Hello, and welcome to Friday's live news blog.
We'll bring you the latest weather forecasts in our blog as the temperature drops, along with all the latest breaking news from across Nottinghamshire .
Whether it's a police appeal or traffic and court news, you will find everything right here.
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The weekend is nearly here. Follow all the latest news updates below and have a great Friday.
Slow moving traffic on M1 after accident
Traffic is reportedly slow on the M1 after an earlier accident.
It happened northbound at junction 28 for the A38 (Alfreton/Mansfield).
According to traffic monitoring site Inrix, all lanes have been re-opened.
There are delays as a result.
Bus delays
There are currently delays on the following lines, up to:
— Nottingham City Transport (@NCT_Buses) December 14, 2018
10 mins: Blue, Pathfinder
15 mins: Navy, Pink, Red, Yellow
20 mins: Brown, Lilac, Sky Blue, Purple
30 mins: Green, Orange, Lime
45 mins: Turquoise
Forest stars visit Nottingham Children's Hospital
Thank you to @NFFC who have been spreading Christmas cheer at @nottmchildrens this afternoon. The players brought soft toys, gifts &chocolates for children & their families staying on wards over Christmas. Thank you for your kind donations & good luck for Monday’s game! #TeamNUH pic.twitter.com/gqiz1ycZTf
— Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (@nottmhospitals) December 14, 2018
Bus driver retires after 14 years
A very happy retirement to David, who has completed 14 years with us as a bus driver. Starting at our Gotham Garage and then operating "Link" buses, David spent the last few years with us on many routes, including Pink, Orange, Red, Brown and Lilac. #HappyRetirement pic.twitter.com/PpY8AuobRs
— Nottingham City Transport (@NCT_Buses) December 14, 2018
Broken down caravan on M1
A broken down caravan had to be removed from the M1.
The incident happened on the southbound carriageway between junction 30 (Worksop/Sheffield) and junction 29a (Markham Vale/Bolsover).
One lane - of four - was closed earlier today, Friday, however, all lanes have reportedly re-opened.
'Severe congestion' on the roads this evening
Severe congestion is causing delays to most services. Current delays, up to:
— Nottingham City Transport (@NCT_Buses) December 14, 2018
10 mins: Sky Blue, Pathfinder
15 mins: Navy, Green, Pink, Blue, Red,
20 mins: Brown, Lilac, Orange, Yellow
30 mins: Grey, Lime, Turquoise, Purple
Heavy traffic tonight
Heavy traffic on all routes tonight - A52 / A60 / A609 / A6514 / A453 pic.twitter.com/VPMMJOzdjy
— NottinghamTravelwise (@NottmTravelwise) December 14, 2018
Christmas jumpers at the ready
@EMTrains #ChristmasJumperDay Who doesn't love a good Christmas Jumper? The staff do here at East Midlands Parkway Station. Come join us and pick up an #emtreat pic.twitter.com/m8lBfEg6qg
— Peter Marnick (@virgin747) December 14, 2018
Getting into the Christmas spirit
#ChristmasJumperDay continues as we raise money for @PlayGemRadio #MissionChristmasJumpers pic.twitter.com/7gvOHVOEt0
— Nottingham City Transport (@NCT_Buses) December 14, 2018
Teenager charged in connection to Mansfield burglaries
A teenager has been charged in connection with two burglaries in Mansfield.
Connor Ward, 18, of Frichley Court, Mansfield, is charged with two counts of burglary, one count of theft of a motor vehicle and one count of making off without payment for fuel.
The charges relate to a car key burglary at a property in Forest Road, Mansfield, on November 29, 2018.
Ward has been released on conditional bail to appear at Mansfield Magistrates’ Court on January 15, 2019.
Snow and ice Met Office weather warning issued for Nottinghamshire this weekend
A weather warning is in place as Nottinghamshire is set to be hit by snow and ice.
Temperatures are predicted to drop to just 1C on Saturday, with cold and icy conditions expected across the whole weekend.
The Yellow Warning issued by the Met Office is in place from 9am on Saturday to 9am on Sunday, predicting snow and ice throughout the day, as well as periods of freezing rain.
Temperatures are expected to stay between one and six degrees all weekend, with heavy rain and wind making it an unpleasant experience to be outdoors.
According to their predictions, the rain should start at around 2pm, and get stronger into the evening.
