Basford18 Mar 2026Woman gets £400 fly-tip fine for sofa outside homeJessica Stratton says she was arranging collection of the sofa when the council showed up.18 Mar 202617 Mar 2026Children taken to hospital after bike crashPolice say a 13-year-old boy and a 10-year-old girl riding the bike were taken to hospital.17 Mar 202624 Feb 2026Boy, 14, in hospital after being hit by e-scooterPolice say his condition is serious but not believed to be life-threatening or altering.24 Feb 202630 Jan 2026Teacher seen drinking in class banned indefinitelySteven Ward was "hiding drink in his bag and consuming a mint after each sip", a panel says.30 Jan 20269 Jan 2026'Our charity shop has been plagued by shoplifting'Staff say the Mesopotamia charity shop in Basford is closing due to shoplifting and fly-tipping.9 Jan 202616 Oct 2025Arrests after boy, 16, stabbed near tram stopTwo boys, 14 and 16, were held on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.16 Oct 202514 Aug 2025'Ibiza final boss' meme turned into artThe artist says he found the meme "hilarious" and that it reminds him of classic graffiti images.14 Aug 202512 May 2025Teacher's crystal meth use was a 'weekend problem'Nicholas Smith resigned from Southwark Primary in Basford in October 2022 and now teaches in London.12 May 20257 May 2025Driver who crashed speeding in bus lane is jailedSunil Singh left a couple in their 50s with serious injuries after driving dangerously in Basford, Nottingham.7 May 2025...