Jazz meets visual art at a premier screening in the Council House on Friday March 10 at 12.30pm; free entry to Italian artist Roberto Alborghetti’s short film Colours of Nottingham set to my soundtrack Can I Think of Love? Later, Swing and Bass are raising money for My Sight Nottinghamshire who help support blind and partially sighted children and adults. Dress vintage and dance to the UK’s best electro swing DJs from 8pm-3am at Rough Trade.
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Fancy seeing you here! Sisters unite to lead Flora Day dances
Two sisters have spoken of their joy at being asked to begin Helston’s Flora Day celebrations and then bring them to a close. Lisa Robson and Lucy Bassett are the leading ladies in this year’s Early Morning and Evening Dances on May 6, accompanied by their dance partners Shaun Howells and Graham Cook.
Couple find themselves at a standstill on motorway for three hours after blaze
A COUPLE making their way to Bristol for a birthday theatre trip have spoken of their annoyance at the way the aftermath of a major fire was handled after finding themselves at a standstill for three hours. Mike Windscheffel, 69, from Eldene , was on his way to Bristol on Thursday, February 23 with wife Wendy when they got caught up in the aftermath of the fire that had broken out on a car transporter near Junction 17 for Chippenham earlier that day.
New evidence linked to missing Corrie McKeague “can only mean one thing” says mum
New evidence which links a bin lorry to airman Corrie Mckeague disappearance “can only mean one thing” his mum has said. Police were initially told that the weight of a waste pick-up near where Corrie went missing in Bury St Edmunds was 11kg – but after investigation found that the weight was actually 100kg, far higher than initially thought.
Mother of missing Corrie McKeague says bin lorry ‘can only mean one thing’
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Body found in canal: Round-up story and pictures
Police received a call from a concerned member of the public just before 7.30am today morning reporting they had seen a body in the canal at Spring Lane, near Worcester Shrub Hill railway station. The body has not yet been formally identified and police say they are treating the death as “unexplained” at this stage.
Leisure park revamp would be an “attack on the town centre”
THE leader of the Basingstok e Labour party has slammed his Conservative counterparts for going against the town centre by sup porting the proposed redevelopment of the leisure park. At the full council meeting on February 23, Cllr Paul Harvey said that he doesn’t understand what the council has against the town centre, and by supporting the proposed A 200 million redevelopment it would have a direct effect on jobs and footfall to places like the Top of The Town .
a Apprentices have been the key to our successa
A thriving financial services company which is set to achieve a A 1 million turnover this year claims its success is down to the dedication and hard work of its apprentices. Over the last two years Multicorp Rose, based at Copthall House , in Newcastle, has grown its workforce from three members of staff to a team of 17 and is well on track to hit its financial target this year.
The interesting immigrant past of President Trump’s mother
President Donald Trump signed his new executive order on immigration this morning , a clear sign that the Trump White House is going to continue moving forward with its agenda on immigration issues in the United States. It’s from last summer, yes.
Builder who conned his way into top NHS jobs jailed
A MAN who faked qualifications to scoop two top NHS jobs and earned over A 1 million despite being a builder has been jailed for two years. Scheming Jon Andrewes, 63, called himself ‘doctor’ and fake PhDs on his CV to become chairman of two NHS trusts and a hospice.
Year 6 TeacherSutton-in-AshfieldVision for Education are now…
Vision for Education are now recruiting on behalf of one of our client schools based in Sutton-in-Ashfield for an exceptional Year 6 teacher to work 2 days per week . To be considered for this position, it is essential that you have a recognised teaching qualification, hold QTS and have a minimum of one year’s experience of teaching KS2 pupils.
Police investigating disappearance of Corrie McKeague to search landfill site
Police investigating the disappearance of RAF gunner Corrie McKeague will begin to search a landfill site in Milton, Cambridgeshire this week. Mr McKeague, 23, from Fife, vanished on a night out with friends on September 24 in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.