By 5pm there is an 80 per cent chance of heavy rain.
Read more here.
CCTV images released after burglary at Colwick Road Industrial Estate
Police have released CCTV images after reports of a a burglary at MDT Windows at Colwick Road Industrial Estate.
The incident happened between 1.54pm and 1.58pm on November 5.
A police spokesman said: “Two men entered the premises, went behind the counter, took safe keys and then emptied the safe of a quantity of cash and cheques. They also stole an iPad from the premises.
“If you recognise the men pictured or think you can help, please call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 282 of 5 November 2018, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
These are the affected NCT buses as a result of the A60 crash
Nottingham City Transport has said the following diversions are in place:
Lilac 25 towards City is following the normal route along Arnold High Street to Wilko then left Arnot Hill Road, continuing Thackeray’s Lane to the roundabout to reach Breck Hill Road and resuming normal route.
Lilac 25 towards Arnold is following normal route to the bottom of Breck Hill Road then right at the roundabout via Thackeray’s Lane and Arnot Hill Road to Arnold High Street and then resuming normal route.
Grey 53 towards Clifton is following normal route to Sainsbury’s then right Sir John Robinson Way, right Mansfield Road, left Oxclose Lane, left Edwards Lane to Five Ways then right along the Ring Road and normal route.
Grey 53 towards Arnold is normal route.
Lime 56, 57 towards City are following their normal route to Nordean Road the left Somersby Road, right Mapperley Plains and Woodborough Road, right Woodthorpe Drive, left Mansfield Road to resume normal route.
Lime 56, 57 towards Arnold are following their normal route to Mansfield Road / Woodthorpe Drive then right Woodthorpe Drive, left Woodborough Road, left Breck Hill Road to resume normal route at the roundabout on to Arno Vale Road.
Lilac 58 towards City is following the normal route along Arnold High Street to Wilko then left Arnot Hill Road, continuing Thackeray’s Lane to the roundabout to reach Breck Hill Road. At the roundabout buses are going up Breck Hill Road, right Woodborough Road, right Woodthorpe Drive, left Mansfield Road to resume normal route.
Lime 58 towards Arnold is normal route.
Lime 59 towards City is following normal route along Arnot Hill Road and Thackeray’s Lane to the roundabout at the bottom of Breck Hill Road. At the roundabout buses are going up Breck Hill Road, right Woodborough Road, right Woodthorpe Drive, left Mansfield Road to resume normal route.
Lime 59 towards Arnold is following normal route to Mansfield Road / Woodthorpe Drive then right Woodthorpe Drive, left Woodborough Road, left Breck Hill Road to resume normal route at the roundabout on to Thackeray’s Lane and Arnot Hill Road.
There are severe delays on these services and Purple Line 87, 88, 89 as a result.
Armed police to patrol Derby v Forest game as fans urged to behave
Police have urged fans to do their clubs proud at the first A52 derby of the season - as the extent of the force’s operation was revealed.
Extra searches will be in place at the ground, while armed police and dog units will also be on the scene for Monday night’s Championship clash.
Officers will be wearing body cameras, CCTV will be in place and a drone will be flown above the stadium to capture a bird’s eye view of any trouble.
Last season’s game at the City Ground, which ended 0-0, saw the “worst trouble in 28 years” and the police are keen to avoid a repeat at Pride Park.
Read more here.
Third man arrested in connection to reports of gunshots being fired in Aspley
Police have arrested a third man in connection with gunshots being fired in Aspley.
A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm without a certificate and possession of a Class A drug after officers searched a property in Amersham Rise, Aspley.
It follows the arrests of two men on suspicion of possession of a firearm following a report of gunshots in Aspley.
They remain in police custody.
The incident was reported in Minver Crescent, Aspley at 12.15pm on December 13.
A number of police cars and officers attended the scene, including armed police.
There were no reports of injuries.
Police have said enquiries are ongoing and officers are continuing to patrol the area to provide reassurance.
A Nottinghamshire Police spokesman added: “Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information that could help the investigation is urged to get in touch on 101, quoting incident number 357 of December 13.
“If you want to report something anonymously, call 0800 555 111.”
'Idiotic' St Ann's man fined after collection scrap metal without a licence
Learner driver Robert Sansom was in the cart when police stopped a transit van loaded with scrap metal.
