Borough Council on Thursday (January 23) If approved, the takeaway shop would replace a vacant former hairdressers at 81-83 Main Street, East Leake. Plans also include converting part of the first floor On Main Street near the proposed site is a Co-op store The Domino’s would be open between 11am and 11pm daily and would create full-time and part-time jobs “recruited from the local area” according to planning papers with one already allocated to an existing flat on the first floor This is also not expected to impact Domino’s delivery drivers who can collect more than one order at a time which results in less trips to and from the store Papers say customers can make use of the free public car park accessed from Gotham Road in the north or use the Co-op car park as part of a “linked-trip” Rushcliffe Borough Councillor Carys Thomas (Ind) has submitted a written objection to the proposals saying: “A takeaway/delivery service in this location will inevitably lead to cars stopping and parking outside either side of the Zebra crossing and adjacent to the busy entrance to the Co-op “In addition to traffic dangers there will be increased noise late into the evening for the residents in the sheltered accommodation opposite Cllr Thomas also cited concerns with the impact of food smells on residents but planning papers state: “Pizza takeaways do not undertake deep fat frying or other highly aromatic processes instead exclusively using oven baking Cllr Thomas also noted that the village already has access to numerous hot food takeaways with takeaway pizzas already “provided by 4 other outlets” In the immediate village centre there are a number of food spots a chip shop an Indian food restaurant and a bakery which Cllr Thomas believes is already “distorting the balance of provision in the shopping centre The council will decide on the application at a later date On the evening of Monday, 12 February 2024, 17-year-old Jack Taylor had just arrived at East Leake Leisure Centre with friends to play basketball and it was identified that he was in cardiac arrest While one of his friends was on the phone to 999 requesting emergency help off-duty British Red Cross First Aid Instructor Jamie Perridge sprang into action In addition to his full-time role at the British Red Cross Jamie is also a first responder for Central Medical Services a 24/7 private ambulance and medical service provider for both the NHS and private clients Jamie said: “I was on the other side of the sports hall when I saw Jack fall to the ground out of the corner of my eye “I initially thought Jack had rolled his ankle when I went over to check on him “I instructed a friend to get a stopwatch to record the length of the seizures.” Jamie then identified another person at the scene to act as a ‘runner’ to reception to inform them that emergency crews were coming so they could open a side gate for quick and immediate access to the site He added: “While Jack wasn’t in cardiac arrest at that stage I asked a gym instructor to get the defibrillator we had on-site so we could be prepared to shock his heart if that happened so I performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on his chest until the defibrillator advised us to give a shock “The leisure centre staff were amazing – they not only fetched the defibrillator but also helped deliver CPR and operate the defibrillator “I think we gave him eight shocks in total before the ambulance crew arrived.” Jack and his family make the most of every moment following what happened As those on the scene did everything possible to give Jack a fighting chance of survival EMAS received the 999 call in the control room Emergency Medical Advisor Clare Davis took the details from the caller while Dispatcher Richard Skelton ensured the appropriate resources were sent to Jack in a timely manner I am familiar with the clinicians we had on shift It was my job to strategically resource the right mix of skills that Jack required “The call for Jack was a Category 1 (immediately life-threatening) so I was looking to get the nearest appropriate crews to him as quickly as possible “As we got more information that Jack was in cardiac arrest I knew we needed a multi-team response from EMAS and the Derbyshire Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance – operated by The Air Ambulance Service (TAAS) so we could manage Jack’s care properly when we arrived.” The EMAS ambulance crew of Julia Jabrzyk and Adrian Rea had just handed over their previous patient at hospital when they received a call to attend to a patient in cardiac arrest with bystander CPR already being performed at the scene we managed Jack’s airway and continued to perform CPR “We were then joined by George Duffin and Mark Stephens from EMAS and Tom Eckersley and Stephen Smith from the Derbyshire Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance Service (DLRAA) “Thanks to Jamie’s quick action when Jack’s cardiac arrest started and our team working together to manage his condition we were able to get his heart beating again we decided the best course of action was to sedate Jack place a tube in his airway to help him breathe and take him to Glenfield Hospital in Leicester who arrived on the scene in a critical care car travelled with us in the ambulance to ensure we could continue to provide Jack with ongoing care on the way to hospital.” Julia added: “The fact that the leisure centre had a defibrillator available and that Jamie and others were willing to use it while doing chest compressions made all the difference in saving Jack’s life before we could step in to help.” Andrea said: “There are no words to describe that moment “No one at the scene with Jack had my number who stayed on the phone with me until two police officers turned up at our house in Arnold who then swiftly took us to the hospital so we could be with Jack and he was unconscious – it was a very scary moment to see your child like that.” Jack was under the constant care of a team of specialists in the Intensive Therapy Unit at Glenfield He remained critically ill and needed close monitoring along with advanced medical support such as ventilators Andrea added: “Jack’s lungs were filling up with blood and he had a severe chest infection due to a damaged mitral heart valve he was transferred to Harefield Hospital in London where a huge team was formed around his care he underwent a groundbreaking mitral valve repair – a completely unique procedure pioneered by his surgeon “Fabio told us that Jack had a rare condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy a genetic disease where the heart muscles become thickened “Jack had an 8% chance of survival and a 2% chance of keeping his own heart.” Jack beat both those odds and is back home He has an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) fitted battery-powered device that monitors and regulates Jack’s heart rhythm and delivers electrical pulses to correct any abnormalities it can also send a larger electrical shock to his heart to “reboot” it and restore a normal rhythm Jack will commence studying Software Engineering at Nottingham Trent University from September Speaking about this next chapter in his life Jack said: “I’m really excited because it’s a subject I’ve always wanted to study He is undergoing neurological rehabilitation at Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham The exam board even gave me a letter of recognition to show what A Level results they think I’d have got based on my academic progress before my cardiac arrest which ensured I got my place at university.” the partnership will deliver roughly four houses per week with completion expected in March 2025 The project was funded by the second wave of the Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) “This is a brilliant project that will give the residents a tangible improvement on their quality of life “Not only will the retrofit measures we’ll be installing save on their energy bills each month but they will also get to enjoy being warmer and all round more comfortable in their own homes “This is a small but not insignificant piece of progress in the fight against climate change. Projects like these may only seem like a few dozen houses, but over time they