Richard Miller said ‘all I can say is I am sorry’ after the crash. When a boss of a healthcare company struck two young women’s cars head-on while intoxicated by 2.5 times the legal limit, two of them nearly lost their lives. Richard Miller, a father of three, was reportedly going at 60 mph when…
Reflecting 50 years on, he said he would probably have been “worth a lot of money” now. Steven Bostock, of Pleasley, Derbyshire, designed a flat-panel television with a full communication system when he was 11. His entry won the Blue Peter Year 2000 contest in 1974. Now a kitchen and bedroom designer, he still has…
A old community centre building could be removed after a council determined it was only utilised for five hours per year. According to Ashfield District Council, Brierley House in Sutton-in-Ashfield’s Carsic estate is no longer financially viable. The council’s application to demolish the Brierley Road building and build two council bungalows will be heard by…
A healthcare firm boss nearly killed two young women when he collided head-on with their car while two-and-a-half times the drink-drive limit. Richard Miller, a father of three, was driving at an estimated 60mph when he lost control of his Ford Galaxy on a bend and drove into the path of the victim’s car, according…
A 53-year-old man from Kirkby has admitted killing his 76-year-old father at his home in Sutton. Police were called to Malcolm McGarry’s home in Northfields Close, Sutton, on December 1 of last year. Peter McGarry, 53, of Alexandra Street, Kirkby, was charged with his murder and entered a guilty plea on Thursday, April 4. After the…
Our moods instantly lift as we’re whisked away from the cold gloomy weather and into a magical atmosphere Can you think of an example where the phrases “Sutton-in-Ashfield” and “magical” were used together? I don’t want to offend anyone. The market town, about 12 miles north of Nottingham, looks especially dreary on the day I…
If Ashfield District planners approve their approval, a new independent pub could open in Sutton, Ashfield town centre. Dorothy Wyville has asked for a change of use to convert the former D M Furnishings store on Low Street into a “small bar”. If permitted, the new bar would sell “wet led products” and have no…
On the outskirts of Sutton-in-Ashfield, enjoy freshly cooked Mediterranean food, drinks, and local cask beers delivered with a smile at an unbeatable price. Ego at The Old Ashfield, a beautifully renovated pub and restaurant located less than 2 miles from the East Midlands designer outlet and the M1, is a must-see for its Mediterranean cuisine,…
Police at East Midlands Airport have warned travellers after detaining a man who seemed to be intoxicated and unruly. As the airport gets ready for the opening of the 2024 holiday season, people are being urged to fly sensibly. If you have a few drinks before your flight, keep in mind that it only takes…