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Injured Cyclist Thanks Residents

Graham Wright

A cyclist who was hurt in a collision on his daily commute through Ruddington this morning has thanked villagers for rushing to help. Nick Shaw, who lives in Wymeswold, was just leaving Ruddington via Wilford Road (pictured above) when he was in collision with a lorry near Sellors’ Recreation Ground. The lorry failed to stop after the incident which happened at around 8.30am. Mr Shaw was unseated during the accident and nearby residents went to his aid. He told RUDDINGTON.info he was “bruised and shaken” but otherwise okay. His bicycle suffered cosmetic damage and a puncture. Alistair and Jayne Middleton,…

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Beware of Burglars

Graham Wright

Nottinghamshire Police are reminding us to make sure our homes are secure following another burglary in Ruddington yesterday (Wednesday 15th March) in which jewellery was stolen. The break-in happened sometime between 07.20am and 5.30pm on Brookside Road. It’s thought the offender climbed over the rear fence before smashing a rear patio door to get inside. The  jewellery stolen was in a distinctive, pink, tiered box . If you have any information about this incident you’re asked to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 000746-15032017. Following this latest theft, Nottinghamshire Police have offered the following crime…

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Ruddington Pub Protest

Graham Wright

Valentine’s Day diners at one of our popular village inns are having to negotiate their way past protesters this evening. Nottingham Animal Rights activists have gathered at The Ruddington Arms from 7pm to 9pm, holding up signs and handing out, leaflets to object to ‘Ballotine of Foie Gras’ being an optional starter on the gastropub’s £38.50 romantic menu. An earlier post on their Facebook page said: “We have tried to contact them and they have ignored us. The Ruddington Arms will be selling Foie Gras on their Valentines Special Menu. They know the…

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