Arrest made after car stop leads police to drugs haul at property in Woodthorpe

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🚔 Woodthorpe man jailed after car stop leads police to large drugs haul

A Woodthorpe man who tried to throw away a bundle of cocaine under a car during a struggle with police officers has been jailed.

The knife crime team was on patrol in Woodborough Road when officers spotted a car driving suspiciously.

They followed the Hyundai Kona, which continued to be driven erratically, before it came to a stop around 7.50pm on 4 December last year.

The driver, later found to be Daniel Comrie, tried to push past officers but was taken to the floor.

Officers spotted him discard a bundle of wraps of Class A underneath the car.

Comrie was arrested and police then carried out searches of his flat.

Here they found around £10,000 in cash before a drugs dog sniffed out multiple rocks of cocaine concealed inside the rubber seal of a washing machine door.

Forty-one-year-old Comrie, of Villiers Road, Woodthorpe, went on to plead guilty to possession with intent to supply both heroin and cocaine and possession of criminal property.

At Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday (11 March) he was sentenced to a total of three-and-a-half years in jail.

Police Constable Daniel Cresswell, of the knife crime team, said: “We suspected the driver of this vehicle had something to hide when we spotted it being driven erratically through Nottingham.

“Comrie tried to throw away his stash of drugs but we quickly recovered it and arrested him.

“Whenever we carry out stops like this we will look to search addresses associated with the suspect.

“With the help of a drugs dog, officers were able to recover significant amounts of Class A drugs which Comrie undoubtedly planned to sell to others.”

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Nottingham City Council has confirmed that the long-running Colwick Car Boot Market will permanently close from April 1.

The market, located at Colwick Racecourse, has operated since 1995 and historically attracted more than 2,000 shoppers and around 250 traders at each event. However, a report published by the council states that the market has experienced a sustained decline in income in recent years and is no longer considered financially viable to run.

Council officers say the decision will allow the authority to reduce costs associated with the service and address an existing budget pressure as part of a wider review of community services within the directorate.

🎒 Multi-Academy trust with 7 schools in Gedling borough reaches country’s top tier in performance measures

Recently published school performance measures show that seven schools in the Gedling borough belonging to a multi-academy trust have ranked in the top five in the country for performance.

Those schools include Porchester Junior School (Carlton), Ernehale Flying High Academies, Arnold (Ernehale Junior School and Ernehale Infant School), Haddon Primary & Nursery School (Carlton), Killisick Junior School (Arnold), Rivendell Flying High Academy (Burton Joyce) and Stanhope Primary School (Gedling), all members of the Flying High Partnership.  

The Flying High Partnership, a primary only multi-academy trust with schools across the East Midlands, has achieved top tier results in performance tables, achieving a ranking in the top‑five positions when measured against comparable multi-academy trusts (MATs) countrywide.

This achievement marks the second year running that the Flying High Partnership has ranked amongst the top five performing multi-academy trusts.

Claire Stirland is director of education at the Flying High Partnership and she said: “This success is the result of dedication, teamwork and the strong support of our families.

"Our school’s benefit from working closely together, sharing great ideas and being united in their shared belief that every child deserves an exceptional education and a school they can truly thrive in.”

🎫 Police issue fraud warning to festival goers

Police are warning festival and concert goers looking to get tickets to this summer’s in-demand events to keep an eye out for fraudulent sellers.

Ticket fraud involves criminals selling fake, non-existent, or overpriced tickets for events via social media, fake websites, or secondary marketplaces.

Nottinghamshire Police’s Fraud and Cyber Protect Officers have issued the following advice ready for the season:

• Only buy tickets from the venue’s box office, the promoter, an official agent or a well-known and reputable ticket exchange site
• Avoid paying for tickets by bank transfer, especially if buying from someone unknown. Credit card or payment services such as PayPal give you a better chance of recovering the money if you become a victim of fraud
• The password you use for your email account, as well as any other accounts you use to purchase tickets, should be different from all your other passwords. Use three random words to create a strong and memorable password, and enable 2-step verification (2SV)
• Be wary of unsolicited emails, texts or adverts offering unbelievably good deals on tickets
• Is the vendor a member of Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers (STAR)? If they are, the company has signed up to their strict governing standards. STAR also offers an approved Alternative Dispute Resolution service to help customers with outstanding complaints. For more information visit star.org.uk/buy_safe

The warning comes ahead of top summer events, such as Nottingham’s own Splendour Festival, and the popular Harry Styles’ Together, Together Tour.

Detective Sergeant Sally Collins, of Nottinghamshire Police’s Fraud and Cyber Crime Unit, said: “A fake ticket costs more than money — it costs your whole night.

“Always buy tickets from an official events organiser or website and if you are tempted to buy from a secondary ticket source, make sure to research the company or the person online before making the purchase.”

If you have been a victim of fraud or cybercrime, report it at https://www.reportfraud.police.uk/ or by calling 0300 123 2040.

Residents and families celebrate Mother’s Day with special afternoon tea at Coppice Lodge

Residents at Coppice Lodge Care Home, located in Arnold, enjoyed a joyful celebration for Mother’s Day as the home hosted a special themed afternoon tea for residents and their loved ones. 

The event brought residents and their families together for a relaxed afternoon filled with delicious treats, music and plenty of smiles.

Alongside the regular selection of cakes, sandwiches and tea served during the home’s popular afternoon teas, guests were also treated to live entertainment from accordionist Jules the Accordionist, who kept the room lively with a variety of well-known tunes.

Residents enjoyed having the chance to spend quality time with their families. One family even brought along their puppy, which quickly became a highlight of the afternoon and delighted residents.

The event was organised by Wellbeing and Activity Co-ordinators Abbie Moth and Nikola Kranatova, who regularly arrange activities designed to bring residents together with their loved ones.

Senior Carer Melanie Fitch said: "Events like these play an important role in creating meaningful moments for residents, helping them stay connected with family and friends while celebrating special occasions together."

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