Morning readers, welcome to Thursday!

Today we bring you news of an arrest after a car ploughed into housing in Mapperley, a business who donated England flags stolen from the iconic Colwick horses and a stolen moped being recovered in Arnold

Best wishes and see you tomorrow.

David Bratton - Editor

Man arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after crashing into block of Mapperley flats

A man who was allegedly more than four times the drink-drive limit has been arrested after a car crashed into a block of flats in Mapperley.

Officers were called to Woodborough Road, near Mapperley Crescent, following reports that a Vauxhall Corsa had smashed through a ground-floor window of a residential building, at around 11.15pm on Sunday, June 14.

When officers arrived at the scene, they quickly identified a suspect who appeared heavily intoxicated, unsteady on his feet and was slurring his words.

He recorded a roadside test reading of 140 micrograms of alcohol in 100 millilitres of breath – more than four times the legal limit – and told officers he had taken cocaine.

Remarkably, no serious injuries were reported, but the crash left significant damage to the front of the property.

Eight residents were temporarily evacuated from the building and provided with overnight accommodation while safety checks were carried out. Structural engineers have since confirmed the building remains safe despite the extent of the damage.

A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving, driving while unfit through drugs, and dangerous driving. He has been released on conditional bail.

PC Joe Doherty, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “It is only sheer luck that nobody was seriously injured or killed in this crash.

“Officers were on scene quickly and a man was arrested shortly afterwards.

“It is rare to encounter breathalyser readings this high. Choosing to get behind the wheel of a car after consuming that amount of alcohol is reckless.

“Tackling dangerous driving and preventing serious harm on our roads remains a top priority. We will continue to take robust action against anyone who puts others at risk in this way.”

Carlton shop Josie’s Emporium stepped up and donated SIX brand‑new England flags to keep the horses flying the flag for the Three Lions throughout the tournament after they were stolen by yobs. Read the full story HERE

Air unit helps trap van using false plates on Colliery Way in tense Gedling pursuit

A pair of suspected crooks learned the hard way that there’s no outrunning police eyes in the sky after their van — sporting false plates — was tracked from above and forced to a halt.

Read the full story HERE

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Stolen moped tears through Mapperley before Arnold discovery

Police were quick on the scene Sunday afternoon after reports of a violent street robbery in West Bridgford.

A woman waiting outside a Boundary Road shop was punched to the ground and left with facial injuries as her moped was snatched and ridden off at around 3.50pm.

Police then spotted the stolen moped, tearing through Mapperley. Armed Policing units tailed it as it zig‑zagged across Mapperley Park and into Daybrook, the rider pushing the machine hard and refusing to stop.

For a moment, the trail went cold.

Not long after officers lost sight of the bike, it resurfaced in Arnold, dumped and abandoned.

Firearms officers, already sweeping the Arnold area, soon spotted a suspect in nearby West Street. The 19‑year‑old didn’t get far before being detained and arrested on suspicion of robbery, dangerous driving, and failing to stop.

Detective Inspector James Oakton later reflected on the ordeal: “This was a deeply distressing incident for the victim. Robbery leaves more than physical injuries — it leaves fear. Thanks to determined work from our Operational Support officers, we were able to track the moped from Mapperley through to Arnold and make an arrest.”

🌦️ Weather Update

EARLY cloud will soon thin and break up to give a mostly fine day with bright or sunny spells for many. Feeling very warm and muggy. Light winds. It will be cloudy tonight with clear skies developing across the rest of the night with light winds. Warm temperatures and muggy overnight.

TOMORROW will be sunny at first before cloud and rain spreads across all parts in the evening. Feeling warmer than of late.