Tests for drugs and alcohol on two drivers who died in a head on crash in Nottinghamshire have proved negative.
19 year old Ross Johnson, 17 year old Thomas Hudson and 18 year olds Jay Thompson and Josh Drinkwater all from the Mansfield area were killed on the A614 near Bilsthorpe on February 13th.
Edwinstowe couple Jonathon and Christine Bray were also in the crash.
Tests on Ross Johnson and Jonathon Bray were confirmed negative by Nottinghamshire Police.
Inquests into the deaths concluded that all six were probably dead before the cars caught fire after colliding.
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
MANSLAUGHTER MAN SENTENCED
A man who stabbed his victim repeatedly has been sentenced to five years in prison.
Twenty-five year old Pascal Simpson of Fradley Close, Bulwell was found guilty at Nottingham Crown Court in January of manslaughter when he killed twenty five year old Mark Beard outside a house on the Bulwell Hall Estate.
He had stabbed his victim four times in the back and chest during the incident and buried the weapon in an alleyway before handing himself into the police on July 9th.
Twenty-five year old Pascal Simpson of Fradley Close, Bulwell was found guilty at Nottingham Crown Court in January of manslaughter when he killed twenty five year old Mark Beard outside a house on the Bulwell Hall Estate.
He had stabbed his victim four times in the back and chest during the incident and buried the weapon in an alleyway before handing himself into the police on July 9th.
Friday, 20 February 2009
FACE-TO-FACEBOOK?
According to Facebook’s founder Mark Zuckerberg - there is 175 million of us on the social networking site.
But an American psychologist has claimed we should get off Facebook as it could be damaging to our health.
His comments have been met with criticism in Nottingham.
Dr Aric Sigman says the amount of time we spend with each other face-to-face has slumped
dramatically and that we could be missing out on a key hormone that is triggered during this interaction.
He believes Facebook's part of a worrying trend towards isolation. He said: "There are some people who are naturally shy and don't want to mix with people. That will always be the case.
"But, I think some of the new technologies like email and social networking have in many ways encouraged them to be more shy and more reclusive."
NOTTS SO SURE
Psychologist Maria Kotogianni from Nottingham Trent University researches Cyber Psychology. She reckons people’re quick to criticise new technologies.
"I believe whenever new technologies come out, there is always a plathora of criticism. It was the same with computers and mobile phones.
"If Dr Sigman is correct, then there would be a lot of bars and cafes failing. I think whatever the choice, people will always lean towards face-to-face contact and meet people to have fun with."
Graphic Design Student and Facebook user Daniel Simkins is not too sure either.
"I use it just to arrange something with my friends and then go out and do stuff. Although I guess you always see the odd people who are always on there - so I guess it has the possibility to be addictive."
But an American psychologist has claimed we should get off Facebook as it could be damaging to our health.
His comments have been met with criticism in Nottingham.
Dr Aric Sigman says the amount of time we spend with each other face-to-face has slumped
dramatically and that we could be missing out on a key hormone that is triggered during this interaction.
He believes Facebook's part of a worrying trend towards isolation. He said: "There are some people who are naturally shy and don't want to mix with people. That will always be the case.
"But, I think some of the new technologies like email and social networking have in many ways encouraged them to be more shy and more reclusive."
NOTTS SO SURE
Psychologist Maria Kotogianni from Nottingham Trent University researches Cyber Psychology. She reckons people’re quick to criticise new technologies.
"I believe whenever new technologies come out, there is always a plathora of criticism. It was the same with computers and mobile phones.
"If Dr Sigman is correct, then there would be a lot of bars and cafes failing. I think whatever the choice, people will always lean towards face-to-face contact and meet people to have fun with."
Graphic Design Student and Facebook user Daniel Simkins is not too sure either.
"I use it just to arrange something with my friends and then go out and do stuff. Although I guess you always see the odd people who are always on there - so I guess it has the possibility to be addictive."
KNIFE NOTTINGHAM
An area of Nottingham’s got the highest rate for hospital admissions from knife incidents.
Yesterday the Queens Medical Centre revealed that they treated nearly 400 patients stabbed or injured by a knife between January 2004 and September 2008.
Fifty of these were from the NG7 area- which includes Radford, Forest Fields and Hyson Green – a higher rate than anywhere else in the city.
The St. Ann's and Mapperley areas were second - with forty-eight cases.
Yesterday the Queens Medical Centre revealed that they treated nearly 400 patients stabbed or injured by a knife between January 2004 and September 2008.
Fifty of these were from the NG7 area- which includes Radford, Forest Fields and Hyson Green – a higher rate than anywhere else in the city.
The St. Ann's and Mapperley areas were second - with forty-eight cases.
Sunday, 15 February 2009
A Night of Lights.
