Police close down home after reports of crime and drug dealing
Plus: Ducklings rescued after mother hit by van
Good morning readers and welcome to your Thursday briefing from Ashfield News. Today, police close down a home over criminal behaviour, ducklings saved after incident in town and much more.
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Police close down home over criminal behaviour
Police have shut down a home in a town in Nottinghamshire following reports of anti-social behaviour and drug dealing.
A closure order was secured for a property in Alcock Avenue, Mansfield, on 10 June.
The order means the home will be closed for three months and will allow Mansfield District Council to take “possession proceedings” against the occupant.
A spokesperson for the Mansfield South Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “As a team we understand the negative effect addresses like this have on the surrounding area which is why we are pleased to have secured this order.”
The spokesperson added: “We will continue working tirelessly to ensure the communities we police remain safe and crime-free places to live.”
Ducklings saved after mother killed in town
A group of ducklings were rescued after their mother was killed after being hit by a van in Hucknall.
The incident was reported on Wednesday morning, 11 June, and the birds were rescued by Billy’s Hucknall Wildlife and Exotic Rescue.
The group is now being taken care of by the rescue, which said the ducklings were “settling in”.
Signs are set to be installed in a number of streets in Hucknall to warn people of wildfowl in the area.
The signs will be placed in Spring Street, Torkard Way and Ashgate Road, though no date for the installation has been announced.
Sherwood Forest MP Michelle Welsh said: “This is an issue that really matters to local people who care about our environment and wildlife.”
The incident has come after a group of ducklings taken in by the Brinsley Animal Rescue were released back into the wild.
Their mother was killed on the M1 last month but a group of HGV drivers created a rolling roadblock to protect them and enable a rescue operation.
Heat health alert for East Midlands
A yellow heat health alert has been issued for the whole of the East Midlands for the next four days.
The warning, which also covers the East of England, London and South East, is in effect from 8am today until 15 June.
It has been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and advises hot weather could lead to an increased use of health care services by vulnerable people and a risk to people over 65 with pre-existing conditions.
Some areas are expected to see temperatures rise to 30C (86F) by Friday.
However, temperatures in Ashfield are not currently forecast to rise above 25C (77F), with this temperature currently predicted on Friday by the Met Office.
Dr Agostinho Sousa, head of extreme events and health protection at UKHSA, said: “Our findings shows that even moderate heat can result in serious health outcomes, especially for older adults, and it is therefore important that everyone takes sensible precautions while enjoying the sun.
“The forecasted high temperatures are expected to be short-lived but could primarily impact those over the age of 65 or those with pre-existing health conditions.
“If you have friends, family or neighbours who are more vulnerable, it is important to check in on them and ensure they are aware of the forecasts and are following the necessary advice.”
‘Fatal’ warning over tram TikTok craze
Tram operator Nottingham Express Transit has urged young people not to take part in a new “tram surfing” TikTok craze.
Parents and guardians are also being urged to help educate their children over the act, which involves people holding on to the back of a tram while it’s moving.
Shaun Kenneth, service delivery and security manager at NET, said: “This isn’t just unsafe; it is a potentially fatal mistake – one that is not worth a short-lived moment of social media attention.
“Our drivers have no control or ability to prevent what happens to any tram surfers that are in such present and real danger.
“Once aware of an incident, the protocol is to brake immediately which, alongside the obvious risks of holding on to a moving tram, could result in a severe and irreversible accident.
“We are working with the police and local schools to identify those taking part in the trend.
“All incidents are logged and handed over to the police, supported by our high-quality CCTV at all trams and tram stops, as well as the highly visible nature of the social media videos.
“Thank you to those in the local community that are sending over videos and reporting incidents.
“Please help us to stop this life-threatening behaviour by reporting it to our team directly through the help buttons located at every tram and tram stop, or contacting us via our discreet WhatsApp service on 0115 824 6060.”
Hundreds of new homes approved for Ashfield
Plans for 480 homes across two new housing developments have been approved by Ashfield District Council.
Two separate projects were given the green light during a meeting on Wednesday, 11 June.
The plans are for 250 homes in Hamilton Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, and 230 properties on land in Beck Lane, Skegby.