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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
A1 delays as crews called to lorry fire
A main road in Nottinghamshire has partially reopened following a lorry fire. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service was called to the vehicle fire on the northbound carriageway of the A1 near Carlton-on-Trent at about 07:25 BST. National Highways said the northbound side of the road had been shut between the Great North Road at North Muskham and the Carlton-on-Trent junction. One lane reopened at about 10:00 as recovery and clear up work continued on the other lane, with three miles of tailbacks reported by National Highways. One lane of two was also closed southbound due to the fire. Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Stretch of road reopens after lorry overturned Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service National Highways
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Crews tackle fire at derelict town vet centre
Firefighters have been dealing with a blaze at a former veterinary clinic in Worksop. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said four crews and an aerial ladder were deployed to the derelict building in Newcastle Avenue on Monday evening. Video footage showed flames running along the top of the building. It comes after a series of fires in the town prompted police to say they believed two groups of people were putting lives at risk. There are currently no reports of injuries or indications of a cause for the latest fire. Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Homes evacuated in 'potentially explosive' gas leak
A number of roads were closed and more than 30 homes evacuated after the release of "potentially explosive" gas in Nottinghamshire. Emergency services were called to Stoneyford Road in Sutton-in-Ashfield at 11:38 BST on Tuesday after residents reported a strong smell of gas. Gas firm Cadent said a "third party" had damaged a gas pipe, and it had sent staff to carry out repairs. Nottinghamshire Police said roads in Fisher Close, Carsic Lane, Stoneyford Road and The Sycamores were evacuated over fears for residents' safety The force said all the roads had been reopened and people allowed to return home by 21:30 on Thursday with the gas leak "under control". Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service had urged residents in the area to keep their windows closed while emergency services worked with Cadent staff at the scene. Ch Insp Jon Hewitt, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "This incident led to the release of a large amount of potentially explosive gas. "For that reason, the decision was taken to close local roads and evacuate residents from their homes. "These are decisions that are not taken lightly, but public safety must always be our number one priority. "I am grateful to local residents for their cooperation and understanding, and to the many emergency services personnel who have been in attendance all afternoon." Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Cadent Gas Ltd
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
Tributes paid to ‘well-loved' teenager who died swimming in lake
The family of a 16-year-old college student who died after taking a swim in a lake have paid tribute to their 'well-loved son and brother'. Valentine Ikechukwu got into difficulty while swimming with friends at Colwick Country Park, Nottingham, on one of the hottest days of the year on Wednesday. Emergency services were called to the scene at 5.20pm after the teenager disappeared below the surface at the beauty spot. A police underwater search team assisted by fire crews launched a search for the student and his body was found at around 8pm. In a statement, his family said: 'Valentine will remain in our hearts forever. He was a well-loved son and brother, and we are absolutely devastated as a family. Long live Valentine, forever 16. 'He was a Nottingham College student and was well-liked amongst his friends. Words cannot describe what we are going through right now. 'We would kindly request for privacy so that we can grieve as a family and try to come to terms with what has happened to our Valentine. He will be forever missed.' Det Insp Gail Routledge, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: 'This was a tragedy where a young boy has lost his life. Our thoughts remain with Valentine's family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. 'While work continues to understand how Valentine came into difficulty, I would like to take this opportunity to highlight the devastating consequences of entering open water.' A file is being prepared for the coroner. Fire brigade bosses have also issued a warning about swimming in open water when the weather is warm. Group manager Tom Staples, of Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, said: 'On behalf of the service, and personally, I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the boy's family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. 'This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the hidden dangers of open water. We urge everyone to take care around lakes, rivers, and other natural bodies of water. 'Safety information and guidance are available on our website, and we encourage the public to familiarise themselves with it to help prevent future tragedies.' Cllr Sam Lux, executive member for carbon reduction, leisure and culture at Nottingham city council, which manages the site, added: 'This is an absolutely tragic incident and our hearts go out to the family and friends of the young person who has sadly died. 'We will be working with Notts Police and Notts Fire and Rescue Service to understand the full circumstances of what happened but we join with them in highlighting the extreme dangers that open water such as lakes, rivers, quarries or canals can present. 'As the current warm spell continues and as we approach the summer season we urge people to follow the guidance at Colwick park and other sites and not enter the water unless as part of properly supervised open water swimming sessions.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
BBC News
01-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Owner of land next to River Erewash issues safety plea amid hot weather
A man who owns land next to a section of the River Erewash says he is worried that someone could die if children are not warned about the dangers of open Sullivan, from Stapleford in Nottinghamshire, says the recent warm weather has been causing children to enter a "dangerous" stretch of water, where a 13-year-old boy died in 42-year-old did not own the land at the time, but he has since been working to install emergency throw ropes at the this week set to be the UK's hottest of the year so far, Mr Sullivan has issued a warning to anyone who enters the river of the dangers. Mr Sullivan said recent attempts to talk the young people out of the river had resulted in "horrendous" abuse."You get called all sorts. I do say to them it's for their own safety," he said."I don't care if they're on the land sunbathing or not causing trouble." Mr Sullivan says he intervenes to warn people to leave the river because he is concerned with the "bigger picture"."I actually know one of the ladies who's lost a child in here, and I know what it's done to her and how it's destroyed her family," he said."I don't want that to happen to somebody else. Nobody wants to lose a loved one and if it can be prevented by not jumping in a river, then let's prevent it."Mr Sullivan said the water posed a particular threat because it was hard to determine the depth of the water, and there was a strong undercurrent."We were all kids once, we all saw water and probably jumped in, but they've really got to think about jumping in this river," he added. The warning coincides with Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service supporting Be Water Aware Week, which started on Monday and runs until Neale, from the fire service, said open water swimming could be "perfectly safe" with organised groups or in approved she added young people with friends were more likely to engage in risky behaviour, and recommended parents speak to their children about the include cold water shock, hitting submerged objects, and unexpectedly fast guidance says that people should never enter the water to try and save someone Neale said: "It can be quite a natural instinct to try and help, but the best help you can give someone who is in danger in the water is not to put yourself in danger."She said people should instead call 999 and provide as much detail to the operator about the location of the incident as possible.
