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A serious collision has led to the full closure of the A1 in Nottinghamshire.National Highways said the crash involved a car and a van.Nottinghamshire Police said they were called to the incident at about 09:00 BST alongside East Midlands Ambulance Ser…
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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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Emergency services are on the scene after a crash on the M1 this evening involving a car and a lorry.
South Yorkshire Police have been approached for more details…
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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.”
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A drug-addicted couple who led police on a dangerous chase along the A1 in a stolen car “chose to play Russian roulette with the lives of other people,” a court has heard.
Graham Baguley stole a friend’s red Peugeot from Sandy Lane, Worksop, after asking for the keys so he could fetch his phone. on September 30, 2021, Nottingham Crown Court was told.
His then wife, Rachel Lowe, was at the wheel when police spotted the Peugeot the next day and began following it on the A1 to Retford, Nottingham Crown Court was told.
The number plate had been altered with a pen so that the P looked like a B,
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Lowe began swerving across the lanes and through tight spaces between other vehicles, at one point forcing a lorry towards the grass verge. The pursuing officer backed off to avoid a crash and Lowe changed lanes at the last minute to leave the motorway before they were finally arrested.
The court heard they both gave no-comment interviews, have previous convictions, and were last in trouble in 2017.
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Digby Johnson, mitigating, said Baguley has spent two months in custody and hasn’t offended since 2021.
Stefan Fox said Lowe has been in custody for 55 days and “is petrified of going back.”
“It is not the most attractive episode but there are worse episodes,” he said.
He said the UK has a prison population of 87,915 and an operational capacity of 88,987, which means there are only 1,072 prison spaces left.
Baguley, 53, of White House Road, Bircotes, admitted aggravated vehicle taking and Lowe, 43, of Blythe Court, Mansfield, admitted dangerous driving, before their trial yesterday.
On Tuesday, Judge Michael Auty KC told them: “It is a miracle and a mercy that no one was hurt or killed including the two of you.
“I am a realist and I recognise what drugs do to your judgement. You are off them now. If there is any hope for you two it relies in you staying off them.”
He sentenced them to 12 months, suspended for two years, with a nine-month drug rehabilitation order and 25 rehabilitation days each.
He imposed a three-month curfew on Baguley and ordered Lowe to carry out 120 hours of unpaid work. They were banned from driving for two years.
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PC Ryan Lee was returning to Worksop Police Station on Potter Street, Worksop, at around 11.05pm on April 26, 2023, when he activated the blue lights on his vehicle – despite having no operational reason to do so.
The response officer travelled at speeds that significantly exceeded the limit and at one point clocked around 101mph on the A614, where the limit was 50mph.
Footage captured by a dash-mounted video camera also showed PC Lee overtaking vehicles on the A617 after crossing solid white line road markings.
The hearing was held at Nottinghamshire Police’s Sherwood Lodge HQ. Photo: Nottinghamshire Police
The officer then struck a wild animal – believed to be a hare – at high speed on the A614, which also damaged his police car in the process.
PC Lee would go on to plead guilty to a charge of dangerous driving when he appeared at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court on February 27.
He is next due to appear at Sheffield Crown Court for sentencing on March 26.
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Ahead of this, an accelerated misconduct hearing took place at Nottinghamshire Police’s Sherwood Lodge Headquarters today (Friday, March 15), which was chaired by Chief Constable Kate Meynell.
Misconduct hearings are held to present the facts of the case and allow the person to give an explanation of their conduct and the circumstances surrounding the allegation.
At the hearing, PC Lee admitted his behaviour amounted to gross misconduct and expressed remorse for his “loss of judgement”, while apologising for “letting down members of the public”.
CC Meynell agreed that the officer’s conduct amounted to gross misconduct and PC Lee was dismissed without notice.
Superintendent Kathryn Craner, head of Nottinghamshire Police’s Professional Standards Directorate, said: “It is completely unacceptable that PC Lee drove a police car dangerously and significantly above legal speed limits.
“He also activated the vehicle’s blue lights, when he had no operational reason to do so.
“As a police officer, he should have known the danger his actions posed to other road users.
“His actions fell well below the standards expected of him by Nottinghamshire Police and this accelerated gross misconduct hearing has now seen him dismissed from the Force.”
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