add up until eventually the whole of the UK’s housing stock will be prepared for our net zero future. “Working with Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing has been brilliant as well As partners they have been enthusiastic throughout to ensure the works we deliver are of the highest quality and that their residents are well taken care of both things that align with core SBS values.” Many of the houses have received little renovations or improvements in almost 80 years and are British Iron and Steel Federation (BISF) a type of steel framed prefabricated house built in large quantities shortly after the second world war SBS and MTVH carried out additional works to ensure the safety of residents including a full assessment of the stanchions •  319 affordable gas-free affordable homes coming to former Boots site in Nottingham Manor Farm Park & Woodlands, Nottinghamshire’s best-kept secret for a family day out has been transformed into a winter paradise this Christmas The attraction, situated in East Leake has created a magical Woodland Wonderland experience for families of all ages Woodland Wonderland is a place where the magic of the season comes alive Families can wander through beautifully decorated trails and engage in a variety of holiday activities designed to delight both young adventurers and the young at heart Children can enjoy close encounters with friendly farm animals adding a touch of nature’s charm to the festivities Woodland Wonderland costs £12.95 for adults and children aged 2–16 Tickets are available to book on weekends from 7 December To get your tickets, go to www.manorfarm.info/events/christmas-woodland-wonderland Families can also book a Twilight Festive Visit (adults: £14.50 running from Monday 9 December to Friday 13 December To book, go to www.manorfarm.info/events/twilight-festive-fun Woodland Wonderland was officially opened by Mr. Andrew Brown, the Mayor of Rushcliffe, with Mr. Richard Butler, Chairman of Nottinghamshire County Council. Mayor Brown said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the owners of Manor Farm Park & Woodlands for their unwavering commitment to preserving our natural heritage which encompasses a love of all wildlife to enhance our community “The beauty and accessibility of this farm park and its serene woodlands offer a sanctuary for members and visitors alike I extend my heartfelt thanks for the remarkable efforts and enduring dedication to making Manor Farm Park & Woodlands a vibrant Manor Farm Park & Woodlands General Manager Jordan St Germain said: “As Nottinghamshire’s best-kept secret our enchanting park offers something special for everyone Woodland Wonderland is where festive joy meets the natural beauty of the outdoors We have created it in the hope that it will spread joy Manor Farm Park & Woodlands offers a full day of fun for children and grown-ups alike and is the perfect destination for young families Situated in more than 25 acres of countryside on the Nottinghamshire/Leicestershire border it has more than 20 different species of animals to see and both indoor and outdoor play areas to discover Introduce your children to their favourite animals then let their imaginations run wild in the woodlands maize maze (usually available July to October) Manor Farm Park & Woodlands is dedicated to environmental conservation and community engagement The park provides a range of activities and events that cater to families and nature enthusiasts alike From seasonal attractions to educational programmes it offers a memorable and enriching experience for all visitors Ross sat next to her at the back of the bus dipped her fingers into a glass of drink and started to flick drink at her She asked the victim if she had a problem before flicking more drink at her The victim and her friend moved upstairs to get away from Ross who shouted abuse at her as they went before she followed them up to the top deck Her friend tried to get in between the victim and her aggressor but a short time later Ross threw the bottle at her It caused a cut which had to be glued and left the victim with a scar The unprovoked attack happened shortly after 8.15pm on 14 February 2022 Ross, of East Leake was arrested after a media appeal was issued by Nottinghamshire Police and she handed herself in She went on to plead guilty to a charge of causing grievous bodily harm without intent and was jailed for two years when she appeared at Nottingham Crown Court for sentencing on Friday (11 October) who was in the final year of her university studies at the time of the attack was a keen footballer and wanted to join the Army she said she was still suffering symptoms since the attack Judge Michael Auty KC told Ross that she had ‘robbed’ the victim of those two passions in her life due to her behaviour that day adding he had ‘no doubt she would have had a terrific career in football and with the Army.’ the court heard that Ross was ‘genuinely sorry’ for what she had done and was ‘thoroughly ashamed’ by the way she had behaved said: “Everyone should be entitled to feel safe when using public transport and do so without fear Ross decided to persistently pick on and then assault a complete stranger on a bus by throwing a glass vodka bottle at her head at close range “The impact this unprovoked attack has had on the victim has been profound we will not tolerate violent or abusive behaviour on our public transport and we continue to work with our partners to stamp out disorder of this nature and take robust action against offenders like Ross who cause harm to others.” •  Police urge Stapleford residents after shed and garage attempted break-ins •  M&S Food Hall West Bridgford closes for FIVE weeks for refurbishment Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is proud to celebrate the commitment of on-call firefighters during ‘On-Call Recognition Week’ – a dedicated initiative to highlight the vital role played by many individuals across the county in keeping local communities safe the service shines a spotlight on its on-call firefighters who dedicate significant hours each week to responding to emergencies while balancing their primary employment Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service also acknowledges the companies that support its staff in fulfilling this important role it would be challenging to maintain the high levels of service required to protect the communities of Nottinghamshire One company, British Gypsum, has been releasing employees since 1983 and was recently presented with an ‘Outstanding Support for On-Call Firefighters’ award for showing exceptional support for their six employees who also serve as on-call firefighters at East Leake Fire Station – meaning that the fire station is able to maintain an available fire engine almost all of the time which wouldn’t be possible otherwise the company was given a tour of the fire station offering them the unique opportunity to see first-hand the work that their colleagues do in their role as firefighters said: “British Gypsum allows a few of our firefighters to respond from work to attend emergencies locally they have a lot in place to make the turnout as smooth as possible including having two parking spaces specifically designated for those who are on-call at the front of the building “This significant collaboration between British Gypsum and Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service means that over the 42 years of support British Gypsum has had a positive impact in saving lives and benefiting the local community in a positive way.” Head of Response for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service presented the award towards the end of 2024 He said: “It is employers like British Gypsum who demonstrate flexibility and support for their staff that enable us to maintain vital fire cover and ensure the safety of the people of Nottinghamshire “Not only does our fire and rescue service gain from the firefighter’s expertise developed in their day job but other companies also benefit from the wide range of skills they acquire as a firefighter The ongoing partnerships between on-call firefighters and their employers are mutually beneficial and we are extremely grateful for the continued support across all of our on-call fire stations.” British Gypsum said: “We are honoured to have received this award and proud to be able to support our employees who serve as on-call firefighters It’s a privilege to work alongside the fire service and we are committed to continuing our support for these dedicated individuals who balance their professional careers with their life-saving duties.” •  Gedling Country Park parking fees with permit system for regular visitors approved •  Student stabbed in Nottingham city centre – police release CCTV A house fire in East Leake had spread to a neighbouring property The incident was reported on Saturday 31 August A spokesperson for East Leake Fire Station said: ‘We would like to say a huge thank you to the passer by who alerted the occupier of this house to the fire that had spread to her property ‘Everyone is safe and the fire was contained to a small external part of the property The gas supply was compromised but Cadent were quick to respond and resolve the issue.’ ‘We apologise for any inconvenience with the road closure but we have to consider the safety of the public during all of our incidents ‘Well done to both crews from East Leake and West Bridgford for resolving this incident swiftly.’ •  Pilot dies after light aircraft crashes at Chesterfield industrial estate Rushcliffe MP James Naish visited BeadaMoss plant nursery in East Leake today to learn about their nature-based solutions to climate change challenges BeadaMoss has been developing ways to grow sphagnum moss for planting on damaged peatlands to restore them to their unique glory James Naish opened the glasshouse extension taking it to an impressive 3 acres (12,000 sqm) in total The team of over 40 local staff enjoyed the occasion This enlarged glasshouse facility is needed with the ever-increasing understanding of the vital role that the tiny Sphagnum plant plays in peatland and moorland areas as they contribute 4% of the UK’s total annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Planting Sphagnum prevents GHG emissions and also locks up even more CO₂ through photosynthesis Sphagnum can hold up to twenty times its weight in water so its presence is critical on the high moors to reduce flood risk by absorbing very high rainfall events and slowing the flow to downstream villages and towns Peatlands are recognised as a unique ecosystem with rare species and fascinating biodiversity offering many of us breathing space from modern living •  Plans for student accommodation block on Nottingham furniture store site •  Radcliffe: Still no target date for £250,000 cycle path repairs Fire crews are currently extinguishing a grass fire on Brookfields Way, East Leake. The incident was reported at around 3 pm on Friday 30 August: District Manager Chris Navin said: “This fire was started deliberately and was only five metres from domestic properties putting them and our firefighters at unnecessary risk “We take deliberate fire setting seriously and will always work with our partners to hold people accountable If you know anything about deliberate fires in your area report it anonymously through FireStoppers.” •  Eight fire crews tackle Colwick recycling centre blaze •  Firefighters attend unsafe building in Nottingham city centre Nottinghamshire County Council has announced plans to launch a public consultation regarding the establishment of a new primary school in the Fairham Pastures development area near East Leake will seek to gather local views on the proposal to open a new free school to meet the growing demand for primary school places in the region The need for a new primary school arises from the ongoing Fairham Pastures housing development which will see the construction of up to 3,000 new homes south of Clifton approved by Rushcliffe Borough Council in May 2019 is expected to generate approximately 630 primary-aged pupils over the next decade developers have committed to allocating a 3-hectare site for a new 3-form entry primary school all new schools in England must be opened as free schools requires local authorities to consult with the community before initiating a competition to select a MAT to run the school The upcoming consultation is non-statutory and aims to engage local stakeholders The feedback gathered will help shape the council’s specification for the new school ensuring it meets the needs of the community The council has considered alternative options such as expanding existing schools in the area due to limited capacity and the distance of other schools from the Fairham Pastures development a new primary school is deemed the most viable solution The council says it is committed to ensuring that children in the area have access to local education The new school will be designed with sustainability in mind aiming to be carbon neutral both in its construction and operation The financial implications of the consultation are minimal with costs contained within the council’s existing budgets Further financial considerations will be addressed once the free school is approved and the development process begins If the consultation receives positive feedback the council will proceed with the Free School Presumption competition inviting MATs to submit proposals to operate the new school A formal statutory consultation will also be conducted by the selected school sponsors during the pre-opening phase Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to participate in the consultation to ensure their views are heard The council will also assess the impact of the new school on local residents as part of its commitment to the Public Sector Equality Duty There was an air of excitement today at East Leake Academy – part of Diverse Academies Trust – as students collected their A level results students will now go on to study at the university of their choice or pursue other pathways such as apprenticeships East Leake had a 96% pass rate with students achieving an average grade score of C+ with 17.5% of top performers achieving A* and A grades One student who was delighted with his results was Alexander Hawkins Alex will now go on to study aerospace engineering at the University of Sheffield He said: “I am extremely happy with my results and wish to thank all my subject teachers.” Another student celebrating today was Ella Das After achieving excellent grades in history she will be taking up their place at Queen’s University Belfast to study international relations Ella said: “I wish to thank all my subject teachers and I am very delighted with my results.” Demonstrating outstanding progress over the last two years Thomas Baker was delighted with his A level results Thomas is heading to Lancaster University to study biology Thomas said: “I’m so very happy with my results and wish to especially thank Mr Buttinger Lydia Davies is delighted to be taking up a place at the University of South Wales to study adult nursing after being awarded grade A in psychology and English literature Lydia said: “I am very happy with my results and wish to thank all my subject teachers who have been amazing.” said: “A level results day is such a momentous occasion for our year 13 students and we were delighted to be able to celebrate with them today This is an excellent set of results and pays testament to the hard work and determination of our sixth form students “We could not be more proud of them and they thoroughly deserve these results It has been a pleasure to teach this cohort over the years and on behalf of everyone at East Leake Academy we wish them every success for the future.” The academy invites any students yet to secure a place with a post 16 provider for this September or students considering their post-GCSE options to visit www.eastleake-ac.org.uk/sixth-form/our-sixth-form or email sixthform@eastleake-ac.org.uk for more information A sewage treatment works close to East Leake could be extended over concern it can no longer meet the needs of a growing population Water company Severn Trent wants to increase the capacity of the East Leake facility to deal with local demand Planning documents submitted to Nottinghamshire County Council say it already can’t meet the current treatment requirements which are expected to significantly