Divers recover body during river search
OPERATION LAUNCHED AFTER ALARM RAISED
POLICE say they found a man’s body after officers were called to a report of concern for a person’s safety in the River Trent.
A spokeswoman for Nottinghamshire Police said officers were called out to the incident near Radcliffeon-trent at around 11am yesterday.
She said: “The force’s Dive Team and firefighters from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service were able to recover a man’s body.
“The investigation is ongoing and a cordon has been in place. The man’s death is currently being treated as unexplained. The man has not yet been formally identified.”
Inspector Ben Lawrence, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Our thoughts are with this man’s family and friends at this sad time.
“We are working hard to understand the full circumstances and officers will remain in the area for some time while they carry out their enquiries.
“We are keeping an open mind as we continue to progress with our investigation and I would urge anyone with information about the incident to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 199 of 22 February 2021.”
A spokeswoman for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “It’s a police matter, they are leading with it. And Nottinghamshire Police’s dive team and firefighters from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance.” Firefighters from the station in West Bridgford were called to the scene at about 11am.
Local resident Andrew Fox, 52, said: “It’s very sad and upsetting to see it.”
Mr Fox, who manages a shopping centre, described the location.
He said: “It’s like a residential site we live on, it’s Radcliffe Park, off Wharf Lane.
“They are all like bungalows and pre-fabricated buildings.
“It’s a residential all-year-round site where we live. “Around 10am I looked out the window, there were two police officers talking to a couple of local residents. “The picture just built up from there really. “Everyone was on site by about 11 o’clock. “There were about 30 personnel here, the fire service and police altogether.”
He described seeing a “small inflatable dinghy”, adding: “I think there’s just one police unit there now.”
Our thoughts are with this man’s family and friends at this sad time.
Insp Ben Lawrence
HAIR and beauty salon owners have said they feel positive about the plans to reopen the industry following the Government’s ‘roadmap’ announcement.
Under step two of the plan to guide the country out of its national lockdown, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said personal care settings which includes hair and beauty salons, would be able to reopen by April 12 at the earliest.
Mr Johnson said step two will begin “at least five weeks” after the first phase and no earlier than April 12, with an announcement at least seven days in advance.
As well as personal care, hospitality venues will be able to open outdoors, as well as non-essential retail and gyms. Sarah Clay, owner of Lash Lounge Hair and Beauty Boutique in Beeston, said her phone had been “going wild” since the announcement was made.
“I’m just so excited - I thought it would be the end of May,” she said.
“I know there are benchmarks to meet but I am just so pleased we are on track.
“As well as the other steps along the way, it really feels like there is an end in sight. To know we could be back to some normal by the end of June is just amazing.”
Sarah, who works alongside her mum Wendy Fletcher, said the salon is already taking bookings for April 12 which can be pushed back if necessary.
“It’s flexible so things can change and we are taking deposits for bigger bookings,” she said.
“That first week I can see us doing seven days but I think this time I will try to stagger it more.
“Everyone will get an appointment but we’ve got to remember we’re only human and we can’t drive ourselves into the ground.
“Last time we didn’t know how long we’d be open for, but this time hopefully it will stick.”
Rebecca Dowdeswell, owner at nkd waxing salon in Pelham Street, Nottingham said: “If anything, it’s a surprise.
“All along I’ve thought it would be mid April but then I just thought they would push it back.
“It’s so hard to tell, things in two months could look totally different.”
Rebecca said it seemed as though Government had ‘learnt lessons’ from previous lockdowns, by allowing time to give businesses notice of reopening.
She also felt it was right not to treat different sections of the beauty industry differently.
“Last time it was very messy, the distinctions made between hair and beauty when it reality they all have close contact,” Rebecca said.
“It felt unfair to allow some to open first when many are tied up in one business. Opening up together is right.
“I know it’s only provisional but it is definitely a huge relief to have an indication and it feels like the Government is working more methodically.
“As long as it really is the last time and we stay open for good.”
Jade Miller, owner of Niche Hair and Beauty in Long Eaton said the prospect of reopening her business in six weeks was “better than expected”.
There are four members of staff at the salon including Jade, covering nails, hair and beauty.
Jade, who specialises in nails, said: “The way restrictions were lifted last time, I thought it would be longer for our industry.
“And it’s nice now as last time, we came back in stages with hair stylists first and then beauticians and nails - but now we can all go back as a full team. “It’s just an advisory date but it’s positive to have a date to work towards.” Jade explained the salon has been set to reopen at a new premises since last year but has faced delays with the pandemic.
“I definitely feel a lot happier now than I did this morning, we finally get our fresh start,” she said.
That first week I can see us doing seven days but I will try to stagger it this time.
Sarah Clay
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