Driver and passenger cut free after van smashes into tree
THE driver and passenger of a van that had smashed into a tree had to be cut free this morning by fire fighters. The van crashed into a ditch and collided with a tree at about 1.40am this morning in South Moreton, near Didcot.
The burning Land Rover on the M4 yesterday
Crews from Swindon and Westlea were called just before 5pm to the vehicle on the hard shoulder of the motorway west bound between junction 16 for Swindon West/Marlborough and 17 .
Onex closes Parkdean Resorts buy
Onex Corp said March 3 that it completed its buy of Parkdean Resorts for 1.35 billion pounds . Parkdean Resorts operates a caravan of holiday parks in the United Kingdom.
Driver dubs BMW ‘Christine’ after it causes fire by itself
Driver, 55, dubs his BMW ‘Christine’ like the killer car in the 1983 Stephen King movie after it rolls off his drive and crashes into his neighbour’s house before bursting into flames A driver has dubbed his car ‘Christine’ like the killer automobile created by Stephen King after the BMW started by itself and set his neighbour’s house on fire. George Day, 55, said his son Adam heard a loud bang and looked out of the window to see giant flames ‘as tall as the house’ erupting from the BMW 3 Series, which had crashed into the next-door home and set the kitchen ablaze.
First World War propaganda posters up for sale
‘Help your Uncle Sam win the war’: Extraordinary collection of First World War propaganda posters intended to boost US morale comes up for sale He bought them in antique shops and took collection with him when he moved to England in the early 1980s The United States only joined the war, which had been raging in Europe for almost three years, in April 1917 A unique collection of propaganda posters which were designed to encourage Americans to support their troops in the First World War is going up for sale this week.
Want to know where to pay less on fuel? Here are the cheapest prices…
Want to know where to pay less on fuel? Here are the cheapest prices for petrol and diesel in Ipswich today Morrisons in Sproughton Road, and the ASDA supermarkets in Stoke Park Drive and Goddard Road have the best price on unleaded petrol in Ipswich today at 1.167 per litre. If you are thinking of filling up today, here’s a list of the best prices in the Ipswich area according to online price index Petrol Prices.
Mother raped after being forced into car with her toddler while on seafront walk
Detectives are hunting for two men who abducted a mother and her toddler in broad daylight and raped her in an ordeal lasting up to seven hours. The woman was with her child on the seafront in Redcar when they were forced into a car between 11.30am and 12.30pm on Friday, Cleveland Police said.
How should the growing school places crisis in Ipswich be solved?
As council chiefs step up plans to build two new schools in Ipswich amid soaring demand for places, we are asking our readers for your thoughts on how the growing school places crisis should be solved. This newspaper exclusively revealed last week that just under 300 parents were denied a place at their preferred secondary school for their child this September.
Islam-inspired terror offences – nearly double in UK in five years’
The number of Islamism-inspired terrorism offences in the UK has nearly doubled in the five years to the end of 2015, according to a new report. The period from 1998 to 2015, studied in a report on Islamist terrorism on British soil, has also seen a surge in the number of women taking part in these crimes with offenders are getting younger and the bulk of the Islamism-inspired threat coming from home-grown terrorism.
Manhunt after mum ‘dragged into car and raped’ as she walked with toddler
The woman was with her toddler on the sea front near to the boating lake in Redcar, Cleveland, between 11.30am and 12.30pm. Two men got out of the vehicle and the woman and child were forced into the rear of the car.
NYC’s latest homeless strategy: Major work, modest goal
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: In this Jan. 11, 2017, file photo, a homeless person sleeps under a blanket on a New York sidewalk. Mayor Bill de Blasio has a plan for 90 more homeless shelters, in addition to the 200 the city already has.
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The Streets were an English hip hop and UK garage project from Birmingham, England, led by the vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Mike Skinner.
Armed police deployed after reports disturbances and ‘man with machete’
ARMED police were deployed in Burnley earlier today after reports of a significant disturbance and a reported sighting of a machete. Police said at around 3pm today they had received several reports of disturbances involving a number of men at a house and on the area outside on Stroyan Street, close to Brunshaw Road, Burnley.
