13 of the most influential women to come out of Nottinghamshire

It’s International Women’s Day – and to mark the occasion we’ve listed some of the top women to come from our city and county. We’ve not only looked at women from the past, but also those who are making a mark in a very modern way… Of course, this list is only our opinion, so we’ve provided a form at the bottom for you to tell us who your top Nottinghamshire women are.

SWIMMING: Jazz helps to bring on the next generation

DOUBLE Olympic silver medallist Jazz Carlin is taking on a mentoring role as she heads out to the United States this week for training and competition. Swindon’s Carlin, who lives in Bradford on Avon and is coached by Dave McNulty at the British Swimming National Centre Bath, is working with a group of 17 promising female swimmers – all aged between 16 and 18 – as part of the new Performance Foundations Pilot Programme.

Reid, Leblanc, Leawood star for Memorial at AUS swimming championships

Veronica Reid led Memorial University’s podium parade at the Atlantic University Sport swim championships over the weekend, winning five medals, including three gold. Memorial swimmers took home 17 medals in all, with Charli Leblanc and Sam Leawood also earning first-place finishes for the team, both in the 100-metre freestyle, considered the marquee individual event.

Police concerned by drowning fatalities in Tasman district rivers

Two lives were taken in Tasman district rivers last year, prompting emergency services to remind people about the importance of water safety and the unpredictability of waterways. According to Water Safety NZ data both drownings recorded in 2016 were preventable which brought the region’s fatalities up from zero the year before.

18 dead as torrential rain submerges Thai south

Heavy rains continued to hammer Thailand’s flood-ravaged south on Saturday , bringing the death toll up to 18 and leaving thousands of villages partially submerged, authorities said. At least 12 people have died in Thailand as heavy rains continue to batter the flood-ravaged south with water roof-high in some areas AFP/MADAREE TOHLALA BANGKOK: Heavy rains continued to hammer Thailand’s flood-ravaged south on Saturday , bringing the death toll up to 18 and leaving thousands of villages partially submerged, authorities said.

Daniel Pearce aged 11 with pet therapy dog “Binky”

AS a haven for young people with severe learning difficulties, Cwmbran’s Crownbridge School has built a unrivalled reputation for giving its pupils the best start in life. Serving children and young people in the age ranges of 2-19 years, the school is split into two sites, with a main hub in Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran and a primary site within Penygarn Primary in the Pontypool area.

New Year’s Honours for red rose greats

Thirteen people – including Preston Paralympic champion Stephanie Slater, academics, community heroes and business heavyweights – have appeared alongside celebrities such as Ken Dodd and Andy Murray. UCLan’s Professor of Stroke Care Caroline Watkins, the only stroke care professor in the UK, has been made a Dame for her services to stroke and nursing care.

AP names Female Athlete of the Year

Simone Biles of the United States competes in the Balance Beam Final on day 10 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at Rio Olympic Arena on August 15, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Simone Biles tried to treat the 2016 Summer Olympics like just your average ordinary gymnastics meet.

6 Best Beach Hotels in Bora Bora

If you’re going to travel all the way to Bora Bora, you’re probably going to want to stay directly on one of its insanely beautiful beaches . The Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora has 115 overwater and beachfront bungalows, each beautifully appointed with luxe Polynesian decor and great amenities like Nespresso machines and free minibars.

Fatal shark attack: Swim of terror

For 26-year-old Napier man Bright Cooper and his mates, it was a fine summer’s morning for a fine swim. It was not the sea on the Marine Parade beach that claimed the life of Bright Cooper – it was what was in the sea, at that point, at that time and on that day.

Miss Alia Atkinsona s uplifting example

Time and time again, Jamaicans have found reason to take heart and inspiration from the example of champion swimmer Miss Alia Atkinson. The nation has been inspired not just as a result of Miss Atkinson’s successes, but also by her determination and courage to fight back from bitter disappointment.