Long delays on A1published at 10:16 BST 6 May 2016
The Nottingham Post reports, external drivers on the A1 in Blyth, Nottinghamshire are facing long delays this morning because of the crash involving two lorries.
Summary
Updates for Friday 6 May 2016
More news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Monday
Long delays on A1published at 10:16 BST 6 May 2016
Smoking cannabis outside school is 'disgusting' says parentpublished at 10:06 BST 6 May 2016
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineOne of the parents who said she complained about parents stinking of booze and cannabis at the end of the school day said it was "disgusting".
She told BBC Radio Nottingham: "It's only a select few that think they can do whatever they want and smoke cannabis outside the school....It's a strong smell and it's not very nice."
Lachowicz to return to Pantherspublished at 09:56 BST 6 May 2016
David Jackson
BBC Radio Nottingham SportNottingham Panthers forward Robert Lachowicz will be back at the National Ice Centre next season.
Lachowicz, who's from Nottingham, first dressed for the Panthers in the 2007/08 season and so next year will be his 10th with the club.
Tipping set for re-election?published at 09:46 BST 6 May 2016
Peter Saull
BBC Radio Nottingham Political ReporterLooking at results elsewhere, it would be a big surprise if Paddy Tipping isn't re-elected as Nottinghamshire PCC. We should know by about 16:00.
Parents complained about others smellingpublished at 09:29 BST 6 May 2016
BBC Radio NottinghamThe headteacher at Hillocks Primary School sent a text to parents asking them not to collect their children from the school gates if they have been drinking alcohol or smoking cannabis after some parents complained about other parents smelling.
Image source, GoogleThe school says only a small minority of people are to blame but it has "logged concerns, and where appropriate, will inform police".
Travel: Lorries crash on A1published at 09:14 BST 6 May 2016
BBC TravelOne lane is closed on A1 Blyth Road because of an accident involving two lorries. The crash is causing delays between A57 Ranby and the Blyth Road South junctions
PCC results to come this afternoonpublished at 09:05 BST 6 May 2016
We had a day of voting yesterday as people headed to the polling stations to vote for Nottinghamshire's new police and crime commissioner (PCC).
The count starts at 11:30 this morning, and we could have the results any time after that.
We'll bring you the news as we get it.
Latest headlines for Nottinghamshirepublished at 08:59 BST 6 May 2016
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineHere are the top stories so far this morning:
- The votes for Nottinghamshire's new police and crime commissioner will be counted this morning
- A primary school has sent out a warning to parents to not collect their children from school smelling of alcohol and cannabis
- Tomorrow marks the end of the season for Forest, Notts County and Mansfield
School sends warning to parentspublished at 08:49 BST 6 May 2016
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineFirst this morning a primary school in Sutton-in-Ashfield has sent out a warning to parents about not picking up their children from school after they have been drinking or smoking cannabis.
Not the usual kind of warning you get from schools.
Weather: A hot weekend to comepublished at 08:40 BST 6 May 2016
Lucy Martin
BBC WeatherHere's Lucy with a detailed forecast for today and the weekend ahead.
Travel: Warning to avoid Basford junctionpublished at 08:30 BST 6 May 2016
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End of X postSunrise over Bridgfordpublished at 08:21 BST 6 May 2016
It's a little hazy to start this morning but our Weather Watcher Emmyloo was up early to catch the sunrise over East Bridgford
Image source, EmmylooTravel: Basford road closedpublished at 08:09 BST 6 May 2016
BBC TravelNottingham Road/Vernon Road in Basford is closed in both directions because of an accident and a lamp post in the road. it is closed between the Valley Road and David Lane junctions.
Join us for today's updatespublished at 08:00 BST 6 May 2016
Sandish Shoker
BBC News OnlineIt's finally Friday and we're all expecting to see some hot weather this weekend.
I'll be bringing you all the news, travel, weather and sport for Nottinghamshire to get you through the day before you hit the beer gardens later.
