Summary

  • Updates for Friday 14 August 2015

  • More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Monday

  1. Goodbye for nowpublished at 17:59 BST 14 August 2015

    Today's Local Live updates have come to an end. We will be back at 08:00 on Monday.

  2. Rain to clearpublished at 17:52 BST 14 August 2015

    Anna Church
    BBC Weather

    Rain will become lighter and patchy this evening before clearing east during the night.

    Weather

    Saturday will be a dry, fine and sunny day. Cloud will bubble up during the afternoon but there will still be plenty of sunny spells.

  3. Man jailed for burger van attackpublished at 17:43 BST 14 August 2015

    Worksop Guardian

    A man has been jailed, external after punching his partner's ex-husband and smashing up his burger van at a car boot sale in Oldcotes.

  4. Roadworks cause delays in Carltonpublished at 17:30 BST 14 August 2015

    BBC Travel

    There's queuing traffic and delays on the A612 Colwick Loop Road in Carlton due to roadworks.

  5. Rock band cancels Nottingham datepublished at 17:21 BST 14 August 2015

    Capital FM Arena tweets, external: Sad to announce #Nickelback have cancelled tour as Chad Kroeger needs to rest vocal chords after op.

  6. Forest vs Rotherhampublished at 17:11 BST 14 August 2015

    BBC Sport

    Tomorrow at the City Ground, midfielder Ben Osborn, pictured right, is set to return for Forest after missing the Capital One Cup defeat to Walsall in midweek with food poisoning.

    Ben Osborn celebrates scoring with his Nottingham Forest team-matesImage source, Getty Images

    Spanish defender Daniel Pinillos could make his debut if he receives international clearance.

  7. Mum who tried to bite officer finedpublished at 17:00 BST 14 August 2015

    Mansfield Chad

    A drunk mum who attacked police in her home when they were called to her home during a domestic fight has escaped a jail sentence, external.

  8. Badminton pair's hopes dashed by illnesspublished at 16:37 BST 14 August 2015

    BBC Sport

    Husband and wife pair Chris and Gabby Adcock, from Nottingham, have had their badminton mixed doubles world title bid ended by illness.

    Chris and Gabby AdcockImage source, Getty Images

    They were aiming to reach the last four for the first time at the event in Jakarta, external but Chris was too ill to play

  9. Hairdresser's 'double whammy'published at 16:27 BST 14 August 2015

    West Bridgford Wire

    A senior hair stylist in West Bridgford, is celebrating a double whammy after being named a finalist in the "Oscars" of the hair industry, external - the British Hairdressing Awards (BHA) 2015.

    Jessica NeilImage source, West Bridgford Wire
  10. Latest headlinespublished at 16:14 BST 14 August 2015

    Dave Wade
    BBC Local Live

    The top stories in the Nottingham newsroom this afternoon:

    • A petition calling for better safeguards along the new tramlines in Chilwell has been signed by 750 people

    • Ex-British champion cyclist Dean Downing said he's lucky to be alive after a crash in Blyth left him needing a leg brace

    • Travel: Congestion remains on the A1 near Newark after a three-vehicle crash

  11. A1 reopens after multi-vehicle crashpublished at 16:00 BST 14 August 2015

    Nottinghamshire Police tweets, external: The A1's reopened following a collision near Newark - thank you for your patience! Please continue to drive carefully.

  12. Tram safety fears prompts petitionpublished at 15:55 BST 14 August 2015

    Maaiysa Valli
    Reporter, BBC Radio Nottingham

    A child could die if safety measures aren't stepped up around the new tram lines in Chilwell, according to residents.

    More than 750 have signed a petition calling for better safeguards along the new line on Eskdale Drive in Chilwell to keep children safe.

    Tram

    Residents fear that factors including the two nearby schools, a playground and playing fields will inevitably lead to a child being killed.

    Nottingham City Council says all potential safety hazards have been fully assessed and children have been educated on potential dangers.

  13. De Piero complains over government cashpublished at 15:33 BST 14 August 2015

    Eastwood & Kimberley Advertiser

    Ashfield and Eastwood's MP has slated ministers for not giving her constituency any money, external from the Regional Growth Fund.

  14. Traffic problems after A1 crashpublished at 15:20 BST 14 August 2015

    BBC Travel

    One lane has been closed, causing queuing traffic on the A1 southbound between South Muskham and Newark because of a multi-vehicle accident.

  15. Purple caulis and golden beetrootpublished at 15:05 BST 14 August 2015

    East Midlands Today

    An "innovation farm", just a few miles from Nottingham city centre, has opened.

    Purple cauliflower

    Farmer John Hammond says he wants to "bring new products to supermarket shelves".

    After a year of planning and planting, successful crops include purple cauliflowers and golden-coloured beetroot.

  16. Cyclist: 'I could have been killed'published at 14:49 BST 14 August 2015

    Dave Wade
    BBC Local Live

    A retired British champion cyclist said he's lucky to be alive after a crash on a Nottinghamshire road that left needing a leg brace.

    Dean Downing, who won several races at home and abroad, was riding near Blyth when an overtaking van caused him to swerve and crash, badly injuring his knee.

    Dean Downing at Rother ValleyImage source, Dean Downing

    The 40-year-old said: "I could have been killed, as I hit the bollard and lamppost and landed in middle of other side of road. I was very lucky there was no oncoming traffic or I could have been more seriously injured"

    Police said the driver may not have realised what had happened and urged witnesses to come forward, external.

  17. Two-lorry crash on A1published at 14:12 BST 14 August 2015

    BBC Travel

    There's one lane closed and queuing traffic on the A1 in Ranby, near Retford, because of an accident involving two lorries.

  18. Job Centre plans 'reducing costs'published at 14:01 BST 14 August 2015

    Moving the Station Street Job Centre to Loxley House will cut costs and help people find jobs more easily, Nottingham City Council has said.

    Loxley houseImage source, Google

    Portfolio holder for jobs, Nick McDonald, said: "We already work very closely with the DWP on a number of successful initiatives to help local people find jobs and apprenticeships and this new arrangement can only help us work together even more effectively."

    The branch will shut later this month it was announced today.