He had no insurance, no driver supervising him and no licence to operate as a scrapman, a court heard.
Sansom, 49, told city magistrates : “I’ve never had a full licence.
“I was legal on my motorbike but I have been very stupid. I was idiotic,” added Sansom, of The Wells Road, St Ann’s .
He was fined £120 and must pay £85 prosecution costs as well as a government surcharge of £30. He had eight penalty points put on his provisional licence.
Sansom, who represented himself, said: “Thank you very much.”
Read more here.
Syrian refugee lands top prize as Nottingham Post Education Awards honour the best of our schools
A Syrian refugee who moved to the UK just two years ago has been named Student of the Year at the Nottingham Post Education Awards 2018 thanks to his hard work and incredible creative flair.
Bilal Batous, 15, who joined Carlton Academy in February 2017 after being relocated to the UK with his family, spent much of his first months in one-to-one sessions learning English - but gradually started to demonstrate an impressive flair for art.
Despite having no previous experience of the subject, the teenager’s skills have flourished and he is predicted a bright future by teachers.
“The people and students at school here have helped me get used to the country - I like Nottingham a lot,” he told Nottinghamshire Live. “I would like to learn more about engineering and be a robot programmer one day.”
Read more here.
French court is told Robert Dawes smuggled 30 suitcases of cocaine on flight from Venezuela
The trial of Notts man Robert Dawes in France has heard that he was a ‘big fish’ in the international drugs trade - and had been tracked by British police for years.
Dawes, 46, went on trial this week charged with with trafficking 1.3 tons
of cocaine with a street value of £216m (240m Euros) into France.
Originally from Sutton-in-Ashfield, Dawes was living in Spain when was arrested in 2015.
He was extradited to France and is now facing trial alongside two other Britons and three Italians, who risk up to 30 years in prison and fines of up to £6.75m (7.5m Euros) if convicted.
Yesterday a special court in Paris - composed only of judges - heard from Robert Hickinbottom of the National Crime Agency in the UK.
Read more here.
Nine-year-old girl raises £900 for charity by swapping birthday presents for donations
A nine-year-old girl has raised £900 for charity after she decided to swap her usual birthday presents for donations over the last two years.
Nancy Fox asked her friends, who she invited to her birthday parties, to donate some money instead of buying her gifts in a bid to help others.
Nancy raised £500 last year and was so astounded by her achievement, she hauled-in a further £400 for her birthday this year on November 7.
The young fundraiser donated the money to Rainbows, a hospice for children and young people who have life-limiting conditions and disabilities, after the charity delivered a presentation to her school, Nottingham Girls High School.
Read more here.
Revealed: The shocking places where Nottingham's homeless people sleep
The struggles homeless people in Nottingham face in trying to find shelter were laid bare with shocking pictures revealing the harrowing places where people have slept.
Some found cover in a fire hatch within a multi-storey car park while others have slept in waste bins.
Figures, from last month, revealed an estimated 34 people were sleeping rough in Nottingham every night.
Each year, local councils submit a figure to the Government of how many rough sleepers there are on any particular night. The 2017 figure for Nottingham city was 43 - up from three in 2010.
Outreach workers patrol the city from 5am each morning to check-up on individuals known to them - and they also visit new people who have been reported to them overnight.
Read more here.
Section of M1 'smart' motorway near East Midlands Airport is now open
Highways England has declared a stretch of the M1’s new ‘smart motorway’ officially open.
Traffic management and speed restrictions were lifted on Thursday, December 13, between junctions 23a (Nottingham/East Midlands Airport) and the approach to junction 24 (Derby).
The section of motorway has four lanes and a hard shoulder.
As part of the motorway’s transformation to reduce congestion , the Highways Agency also plans to open the fourth lane between junctions 24 (Derby) and 25 (Nottingham/Derby) at a reduced speed limit of 50mph next Thursday (December 20).
Read more here.
Today's weather
It will be a frosty start for many on Friday. Remaining cold but dry with occasional sunny spells. It will be less cold and cloudier to the east, with the odd shower near the coast.
The maximum temperature in Nottingham will be 4 °C, according to the Met Office.
There’s a dry and cold night in prospect, with temperatures falling rapidly below freezing for many. Mainly clear skies but a chance of freezing fog patches. Minimum temperature -2 °C.
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