increase in future Council planners have recommended the scheme is approved next week (July 23) but say there are questions over the loss of nature and traffic impact The sewage treatment development on West Leake Road has been steadily expanding since it started work in 1954 the site is close to the villages of East and West Leake and there are nearby public footpaths Severn Trent says the plant can’t meet its current treatment requirements and major investment is needed  to support local population growth and reinforce the existing sewage network The extension would cover two hectares – roughly five football pitches West Leake Parish Council has objected to the amount of traffic it would create on narrow roads with several 90-degree bends The council asked that there be a one-way system for HGVs during school hours to prevent them from meeting in the village It also asked that Severn Trent be liable for repairs to damage caused by the lorries Ward Councillor Jason Billin (Ind) echoed the council’s concerns and said he was unhappy that some trees have already been removed Nottinghamshire County Council’s nature conservation officers have also objected saying lack of information means it isn’t clear what environmental impact the development would have who represents the ward on Rushcliffe Borough Council saying the sewage works urgently needs to increase its capacity Planning documents say some of the structures would be sunk into the ground to limit the visual impact The decision will come before the council’s planning committee next week •  West Bridgford teenager locked up for the murder of Jack Edwards on a Nottingham skate park •  Pictures: Delight for visitors as Spitfire visits Tollerton’s Nottingham City Airport •  Video: Spitfire starts up takes off and lands at Nottingham’s Tollerton Airport Police in Rushcliffe recovered the vehicle which had been stolen from Coventry ‘On Saturday 8 April Rushcliffe Neighbourhoods officers located a stolen Fiat Abarth on Station Road, East Leake. ‘It was stolen at the end of January from Coventry and is suspected to be linked to offences in Nottinghamshire ‘The team have been working into the early hours over the last few nights conducting patrols in response to burglaries in the area aimed at identified hotspots to prevent crime and identify offenders contributes to the priorities for the area ‘Although this car was found by officers on patrol it is always worth contacting us if you see a suspicious vehicle A suspicious vehicle is one that is out of place and where neighbours also do not know the owner ‘Where the vehicle details either don’t match the make and model or where there are markers on the vehicle in relation to its use in crime or being reported stolen 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.’ •  West Bridgford: Traffic restrictions this week due to burst water main repairs Nottinghamshire Police in Rushcliffe carried out the warrants on Tuesday 19 November Rushcliffe Neighbourhood Policing Teams and the Nottingham Priority Tasking Team executed search warrants at addresses in Bingham and East Leake in relation to an ongoing drug supply investigation A further search was carried out in Bingham under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act following the arrest of two men in East Leake on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance with intent to supply ‘Interviews and enquiries into proceeds of crime and forensic testing of drugs and packaging will be conducted while a file is prepared for consideration by the Crown Prosecution Service.’ •   Image released after serious sexual assault in Nottingham city centre Students at East Leake Academy – part of Diverse Academies Trust – were eagerly anticipating their results this morning as GCSEs were revealed. With some impressive achievements and a strong set of results across the board, staff joined students to celebrate their hard work as they reached this milestone day. Overall, 72% of all grades were a grade 4 or above, with 63% of students achieving five or more GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths and English. 4% of grades were at grade 9 with almost 10% at grade 8+. These excellent results will allow many students to continue their studies at East Leake Academy’s sixth form centre, or to go on to apprenticeships and further education. There were a number of notable individual successes this year. There were smiles all round for Georgia Simpson, who achieved brilliant results of nine grade 9s in her core subjects, plus geography, German, history and triple science. Georgia will now go on to study maths, further maths and chemistry at East Leake Academy sixth form and said: “I’m over the moon with my results and I want to thank all of my subject teachers.” Another happy student today was James Slack, who achieved eight grade 9s including computer science, French, geography and triple science, with a grade 8 in English language. He will be continuing A level studies in maths, further maths, economics and business at East Leake Academy sixth form, and said: “I couldn’t be happier right now.” After collecting her results today, Madeleine Hallett will also be heading to East Leake’s sixth form this autumn to study maths, further maths, economics and chemistry. Madeleine achieved six grade 9s including English language and literature, geography, history and media studies, and three grade 8s including art, maths and science. She commented: “I wish to thank all of my subject teachers – I am delighted with my results.” Congratulations were also in order for Molly Garrett-Robinson, who made excellent progress during her time at East Leake Academy. Molly is moving on to study politics and business and said: “I am really happy with my results.” Principal, Tom Reid, commented: “We are immensely proud of this group of year 11 students – they thoroughly deserve this recognition for their hard work and resilience. This year’s results are the best we have ever achieved and are a testament to the incredible effort of both our students and staff throughout the year.  “It has been a pleasure for myself and everyone in the ELA team to celebrate with them today. We also want to thank our parents and carers for their unwavering support, as without them, today’s celebrations wouldn’t have been possible. We cannot wait to welcome back many of our students in the autumn as they continue their A level studies with us and wish each and every one of our students the very best for the future.”  A severe, danger-to-life warning was in place at caravan parks on the River Soar in Leicestershire but has since been removed The fire service, which declared a major incident on Monday, said there were 42 residents at flood-hit Proctors Park - 19 of whom chose to evacuate In total, crews have rescued 59 people and evacuated 209 homes in the county Temperatures are set to dip below freezing, with cold weather set to continue until Friday Meanwhile, East Midlands Ambulance Service declared its first ever critical incident partly due to demand caused by the flooding Our live updates have finished for the day You can keep up to date with the latest on flooding disruption around the UK by clicking here Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingResidents rescued in overnight evacuationpublished at 17:55 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January17:55 GMT 7 JanuaryAsha PatelBBC News Volunteers from Leicestershire's Search and Rescue service worked through the night to help residents escape their flooded homes in the Belgrave area of Leicester said the team was called to the Abbey Lane and Corporation Road area of the city at about 19:00 GMT on Monday "We were there to support them initially but it quickly became evident that we would need to get involved in evacuating further residents which we did right the way through to about 02:00," Mr Canham said "On Abbey Lane [the water] was probably knee-deep but as you turned into some of the side streets it immediately became waist-deep It's just an awful situation and you just can't remain in the property when it gets that bad." Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRiver Trent levels expected to peak on Wednesdaypublished at 17:50 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January17:50 GMT 7 JanuaryLauren MonaghanLocal Democracy Reporting Service The River Trent's water levels are still rising but should peak by the middle of Wednesday more than half of the average rainfall for January fell in the night The Environment Agency has forecast no more rain for the next several days there is anticipated to be a delayed impact on the River Trent in Nottinghamshire with the flooding in Leicestershire and Derbyshire The agency is predicting raised water levels in the Trent Between 20 and 30 homes have been evacuated in the county since the adverse weather hit including homes in the Trent Valley and a few near Retford Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'Our drains are well kept' county councillor sayspublished at 17:47 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January17:47 GMT 7 JanuaryAsha PatelBBC News Leicestershire County Council's cabinet member for highways and transport has told the BBC that drains across the county are regularly cleaned Speaking about the work the council's teams are doing in response to the severe flooding O'Shea said they would clear drains "where they needed to" He added: "Our drains are really well kept across the county council and we actually do have them regularly cleaned The cabinet member added the Melton and Charnwood were the "worst affected" areas of the county Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingWhy no name for this week's weather?published at 17:38 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January17:38 GMT 7 JanuaryKaye ForsterBBC Weather Many people have been asking why the low pressure system responsible for the flooding on Monday wasn’t named storms will usually be named on the basis of the impacts from strong winds when it has the potential to cause disruption or damage resulting in an amber or red warning because the centre of low pressure system crossed the East Midlands very slowly on Sunday night the winds were not particularly problematic The position of the low meant the strongest winds were across France The Met Office can consider impacts of other weather types when naming a storm if its impact could lead to flooding as advised by the Environment Agency SEPA and Natural Resources Wales flood warnings Yellow warnings were issued for rain on Sunday night but even if an amber or red warning had been issued not every warning has to be associated with a named storm Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingLeicestershire flooding compared to Storm Henkpublished at 17:30 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January17:30 GMT 7 JanuaryAsha PatelBBC News River levels in Leicestershire are "inching above" where they were during Storm Henk last year A spokesperson for the agency told the BBC it had flood warnings in place - from Cossington down to Kegworth along the River Soar - as well as at Melton Mowbray and in Frisby with "really high river levels in all of those areas" it's just inching above what we saw last year with Storm Henk," they said it had reports of 500 properties being internally flooded in Leicester and Leicestershire Areas highlighted in red on the map above show where flood warnings are in place Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingNew ice warning for the East Midlandspublished at 17:23 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January17:23 GMT 7 JanuaryGavin BevisBBC News The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for ice in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire The warning begins at 17:00 today and lasts until 12:00 on Wednesday Icy stretches will have "some impacts" on transport Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingSchool to close due to floodingpublished at 17:13 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January17:13 GMT 7 JanuaryGavin BevisBBC News A school in Leicestershire has told pupils to stay at home on Wednesday due to problems caused by flooding said local flooding - combined with the sewer repairs in Latimer Street - had created "unprecedented site issues" School bosses said they were working with Severn Trent Water and the council on getting the school back open on Thursday Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingSevere flood warning removedpublished at 17:03 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January17:03 GMT 7 JanuaryBreakingAsha PatelBBC News A severe flood warning in place for the River Soar at caravan parks near Barrow-upon-Soar since last night has been removed by the Environment Agency The agency downgraded the warning after water levels dropped but warned they remain "very high" Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'These flooding events must stop' - MPpublished at 16:50 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January16:50 GMT 7 JanuaryTess RushinLocal Democracy Reporting Service A Conservative MP has called for officials to take "immediate action" on the "destructive" flooding in Leicestershire Oadby & Wigston's Neil O'Brien wants Leicestershire County Council and the Environment Agency to meet to discuss how to prevent a repeat of this week's floods He pointed to homebuilding adding to the situation and said: "These yearly flooding events must stop." said his authority was also calling for an urgent meeting so "lessons can be learnt" An Environment Agency spokesperson said it was looking to improve defences in the Harborough area while county councillor Ozzy O'Shea said the authority sympathised with anyone who had suffered damage He added: "Whilst we are not responsible for we are working hard with partner agencies on their investigations so we can coordinate responses and take action where we can." Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingNearly 20 opt to leave flood-hit caravan parkpublished at 16:37 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January16:37 GMT 7 JanuaryNavtej JohalMidlands correspondent The service said there were 42 residents in total at the caravan site A risk-to-life flood warning remains in place at the site though water levels are slowly receding - from a peak height of 2.51m at 05:00 earlier today Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingCold weather to continue until Friday - councilpublished at 16:33 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January16:33 GMT 7 JanuaryIsaac AsheBBC News Leicestershire County Council said while there were still dozens of flood alerts - meaning flooding is possible - and flood warnings - meaning flooding is expected - a cold snap could lead to more disruption A spokesperson said: "The cold weather will continue until Friday and a risk of flooded areas freezing - keep yourselves safe Temperatures are set to dip below freezing tonight Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'I was just thinking - get the person out from there'published at 16:19 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January16:19 GMT 7 JanuaryAlex ThorpBBC News A restaurant owner has described the moment he rescued a woman who was stranded in her car in flood water who runs The Italian Greyhound in the Leicestershire village of Great Glen waded into the water after he was alerted to a woman inside the car outside the restaurant on Monday "I was just thinking - get the person out from there," he said Mr Kazazi carried the woman to his restaurant to dry off and warm up told the BBC she was well and thanked Mr Kazazi for rescuing her Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingSome Leicestershire routes back openpublished at 15:59 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January15:59 GMT 7 JanuaryIsaac AsheBBC News A number of routes in south Leicestershire have been reopened He added flooding had been cleared in Riverside Way in Narborough but the road was still impacted by a car that was caught in the water Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingVolunteers help clean up Syston Rugby Clubpublished at 15:38 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January15:38 GMT 7 JanuaryHelen McCarthyReporter Everything that was inside the building is now outside and a number of volunteers have come along to help said more than 30 people had volunteered to clean up this morning "We are really thankful to everyone who has come down already," Mr Batton said The same building flooded for the first time last year and has been damaged again Mr Batton said installing flood defences was "something the club will have to start looking at" in the future Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPub offering support in Systonpublished at 15:27 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January15:27 GMT 7 JanuaryIsaac AsheBBC News A pub in Syston has said it will offer hot drinks and shelter to residents affected by flooding The Midland Railway said in a statement: "If anyone in the area is looking for a safe place to keep warm until you get plans sorted or [it's] safe to go back home we are offering free coffee and teas for everyone struggling with the floods." Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingDerby roads reopenpublished at 15:11 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January15:11 GMT 7 JanuaryIsaac AsheBBC News Roads and a footbridge closed due to flooding in Derby on Monday are back open Locko Road and the Cathedral Green Footbridge Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingLoughborough MP to push for flood defence fundingpublished at 14:58 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January14:58 GMT 7 JanuaryJude WinterBBC News Loughborough MP Jeevun Sandher has posted a video on X, external offering advice to those affected by flooding in Loughborough and Quorn Sandher said he was "on the ground" to help people pursuing insurance claims for flood damage The Labour MP also said he would push for money to be spent on flood defences in his constituency going forward I will be pushing to bring that here to Loughborough and in Quorn," he said Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingDerbyshire gritters rolling in 'challenging' conditionspublished at 14:38 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January14:38 GMT 7 JanuaryIsaac AsheBBC News Drivers in Derbyshire have been warned of a risk of ice with temperatures due to fall "well below zero" overnight The county council said sleet and snow showers had also hit parts of the county this afternoon Crews are out gritting primary and secondary routes and they will be out again at 02:00 GMT on Wednesday The following roads in the county remain shut: Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingEast Midlands Ambulance Service critical incident continuingpublished at 14:28 Greenwich Mean Time 7 January14:28 GMT 7 JanuaryRob SissonsReporter More than 500 emergencies were waiting for a response from East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) when it declared a critical incident on Monday for the first time ever EMAS explained there was "a great risk" of patient harm and had to take action in the face of rising demand and ambulances stuck at hospitals handing over patients Director of operations Ben Holdaway said: "It was a huge step for us Please only call 999 if you believe yourself to be in a life-threatening situation it's likely there will be a delay in us getting to you." The critical incident is ongoing and will be reviewed this afternoon Residents registered with Rushcliffe GP practices are invited to learn more about the future of healthcare in the area in a dedicated event on the changes and exciting advances already underway to local health and wellbeing services The event aims to enhance the knowledge of health confidence and resilience for attendees and will support them to better engage with services provided by the NHS and its partners across Rushcliffe to get the most from every contact Attendees will be able to connect with local GPs and other health and care experts voluntary sector groups and representatives from Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) to learn more about the shared vision for the future of health in the Borough Delegates can explore a range of service provider market place stalls offering information and advice on the local support available The event is set to feature a blend of talks and a Q&A session on closer working across health Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Cabinet Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Wellbeing ICT and Member Development Cllr Jonathan Wheeler said: “Join us for this exciting healthcare event where you can meet likeminded people from across the Borough and explore a range of free services available right on your doorstep from group activities that enhance your health and wellbeing to specialised support groups “You’ll also hear directly from local GPs and healthcare partners about the latest updates and local and national health initiatives Local service providers such as Rushcliffe Social Prescribing will also be on hand to offer advice and guide you to the right support “Don’t miss out on this collaborative event and book your place now on Eventbrite.” Chair of West Bridgford Patient Participation Groups Paul Midgley added: “This is the third Future of Health in Rushcliffe event we’ve held in recent years and I fully expect it to be another stimulating event that not only helps those that attend helps shape how services in Rushcliffe are designed for the benefit of all residents “The development of the rushcliffehealth.org website is a great example of what came out of previous meetings and is now helping people across Rushcliffe to share health and care resources.” The event has been organised by the Patient Participation Groups linked to GP practices in Rushcliffe Rushcliffe ArenaRugby RoadWest BridgfordNOTTINGHAMNG2 7YG Police carried out speed enforcement operations in Gotham and East Leake. ‘Police speed checks are in action to keep our roads safe ‘Officers were in East Leake and Gotham yesterday conducting speed checks after reports from concerned residents about speeding vehicles in the area speeding isn’t just breaking the law; it endangers lives Let’s all do our part to prevent the “FATAL FOUR”: Meadow Park in East Leake has been declared a Local Wildlife Site for its contribution to nature conservation and breadth of biodiversity enhancing wildlife in the Borough and County is recognised as an amenity park with areas of relict grassland and is owned by Rushcliffe Borough Council and managed in partnership with East Leake Parish Council and the Friends of Meadow Park Local Wildlife Sites are home to rare species or represent the best-surviving examples of habitats that were once widespread and typical of the county landscape Using scientifically-determined criteria and detailed ecological surveys the panel of experts in Nottinghamshire designated the eighteen hectares of open countryside a Local Wildlife site Plant species found at the site include dropwort The site also has good displays of cowslips in early spring The park is home to a wide variety of birds including song thrushes and 22 species of butterfly including holly blue speckled wood and peacock were recorded in the park last year Rushcliffe Borough Council’s Director for Neighbourhoods Dave Banks said: “We’re pleased that Meadow Park has been awarded Local Wildlife Site status recognising its important role in conserving and enhancing local wildlife and forming key components of ecological networks “10% of Nottinghamshire is covered by Local Wildlife Sites and Meadow Park is a welcomed addition to our most valuable wildlife areas in Rushcliffe and the County Friends of Meadow Park and all partners involved in helping to manage the popular park.” East Leake Parish Council Clerk Sue Lewis added: “We congratulate the Friends of Meadow Park on achieving this status and are very grateful for the hard work the volunteers have put in we are very lucky as a village to have this amenity on our doorstep.” Friends Of Meadow Park Chairperson Kevin Gibbons said: “The Friends Of Meadow Park are delighted to hear that the park has been recognised as a Local Wildlife Site “We thank our dedicated and hardworking members who help maintain the park Last year our volunteers put in 795 hours of their time keeping the park tidy and working on various projects to ensure that the overall biodiversity continues to