Man charged with murder after death of toddler
A spokesman for Merseyside Police said: “Craig Smith, 28, from Woodville Road, Birkenhead, has been charged with murder and two counts of child neglect.
Boy dies after collapsing at school following suspected allergic reaction
Brigid Jones, Birmingham City Council’s cabinet member for children, families and schools, said on Twitter: “My thoughts are with the family of the young man who tragically died following an incident at school yesterday.” A post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place and police are working with the school and council to establish the circumstances of the boy’s death.
Police seal off Kent park after body of unknown baby found
The remains of a baby were found in park in Broadway, Kent. Police have urged anyone with information to come forward Officers are not able to say at this stage the age or sex of the child or how long the tot had been in the park, though it is understood that the baby was a newborn.
“I’m being chased by the police”: Teenage driver who…
The delivery driver sped off after the van she had been in crashed into a garden wall then ignored police when they signalled for her to pull over A teenager who sent a TEXT to a friend telling them “I’m being chased by the police” while leading cops on an 80mph pursuit has been spared jail. Delivery driver Charlotte Clowes, 19, sped off in a Ford Focus Transit van after it crashed into a garden wall.
Historic city pub set for major revamp
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County show returns to venue
THE Royal Lancashire Show is returning to one of its traditional sites this summer after last year’s event was held in Blackburn. The organiser has announced the event will be returning to Salesbury Hall which has hosted a number of successful shows in the past, the most recent being in 2015.
Travel: Discover a peaceful spot in the heart of London
It’s all about location, location, location – and you’d be hard-pushed to find a better situated central London hotel. The Tower Hotel is a stone’s throw from Tower Bridge, but still manages to be ever so slightly tucked away down a quieter side road.
Travel: Discover a peaceful spot in the heart of London
It’s all about location, location, location – and you’d be hard-pushed to find a better situated central London hotel. The Tower Hotel is a stone’s throw from Tower Bridge, but still manages to be ever so slightly tucked away down a quieter side road.
Bishops on a mission to talk Jesus in Diocese of Durham
FIVE bishops from across the North of England have embarked on a special mission to get people talking about Jesus. The Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu and the Bishop of Durham Paul Bulter launched the Talking Jesus mission at a service at Durham Cathedral yesterday .
Barnard Castle museum to celebrate Art Fund support
A MUSEUM which was saved from closure in 2000 will host a special lunch event to celebrate 80 years of Art Fund support. The Bowes Museum, in Barnard Castle , which is set to celebrate its 125th anniversary this year, will host a celebration led by Chris Smith who helped secure its future as Secretary of State for Culture.
Wharfedale views sought on further proposed cuts to stroke services
WHARFEDALE residents are being urged to have their say over possible further cuts to emergency stroke services in the district. Two years ago, a hyper acute stroke unit was controversially moved from Airedale Hospital in Steeton to Bradford Royal Infirmary .
Future of Leeds health service to be discussed in Yeadon meeting
MEMBERS of the public are being encouraged to give their views at a public meeting to discuss the future of health services in Leeds. The issue will come up at a meeting of the Outer North West Community Committee at 1.30pm on Monday, March 6 at Yeadon Town Hall.
Back to her Yorkshire roots
WHEN Mary Fawcett Watko treads the boards in an American production of Calendar Girls she will be returning to her Yorkshire roots. Mary, who grew up in Guiseley, moved to the US half a century ago – but she has maintained her links with frequent visits to family back home.
New president takes the driving seat at Ilkley and District Motor Club
ILKLEY & DISTRICT MOTOR CLUB: David Sowman from Burley in Wharfedale has become Ilkley Motor Club’s latest President taking over from Neil Raven at the club’s AGM. David originally from Harrogate joined the motor club in 1973, was club secretary in the 80’s and won the club autotest championship on many occasions.
HGV driver charged with causing death by dangerous driving
A HGV was in collision with a stationary Toyota Corolla Verso on the northbound side of the A1089 Dock Approach Road on July 27, 2016.