Asha Patel

An inquest found it unlikely that Nomazwe Moyo suffered a seizure when she fatally struck delivery driver Muhammad Aftab Ahmad in Nottingham in October 2025. Moyo, who had a history of blackouts and probable epilepsy, had not followed medical advice to stop driving or report her condition to the DVLA and was jailed for 12 years after admitting causing Ahmad’s death. The coroner found that Nottinghamshire Police had no legal duty to refer her to the DVLA after earlier collisions, but requested enhanced training on such referrals. She also welcomed updated ambulance-service guidance reminding drivers who experience loss of consciousness of their reporting obligations.

An inquest heard that Nomazwe Moyo, jailed for 12 years for causing the death of 20-year-old moped rider Muhammad Aftab Ahmad in Nottingham in October 2025, had been involved in three earlier collisions. Moyo had been diagnosed with probable epilepsy, advised not to drive and required to notify the DVLA, but continued driving. Evidence indicated she was travelling at roughly twice the speed limit, overtook several vehicles and struck Ahmad before continuing into further collisions. Police found no evidence that a medical episode caused the initial impact. The inquest is examining whether police and other agencies should have referred earlier incidents to the DVLA; Nottinghamshire Police later introduced a new collision-recording policy.

Five fire crews responded to a fire involving hot oils in the kitchen of a KFC restaurant on Woodborough Road in Mapperley, Nottingham. The building suffered heavy smoke damage, but no one was injured. The cause of the fire remained unknown, and firefighters were working with KFC engineers while Nottinghamshire Police also attended.

East Midlands Railway and Hitachi Rail have agreed an integrated action plan to address reliability and operational problems affecting the new Aurora Class 810 trains and the older Class 222 fleet. The RMT says planned strikes and action short of a strike will continue because talks have left members with more questions than answers, citing faults involving resets, driver cabin access, emergency equipment and toilets. EMR will run significantly reduced services during strike days, while no date has been given for a return to the normal timetable. Both companies say modifications, testing and maintenance are under way, and EMR stresses that the trains meet the Office of Rail and Road's safety requirements.

Labour MP Samantha Niblett is campaigning for lifelong sex education focused on consent, respect, healthy relationships, pleasure and sexual health, arguing that better education could help prevent abuse and violence. Her campaign, titled “Yes Sex Please, We’re British!” and promoted through a “summer of sex” launch, has attracted ridicule from some politicians, including criticism from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and reservations from fellow Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs. Niblett plans to display sex toys and educational aids in Parliament and is seeking government action, including a ministerial role dedicated to sex education and wellbeing. The campaign has received support from sex educator Cindy Gallop, Emma Thompson, NHS and probation-service workers, and has gained reported cross-party backing for a forthcoming parliamentary debate.

Northumbria Police has launched a corporate manslaughter investigation into Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust over its care of Valdo Calocane, who killed three people in 2023 while suffering from paranoid schizophrenia. Evidence presented to the Nottingham Inquiry revealed repeated failures in his risk assessment, medication compliance monitoring and management before his 2022 discharge. The trust, already under Care Quality Commission scrutiny for unsafe services, said it is cooperating fully with investigators. Calocane is serving an indefinite hospital order after pleading guilty to manslaughter on grounds of diminished responsibility and attempted murder.

A television drama will depict the failings at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, where more than 500 mothers and babies were harmed or died due to avoidable mistakes. The series will focus on Jack and Sarah Hawkins, whose daughter Harriet died in 2016 and whose campaigning helped trigger external reviews that revealed major systemic issues. The drama, based on an ITV documentary, aims to portray the depth of trauma experienced by affected families. NUH leaders reiterated their commitment to improving maternity care following the findings of the recent Ockenden review.

Plans have been submitted to renovate Derby’s Grade II-listed Guildhall Theatre, closed since 2019 over safety concerns. Derby City Council filed two applications outlining a full refurbishment including modernised facilities, improved access, flexible seating and a new café area. The £25 million project includes £10 million in government funding, with restoration work expected to begin in late 2026 subject to approval. Delays in finalising funding agreements have pushed the previously hoped-for reopening date of Christmas 2027, with no new timeline set.

Police in Nottinghamshire are seeking information after three artworks at the Harley Gallery in Worksop were damaged. Investigators identified a man seen visiting the gallery with two others on 16 April and released images in an effort to trace him. Officers, who reviewed extensive CCTV footage, urged anyone who recognises the individual to come forward.

A new nature-inspired bronze sculpture of Maid Marian created by Polish artist Alicja Biala has been unveiled in Nottingham as part of a government-funded project to redesign the Maid Marian Way junction. Biala collaborated with local residents who contributed native flora used to form wax moulds incorporated into the artwork. The project aims to address the under-representation of women in public sculpture, with supporters praising the piece for its delicacy and community involvement. Arts charity BACKLIT has launched a related exhibition titled “Our Marian.”