improve.” Two developments in Rushcliffe – East Leake and Keyworth formed part of the report Wild Justice. Planning permission for housing is granted by Local Planning Authorities (LPAs) it comes with a set of legally binding conditions including promises to install a range of ecological enhancements to help nature cope with the change in land use ‘We looked at whether these promises to mitigate harms to nature had been kept: ‘We surveyed 42 developments across 5 LPAs ‘We surveyed nearly 6,000 houses and over 291 hectares of land ‘We searched for 4,654 trees and 868 bird and bat boxes ‘We surveyed many hectares of what were promised to be wildflower grasslands ‘We found that only half of the ecological enhancements (53%) that had been promised were there on the ground ‘We are currently in the midst of a global ‘nature emergency’ in which the UK now ranks as one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world but urban development of the kind that falls under the planning system’s remit is a known driver the planning system looks as though it is doing a good job of mitigating the harms to nature caused by development and local ecological policies has been written to ensure that ecologically sensitive sites are protected James Naish MP made a speech on this in a Westminster Hall Debate on Responsibilities of Housing Developers below: “I want to speak briefly to highlight the fantastic work of one of my constituents Sarah conducted a detailed audit on the implementation of ecological planning conditions in her home village of East Leake She looked at 11 built-out sites from the past decade and the headline figure is that the overall compliance rate for ecological planning conditions was 9.5 out of 36 conditions “At one development by Persimmon Homes there was an inadequate number of bat and swift boxes which were badly installed and/or in inappropriate locations “It was also not possible to determine whether the promised meadow grassland and flowering lawn mixes had been sown appropriately hedges were removed despite commitments to retain them Grassland areas were not created as required and sustainable drainage systems were not fully built secured apologies from both Barratt Homes and Persimmon Homes Miller Homes said it was finalising its ecology measures at the time of reporting with the position of local authorities that have neither the resources nor the expertise to hold developers to account as they would wish councils need to take their enforcement responsibilities seriously and be appropriately financed and resourced so that we can ensure developers meet their ecological and other varied and important commitments; if not swift and effective remedial actions should be taken I would welcome hearing more from the Minister on how we empower councils to do that.” A Rushcliffe Borough Council spokesperson said: “The Council continues to work with developers to ensure that ecological requirements of developments are delivered and monitored as required “It has increased its ecological expertise and capacity in recent years to ensure the new requirements of the mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain can be met Should any issues of non-compliance of ecological planning conditions be brought to light it will investigate and take the necessary action.” A sewage treatment plant extension has been approved in an area where raw waste has flooded into people’s homes Severn Trent says the project – near the villages of East Leake and West Leake will meet the demands of a growing population – but planners have criticised “appalling communication” by the water company Nottinghamshire County Council also heard that “horrendous traffic” from the works began before planning permission was granted Divisional Councillor Matt Barney (Con) told a planning committee on Tuesday (July 23): “This application has caused significant angst and distress for the community of West Leake “The area has had unprecedented housing growth He said the traffic had been “horrendous” and claimed Severn Trent lorries hadn’t followed the agreed 20mph speed limits for the narrow roads There will be 90 lorries a day during peak construction periods through the summer told the committee: “The plant is at its treatment capacity and there has been sewage flooding as a result “The proposed work will resolve flooding and pollution issues “To meet the deadline set by the Environment Agency on March 31 2025 we had to begin work on a key structure before permission was granted.” She said Severn Trent would agree to pay for any damage to roads and verges caused by the construction and admitted it should have engaged with the community sooner The committee unanimously gave permission but shared concerns about Severn Trent Councillor Gordon Wheeler (Con) said: “I can’t imagine how horrible it must have been for residents to have sewage leaking into their homes and porches it’s vital this work goes ahead – but it’s not the first time their communication has been appalling.” Councillor Philip Owen (Con) said: “Is it arrogance or incompetence when applicant wants retrospective permission we can’t say no given residents are suffering indescribable events when storm force water hits the area.” Councillor Jim Creamer (Lab) told the water company: “Please begin planning earlier in future so it doesn’t have to upset local residents who don’t know what’s going on.” Councillor Nigel Moxon (Con) added: “It always seems to take companies a long time to reinstate trees that they promise – they have to be pushed and prodded I hope Severn Trent gets it right first time.” The ad-free version is ready for purchase on iOS mobile app today we couldn't find that page";var n=e.querySelector("h2");return n&&n.remove(),{staticContent:e,title:t}},d=function(e){var t=document.createElement("button");return t.innerText=e,t.classList.add("error-page-button"),t},f=function(e){var t=document.createElement("div");t.id="recirculation-404",t.classList.add("brand-hint-bg");var n="\n \n \n Tick here if you would like us to send you the author’s response Get the latest traffic and travel news from Nottinghamshire Thank you for subscribing!We have more newsletters A main road in a Nottinghamshire village has been closed in both directions after a water pipe burst. Dramatic footage from the window of the Nags Head pub on Main Street in East Leake shows water spurting from the ground Severn Trent Water, which deals with the water supply in the village The road remained closed at 4pm on Thursday December 5 as teams worked on the situation with the pipe having burst some time between 11.45am and 12.45pm The road closure is between Gotham Road to the Nags Head pub. NCT's number 1 bus from Loughborough to Nottingham via East Leake the A60 and Asby Road between East Leake Shops and Leake Lane NCT added: "The diversion in place via Woodgate Road and Travell's HIll is not in operation Brookside and Main Street cannot be served and we have delays to this service." At 3.30pm the Nags Head pub posted an update on Facebook. It said: "Pedestrian access is now available from the Gotham Road end of Main Street, the road is still closed to vehicles. Please note that as it stands we are open "There is no access to the pub from Gotham Road along Main Street this is both vehicles and pedestrians for your safety also no Vehicle access from Station Road either along Main Street If at any point our water does go off we will have to shut A Severn Trent spokesperson said: “We’re sorry for any disruption caused by our teams carrying out emergency repairs on Main Street that require a section of road to be closed temporarily for safety and our teams are working hard to get everything back to normal as quickly as possible and we appreciate everyone’s patience as we do this.” Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayogreatest hitseast midlandsnewsFirefighters tackle industrial fire in NottinghamThe fire at an old commercial building in the Meadows has now been extinguished Fire crews are reinspecting an old commercial building damaged by a fire in Nottingham. They spent the night dealing with flames and smoke coming from the site in Holgate Road in The Meadows. A call was first received about the fire at 8.11pm yesterday evening. Fire crews from London Road, West Bridgford, Highfields, Stockhill, Arnold, Bingham and East Leake Fire Station were called to the scene and set to work tackling the fire. Crews from Ilkeston Fire Station (Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service) and Shepshed Fire Station (Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service) also took part in extinguishing the blaze. The fire took place in an old commercial premises in a residential area. The building was severely damaged but there are no reports of any injuries. At 6.30am this morning, the fire service reported that the fire is out but firefighters will be in attendance throughout the day to reinspect the building. An investigation into the cause of the fire will begin soon. They say they've received more than 200 calls with crews attending incidents involving cars stuck in floodwater evacuating residents from flooded homes and rising water "Flooding poses a serious risk to lives and property and we urge everyone to take these warnings seriously Our Control room and crews are working tirelessly to assist those in need and to keep people safe "We are working with our partners to reduce the impact of this major incident and ask the public to avoid flooded routes when travelling and never to enter floodwater." Leicestershire County Council teams are visiting more than 80 flood sites today to assess reports Overall there are 90 active flood warnings across the region with roads flooded and train services cancelled. The weather has also forced schools across the Midlands to close another amber cold health warning has been issued until the 12th January The weather is also causing widespread disruption on the railway network Flooding has forced the closure of all railway lines between Peterborough and Leicester East Midlands Railway trains have been affected because of flooding between Derby and Long Eaton Their service is suspended between Derby and Nottingham, between Derby and Leicester and East Midlands Parkway Subscribe free to our weekly newsletter for exclusive and original coverage from ITV News East Midlands trains have been replaced by buses between Nottingham and Grantham CrossCountry trains are being diverted between Derby and Nottingham West Midlands Railway service is suspended between Spring Road and Wootton Wawen M50 Eastbound closed due to flooding at J2 A417 Ledbury A1 Northbound is impassible between Gonerby Lane and Valley Lane A449 Worcester Road in both directions just passable due to flooding between A438 High Street (Ledbury) and the Wellington Pub (Massington) The A49 in Herefordshire is closed in both directions between the A4112 for Stockton and the A44 for Leominster The A46 Warwickshire is also closed in both directions between the A452 for Kenilworth and the M40 (junction 15) because of a crash A428 Coventry Road in both directions impassable from School Street Church Lawford to Livingstone Avenue Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know Nottingham City Transport is experiencing issues because of flooding Tuesday 7 January – South Notts 1 continue to divert via Hoton and Cotes due to flooding in Stanford-on-Soar There are severe delays to this service as as result The following services are affected by flooding: •  Updates: Trent Barton bus changes because of flooding Home   News   Article Police officers have executed multiple search warrants and made two arrests amid an on-going drug supply investigation Warrants were carried out in Bingham and East Leake today (November 19) by officers from the Rushcliffe neighbourhood policing teams and Nottingham priority tasking team Two addresses were searched in relation to an on-going drug supply investigation the Rushcliffe neighbourhood team explained on social media Two men were arrested in East Leake on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance with intent to supply A further search was then carried out in Bingham following the arrests mobile telephones and forensic testing of drugs and packaging will be conducted while a file is put together for consideration by the Crown Prosecution Service.” Jennifer and David Manning-Ohren of Wild Things Keyworth have walked from Keyworth to East Leake on a litterpick challenge they named the LITTERnal Equinox The couple set off from Keyworth on Sunday 17 March 2024 and did litterpicks early in the morning over an eleven-week period returning and starting again where they left off They had helpers along the way and finally reached East Leake via Widmerpool Wysall and Costock at 9am on Bank Holiday Monday 27 May In total they walked and cleaned up the countryside for 24 hours collecting 52 bags over a 12kms distance Both sides of the road were addressed including verges and ditches They shared video footage and photos of litter on their Facebook page On one occasion they picked litter for 5 hours straight They soon realised that 2 hour stints were more manageable and meant they weren’t getting symptoms like RSI or backache They suggested that although some positive disposal messaging is on the products themselves they believe stores can have an impact in getting the message out too A lot of money is spent on appealing to consumers to buy products but is there in-store messaging about responsible disposal they say A national bottle return scheme is a consideration in Germany and the Netherlands you have to pay a deposit for plastic bottles you buy Once empty you bring them back to the supermarket and your deposit is returned by putting it in a recycling machine Many of these products were shattered by heavy vehicles on verges causing glass other items were languishing in streams turning the water rotten and being buried in soil Other products were waiting as entrapment potential For the big things like tyres and cabinets and major fly tipping they contacted the RBC Streetwise team and gave them the W3W address for the location they alerted Streetwise who came to pick up the filled bags at an agreed spot and they were very supportive Their efforts will culminate in a special clear up of the car park behind East Leake Co-op They are donating any funds raised to their friend Sam Perkins and his charity Stand Against MND based in East Leake founder of Wild Things Keyworth said: “Our combined efforts have contributed towards keeping this countryside route litter-free “We aimed to link up with litterpickers in East Leake to compliment Sam’s 50/50 campaign and through this endeavour we have met regular litter pickers Richard and Andrea which has been great.” “It has been a long 24hrs accumulated over a number of weeks so please do show a little care and responsibility.” requires a combination of individual and group action plus for businesses to acknowledge that litter can often come about because of the products they sell helping people of all ages understand the impact of litter on the natural world and the hazards it presents to our wildlife and essentially being a little more conscientious and thoughtful.” “Amongst the troubling rubbish you do also get to hear uplifting birdsong We had a wonderful chorus from a Song Thrush at Costock on our last session before reaching East Leake.” The group now have a finale event in the car park behind the Co-op store in East Leake on Sunday 30th June starting at 7am for 2 hours They say do as much of the 2 hours as you like A suspect has been charged after reports of a series of sexual assaults in East Leake. Three women and a teenage girl reported being approached by a man at three different locations in the village on Tuesday 21 May was arrested in East Leake on Wednesday and has since been charged with four counts of sexual assault and two motoring offences – failing to provide a specimen of breath and failing to cooperate with a preliminary test He has also been charged with an assault in Leicester on April 30 was due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Friday “We have been working hard over the last 48 hours to investigate these reports and I am pleased we have now been able to charge a suspect Our investigation into what happened will now continue.” •  Sunday: Full list of weekend parking restrictions for Take That concert at the City Ground