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A1 closure could remain in place all morning
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A main road in Nottinghamshire has been closed following a crash involving a van and a car.Nottinghamshire Police said it happened on the A614, outside the Clumber Park Hotel, near Worksop, on Friday morning.Traffic service Inrix said the road was clos…
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The wife and friends of David Chivers, who died in a car park collision in Worksop last week, have paid tribute to him, saying he will be “deeply missed” by all who knew him.
David Chivers, aged 72, of Worksop[2], died after he was struck by a car at the entrance to the Priorswell Road car park around 11.50am on Thursday, September 12.
He was a member of Bassetlaw Multicultural Association and a key contributor to the annual festival.
The festival was swiftly cancelled by organisers the following day, on Friday, September 13, due to the shock felt by those closest to him.
David Chivers, aged 72, of Worksop, died after he was struck by a car at the entrance to the Priorswell Road car park on Thursday, September 12.
In a statement shared with your Guardian[3] by David’s wife Elaine and fellow festival trustees, they expressed their “deep sadness” at David’s passing in the days leading up to the festival.
The festival had been originally scheduled for Saturday, September 14.
The statement reads: “It is with deep sadness that we, the trustees of the Bassetlaw Multicultural Association[4], confirm that the cancellation of the Bassetlaw Multicultural Festival was a result of a difficult decision made following a tragic accident that occurred in the Priorswell Car Park, adjacent to the festival site, just two days before the event was due to take place.
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“We are aware that there has been speculation about whether the accident and the festival were connected.
“With heavy hearts, we confirm that they were.
“David was a much-loved and valued member of our festival team, and the beloved husband of our chair of trustees, Elaine.
“As a committee, we made the swift decision to cancel the festival out of deep respect for David and Elaine, and because of the proximity of the accident to the festival location.
“As key members of the committee, we just could not have facilitated the day without them. This tragedy has deeply affected us all.
“We would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the stallholders, bands, hire companies, partners, and the general public for their understanding and compassion during this incredibly difficult time.
“David was a kind, caring, and dedicated individual who would do anything to support the festival, and other people.
“His absence will be felt by all of us, and none of us will ever forget his contributions, his spirit, or his dedicated support.
“He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
“Thank you for your continued support.”
Inquiries are ongoing to understand the full circumstances of the incident.
The driver of the car remained at the scene and is assisting police with their inquiries.
Detective Constable Emma Temple, of Nottinghamshire Police’s serious collision investigation unit, said: “This was a tragic and distressing incident, and our thoughts are with the victim’s family, friends, and the wider community at this time.
“I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision, who hasn’t yet come forward, or any drivers who may have recorded dashcam footage that may be helpful to our investigation, to get in touch with us.”
Alternatively, please contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 270 of September 12, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Police deployed stingers to stop a stolen truck after it was spotted driving in the Worksop area on cloned plates.
Stingers were deployed to halt the vehicle after it was followed by officers on the ground and in the air, Nottinghamshire Police said.
The truck was initially spotted by response officers in the Worksop area, who suspected it could be on cloned plates.
This was confirmed around 10.40pm on Tuesday, June 18, with the police system also suggesting the vehicle could be stolen.
Police used stingers to stop the stolen lorry
Response officers then continued to follow the truck from a safe distance for several minutes, while additional officers travelled towards the area.
Armed Policing and Roads Policing team officers moved in on the ground, while a National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopter supported the pursuit from above.
Working in tandem, stingers were then set up and deployed as the lorry travelled along Great North Road, in the Newark area, to bring the vehicle to a safe stop.
At that point, two suspects were detained inside the truck by officers.
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A search of the vehicle led to multiple items being recovered from within it, including bolt croppers and an angle grinder, a police spokesperson said.
Following this discovery, two men, aged 39 and 49, were both arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and going equipped for theft of a motor vehicle.
Speaking about the incident, Sergeant Jack Hannant, of Nottinghamshire Police’s Ollerton response team, said: “This double arrest provided a fantastic example of our policing teams working together to get a positive result.
“From response officers spotting the vehicle, to Operational Support bringing it to a stop, and NPAS colleagues providing support from the air, everyone played a role.
“All of this culminated in us recovering a suspected stolen truck and items from within it that could’ve potentially been used to carry out future thefts.
“As our swift and joined-up response to this incident showed, Nottinghamshire Police takes vehicle thefts very seriously and will continue to do whatever we can to prevent them.”