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Nottinghamshire woman gives drivers hairdryer treatment

A woman has told of a unique method to stop vehicles speeding down her street - using a hairdryer as a pretend speed gun.

Jean Brooks, from Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, says her hair-raising method stops speeding vehicles in their tracks.

2 June 2017

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Manx capital sparkles at Christmas lights switch-on

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Aardman unveils new Wallace and Gromit trail

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Students push sliding coach on icy road

They tried to stop the vehicle as it "encountered difficulties" on a hill.

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Man's rescue from burning flat caught on camera

Officers forced their way into the flat and rescued a disabled man from the blaze.

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'Dramatic' police chase caught on dashcam

A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of multiple driving offences.

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Driver crashed into barrier after police pursuit

Billy Ronchi reached speeds of about 70mph (112km/h) along residential streets during the chase.

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Van passenger pushes cyclist off bike

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CCTV captured moment cocker spaniel was attacked

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Dr Sanjoy Kumar, the father of one of the victims, describes the ruling by judges as "disappointing".

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Judges deliver Nottingham attacks sentence ruling

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The runners called by the home of Monica Williams, 86, who is receiving end-of-life care.

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Emma Webber penned an open letter after an "abhorrent" message was sent on a police group chat.

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CCTV shows 'distressing' theft from elderly woman

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