East Midlands Railway is cutting Intercity services indefinitely due to reliability problems with its new Hitachi-built Aurora Class 810 trains. The operator cites delays in delivery, ongoing maintenance issues, and disrupted fleet transition as reasons for widespread cancellations and reduced capacity. Passengers are offered flexibility or refunds, while experts and a local MP criticise the decline in service quality. Hitachi Rail states it is working with partners to resolve issues and complete fleet rollout, with additional testing underway to support service improvements.

King's Mill Hospital in Nottinghamshire received an overall good rating from the Care Quality Commission following an unannounced inspection, with both urgent and emergency care and medical services assessed as good. Inspectors noted effective staff collaboration, a strong safety culture and high patient satisfaction, while identifying issues such as inadequate monitoring after sedation and the absence of call bells in one waiting area, both addressed by the hospital. Leaders were praised for planning ahead and managing systemic pressures, and the trust’s executive chief nurse welcomed the findings, emphasising ongoing commitment to improving patient care.

A new base for the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance has been approved in Ruddington following the sale and closure of its current Tollerton Airfield site. The charity warned that losing the previous facility without a replacement would undermine emergency coverage across Nottinghamshire. The new location near the A52 and A606 will support plans to add a second helicopter by 2027. The project is expected to cost about £3.8m, with £2m funded by the HELP Appeal. Rushcliffe Borough Council has formally approved the development, which includes a purpose-built hangar, helipad and operational facilities to support the charity’s expanding mission demand.

Six Ghanaian postgraduate students at Loughborough University cannot graduate because the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat has not paid their tuition fees. The students report financial and emotional strain and have held a protest at the Ghana High Commission in London. Loughborough University says it cannot confer degrees due to outstanding fees and has unsuccessfully attempted to resolve the issue with the scholarship authority while offering support to the affected students.

Two junctions in the Lady Bay area of West Bridgford will close for six weeks as part of safety improvements for pedestrians and cyclists. Nottinghamshire County Council will replace traffic signals, widen crossings, upgrade a toucan crossing and realign nearby junctions to slow vehicles. Diversions and temporary traffic controls will be in place, and the project is funded through Nottingham City Council’s Transforming Cities Fund.

Several Leicester terrace properties were evacuated after a house fire spread to the roof space on Coral Street in Belgrave. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service deployed eight fire engines, including an aerial ladder platform. Residents were advised to keep windows and doors closed, and motorists were warned of delays. No casualties were reported.

A man was arrested on suspicion of raping a young woman in an alleyway in Nottingham’s Lace Market area, with police called to the scene early on 13 June. Nottinghamshire Police confirmed he was arrested last week and later released on conditional bail, while the victim continues to receive support as the investigation progresses.

Fire crews returned to Tintwistle Moor in Derbyshire two weeks after a wildfire began, responding to numerous public reports of smoke. Around 200 hectares of moorland were affected, and previous aerial operations had temporarily closed part of the Pennine Way. Despite recent progress in controlling the blaze, high temperatures and challenging conditions persist. Authorities advise the public to avoid the area and keep windows closed if smoke is visible.

Police launched a murder investigation after a man in his 40s was found dead in a caravan on Derby Road in Loughborough. He had previously reported being involved in an altercation. A 56‑year‑old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. Officers continue enquiries with a cordon in place as forensic work is carried out.

East Midlands Railway is suspending several regional services as high temperatures trigger an amber heat-health warning across the East Midlands. Services between Nottingham, Worksop and Leicester will halt from midday Wednesday, with later schedules under review and replacement buses provided. Passengers are urged to travel only if essential, avoid the hottest parts of the day and prepare for delays as some trains require heat-related repairs and reduced-speed operations. The UK Health Security Agency’s alert remains in place through Sunday.

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a crash involving a car on the A57 Snake Pass, prompting police to close the route between Glossop and Bamford and urge the public to avoid the area. Emergency responders including fire, ambulance and air ambulance services attended the scene.

Fire crews continue to tackle an underground woodland fire at Strawberry Hill Heath in Rainworth after being called out on Monday afternoon. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service reports that the blaze, burning beneath the surface over 10,000 square metres, has proven difficult to extinguish and requires specialist wildfire equipment. Residents are urged to avoid the area and exercise caution during ongoing high temperatures, with reminders to prevent accidental fires through safe disposal of items such as barbecues, cigarettes and glass bottles.

A woman from Derby received a three-year, four-month prison sentence for stabbing another woman in the wrist outside an Asda supermarket in Sinfin. Police said the attacker, Lisa Kelly, stole knives from the store and used one during the altercation, claiming she acted after being bitten by the victim’s dog. The incident was captured on a bystander’s phone, helping officers identify and arrest her three days later. The victim suffered a non-life-threatening injury but reported significant anxiety following the attack. Police highlighted the community’s assistance and the swift response of officers in securing a conviction.

Police in Nottingham are investigating the stabbing of a 16‑year‑old boy at a Clifton skate park. The victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives are searching for two suspects who fled on a black motorcycle and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.