An event aimed at getting all age groups into Nottingham’s City Centre was a success.
Friday’s ‘Light Night’, held by the City Council, included an outdoor disco, live performances from college bands and the re-opening of the Nottingham Eye – to name but a few events.
It’s the second year the event’s been held and aims to get people out who wouldn’t normally come out on a Friday evening.
Julie from Netherfield said the event was a good family event. “You can bring your kids along. There should be more things like this happening in Nottingham. Youngsters can come out and not worry about trouble.”
Kate from Carlton agreed. She said: “the atmosphere is great. There’s a lot of support to make sure the event goes well, so I think it makes it feels safer.”
The City Council's Arts Officer, Sharon Scaniglia said the idea was about lighting up the city and showing it in a different way.
“Nottingham is a good city and it’s only a perception of it being unsafe.”
“It’s great to see people you wouldn’t normally see. You wouldn’t normally see family’s and older couples in the city on a Friday night. When there’s more people in the city, and people from different age groups, then people don’t run around drunk and abusive.”
Friday’s ‘Light Night’, held by the City Council, included an outdoor disco, live performances from college bands and the re-opening of the Nottingham Eye – to name but a few events.
It’s the second year the event’s been held and aims to get people out who wouldn’t normally come out on a Friday evening.
Julie from Netherfield said the event was a good family event. “You can bring your kids along. There should be more things like this happening in Nottingham. Youngsters can come out and not worry about trouble.”
Kate from Carlton agreed. She said: “the atmosphere is great. There’s a lot of support to make sure the event goes well, so I think it makes it feels safer.”
The City Council's Arts Officer, Sharon Scaniglia said the idea was about lighting up the city and showing it in a different way.
“Nottingham is a good city and it’s only a perception of it being unsafe.”
“It’s great to see people you wouldn’t normally see. You wouldn’t normally see family’s and older couples in the city on a Friday night. When there’s more people in the city, and people from different age groups, then people don’t run around drunk and abusive.”
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
GRAFFITI MAN JAILED
One of Nottingham's key players in graffiti art's been put behind bars yesterday.
Radford man, Dominic Luke-Clarke - better known as Smokey - was on trial for breaching his ASBO 5 times. Last February he was banned from public with spray cans, paint, ink, dye or marker pen.
But he admitted to breaching his ASBO. Leaving 'tags' across city walls, skips, bus shelters and even on the window of a tram.
Smokey was jailed for four and a half months at Nottingham Magistrates Court - believed to be the longest sentence for graffiti in the city.
The cost of removing the 23 year old's graffiti is thought to be into thousands of pounds.
Radford man, Dominic Luke-Clarke - better known as Smokey - was on trial for breaching his ASBO 5 times. Last February he was banned from public with spray cans, paint, ink, dye or marker pen.
But he admitted to breaching his ASBO. Leaving 'tags' across city walls, skips, bus shelters and even on the window of a tram.
Smokey was jailed for four and a half months at Nottingham Magistrates Court - believed to be the longest sentence for graffiti in the city.
The cost of removing the 23 year old's graffiti is thought to be into thousands of pounds.
GET YA BIDS IN FOR QUIDS
Ever wanted to spend £5000?
Well, Nottingham City Council're giving young people aged 16 to 24 a chance to have a share to spend on community projects.
Their ‘Bids For Quids’ campaigns aiming to get young people with a great idea to get involved in their community.
And get themselves between £100 and £500 to help.
If you’ve got an idea for a local youth project or a sports club that needs new facilities or kit then the City Council want to hear from you beforethe end of the month.
You can apply through the Youth Arrow or online at Young Nottingham – click the link …. http://gossweb.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/nottingham/index.aspx?articleid=4293
Well, Nottingham City Council're giving young people aged 16 to 24 a chance to have a share to spend on community projects.
Their ‘Bids For Quids’ campaigns aiming to get young people with a great idea to get involved in their community.
And get themselves between £100 and £500 to help.
If you’ve got an idea for a local youth project or a sports club that needs new facilities or kit then the City Council want to hear from you beforethe end of the month.
You can apply through the Youth Arrow or online at Young Nottingham – click the link …. http://gossweb.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/nottingham/index.aspx?articleid=4293
MAN ARRESTED IN CITY CENTRE
A man’s been arrested in Nottingham city centre after police received reports someone was carrying a gun.
Firearm officers were called to Optical Express on Listergate around 2.30pm this afternoon (Tuesday 10th).
No weapon was recovered from the man, but he’s being kept in police custody.
Firearm officers were called to Optical Express on Listergate around 2.30pm this afternoon (Tuesday 10th).
Eyewitnesses said police came down Listergate and from through the Broadmarsh, pulling their guns out on the man.
No weapon was recovered from the man, but he’s being kept in police custody.
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