But how likely is such a blaze to happen again? Five years ago, amid great fanfare, Nottingham railway station's 60m refurbishment was opened. The structural steelwork and cast-ironwork was done by Handyside & Co.[7] and the Phoenix Foundry, both of Derby. Sufficient space exists to the south of this platform to add a second platform face, effectively converting this side platform into an island platform, if traffic increases to justify it. View more recently sold homes. Andy, 50, of Colwick, joined Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service in 1995 and worked his way up from firefighter to . "That enabled the rapid spread of the fire.". I'll burn you all!" before setting fire to himself. Its exterior design reflects its active role as a functioning police and fire station, but there are also subtle details within the building including striking Art-Deco doorways. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Diversity and inclusion strategy and action plan, Incident reports and fire investigation reports, Godiva 2010 world series multi pressure pump or Prima multi pressure pump, Carries a 13.5m or 10.5m ladder , a short extension ladder, a 9m ladder and a roof ladder. A woman has been jailed for 25 months for starting a fire that caused 5.6m of damage to a railway station. But less than four years later, it was filled with thick smoke due to a fire that raged for 12 hours and caused 5.6m of damage. It could have been anyone.". The new stop served as the new southern terminus of the system until the rest of NET's phase two opened, at which point it became a through station, with trams continuing to new termini in Chilwell and Clifton. However, it did note that "the result promises to be the provision for Nottingham of one of the most commodious and most convenient passenger stations in the country". DeSantis won't say he's running. [41] Nottingham station was partially closed for ten weeks during 2013 for the track and signalling work. The judge in the case said station staff should have been quicker in raising the alarm and need to have a procedure in place. [20][21] East Midlands Development Agency stated they would contribute 9.5 million to the project, but had to reduce this amount following government cuts. AWARD-WINNING PROJECT the London Road Fire Station was crowned as the winner in the regeneration category of the fbe East Midlands Awards, which recognises the best built environment schemes in the region. "I also suspect there are challenges when modifying historic buildings to meet the latest fire regulations, but it's not a regular occurrence for someone to set fire to a toilet. On a scale of outstanding, good, requires improvement and inadequate, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service was rated as follows:[1], The service's headquarters and control room were located in Arnold, Nottinghamshire,[2] until relocating to a new building in 2022, achieving co-occupancy with Nottinghamshire Police in a 18.5m building project at Burntstump Country Park, Nottinghamshire. A new through station was opened on the current station site on 22 May 1848, replacing the Carrington Street station. [15], Plans for a multi-million pound refurbishment and redevelopment of the station were unveiled by junior government minister Norman Baker on 5 October 2010. [17][22] In July 2009, the then Transport Minister, Sadiq Khan, gave conditional approval for the city council to use funds raised from their controversial Workplace Parking Levy to contribute to the redevelopment. document.getElementById("currentYear").innerHTML = year; Advice for businesses during industrial action, Fire Service warns against improper use and disposal of e-cigarettes, Crews save over half of derelict building following fire at former nursing home, Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire Authority, Public Consultation: Fire Cover in Nottinghamshire. Follow BBC East Midlands on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. This comprises of a 4 on 4 off work pattern of 2 day shifts (8am to 7pm) and 2 night shifts (7pm to 8am), followed by 4 days off. [High Peak and Derbyshire Dales]. Copyright Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service At the time, the city council - which helped to fund the initial refurbishment via 12m from the city's workplace parking levy - said fire safety advice was followed in the building's 60m refit. "The fire burned continually through those voids which put it out of sight, making it incredibly difficult for us to locate," John Mills, group manager, said at the time. The original route formed part of the Trent Bridge Footway,[49]:4 between the centre of Nottingham and the river crossing at Trent Bridge. [52][53] A procedure to permanently stop-up the right-of-way commenced on 19 March 2010,[49]:1 A planning application for barriers was filed on 29 March 2010 and withdrawn again on 10 May 2010. Platform 4 can accommodate a five-coach train, platform 5 a seven-coach train and platform 6 a fourteen-coach train. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. The prosecution accept you didn't intend to cause damage or harm. #StockhillStn20 made vehicles safe . "We are aware of the incident and fighting the fire.. "Sprinklers limit the fire spread," he said. 16:33, 27 FEB 2023. Bedroom Two - 2.63 x 2.45 (8'7" x 8'0") - Radiator, double glazed window and door leading to conservatory. How well does the fire and rescue service look after its people? The fire at the Nottingham flat was started deliberately, an initial joint fire and police investigation concluded. Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) provide an emergency and accident prevention service to over one million people across the county. He said: "I don't believe there are any sprinklers in the building. A crash has . [87], Finally the southern side platform is numbered 7 and can accommodate a thirteen-coach train. Amongst these were the city centre stations of Nottingham Victoria on the Great Central Railway, and Nottingham London Road on the Great Northern Railway; both of these stations are now closed. SOLD JUN 14, 2022. The MRU is Pod based and incorporates a prime mover. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. 927 Sq. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Although a number of lines of enquiry are being considered, some local residents fear the blaze was deliberate. Wholetime fire engine, Retained fire engine, Water Foam Unit, High Volume Pump, Fire Engine, Animal Rescue Tender, Medical First Responder Vehicle, Fire Engine, Specialist Rescue Unit, Incident Support Unit, National Water Rescue Boat, Fuel Bowser, Fire Engine, Aerial Ladder Platform, Command Support Vehicle, Fire Engine x 2, Technical Rescue Unit, High Volume Pump, Fire Engine x 2, Environmental Protection Unit, This page was last edited on 22 November 2022, at 16:24. [44] On 7 March 2012, Network Rail requested formal "network change" acceptance from the train operating companies. On Sunday 2 July 1939, the station was targeted by the Irish Republican Army[11] in an attack on eight stations in the Midlands under their S-Plan; the others being Leicester, Derby, Birmingham, Stoke, Coventry, Leamington Spa and Stafford. Stop being pathetic. Although attractive when it first opened, by the early 20th century the station was cramped, with only three platforms. Grace Hale, prosecuting, said Peat, of Wilford Crescent in Nottingham, had told police other drug users had been in the building at the time, which were "attempts to deflect blame from her to others". Woman jailed over 5.6m railway station arson, Four men in court in Nottingham charged with people smuggling, Prime Minister says progress being made on hospital redevelopment, Welcome Break opened today with official unveiling event this weekend, Boozed-up Mansfield man drove into parked car, garden wall and lamp post, Mansfield's Bannatyne Health Club joins blue light card, Nottingham house raided in cuckooing investigation, Human error to blame for deadly train crash, says Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. [43], Platform 4 was split to create two platforms. Conservatory - 2 x 4.4 (6'6" x 14'5") - uPVC double glazed construction on a brick dwarf wall with radiator and double glazed French . "It only sped things up by an hour," she said. The court heard Peat entered the ladies' toilets in the new-look station at 05:31 GMT on the morning of 12 January 2018 and set fire to a sanitary bin after taking drugs. Fire cuts plan scrapped at three Nottingham stations and 24-hour cover could be reinstated in Ashfield Notts TV 17:26 24-Feb-23 'Terrible year' for dad who found daughter stabbed to death in Nottinghamshire village Nottinghamshire Live 17:26 24-Feb-23 Teenager locked up over machete attack Nottinghamshire Police (Press Release) 17:13 24-Feb-23 They had already submitted a similar application regarding the 150-year-old cave network underneath the site, in which they proposed to drive through a piling column in order to support one of the new buildings. Ticket machines are located on both platforms and the stop lies outside the ticket barrier-enforced paid area of the railway station. On-call firefighter recruitment is now open: visit our on-call webpage to apply and find out more about the role. Nottingham Station: How did the fire spread so quickly? [57][58], To facilitate the Nottingham Express Transit's phase two extension into the south of the city, it was decided to have the tram line cross the station on the line of the original Great Central Railway viaduct, which had been closed to passenger trains in 1967 and goods in 1973. [69][70] There was extensive disruption to trains in the East Midlands area. Instagram . Welcome White Marsh Volunteer Fire Company (WMVFC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to the citizens of White Marsh, Perry Hall, Nottingham, and other communities within Baltimore and Harford counties. In 2012, work started to extend Nottingham Express Transit south towards Toton Lane and Clifton South. At Nottingham Crown Court on Tuesday, Gemma Peat, 34, was jailed for 25 months after admitting arson. Arnold Fire Station "The station dates from 1904 and, although it was refurbished in 2014, it contains a large area behind the main concourse which is wood panelling and wood flooring. This terminus station was situated on the opposite side of Carrington Street to the current station, on a site now occupied by Nottingham Magistrates' Court. Fire crews tackle a fire at Gotham Memorial Hall in Nottingham Road, Gotham (Image: Joseph Raynor/ Nottingham Post) A bride-to-be has told how she is trying to find a new venue . [14]:35[86], The station's multi-storey car park lies south of the platforms, north of Queen Street, and east of the tram bridge. It's a building which is obviously popular with the people of Nottingham, there was an outcry when it was first mentioned - so it reflects the feelings of the people who live here.". Completed in August 2016, the building complements the citys south side regeneration plans, helping to regenerate the London Road gateway into the city, and has made excellent use of a previously run-down site in a high-profile location. Translations cannot be guaranteed as exact and may include incorrect or inappropriate language. Nottingham station fire: CCTV shows arsonist at scene of 5.6m blaze A woman has been jailed for 25 months for starting a fire that caused 5.6m of damage to a railway station. There was also a short footbridge over Station Street, which connected to the main railway station. South of the new stop, the tracks pass over Queen's Road before descending a ramp and rejoining the city's streets at ground level. Chris Milner, the editor of Railway Magazine, said: "From what I recall, it was a combination of the wooden structures, lack of sprinklers and roof voids that came together," he said. 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