Rebecca Adlington retires from competitive swimming
Britain's double Olympic champion swimmer Rebecca Adlington has retired from competition to concentrate on grassroots coaching,.
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Nottinghamshire swimming ace, Rebecca Adlington, will today make a 'major announcement.'
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Sixty officers searched former colliery site for missing policeman
Up to 60 officers – many who were off-duty – helped to search for Sgt Colin Evans yesterday around the site of the former Calverton colliery, Nottinghamshire.
The force helicopter – equipped with a thermal imaging camera – was also deployed. Sgt Evans car was also found at King's Mill Hospital, Sutton-in-Ashfield, where he was last seen yesterday.
Police say they were unable to start the vehicle.
There was a confirmed sighting of him by a colleague around 11:30am yesterday morning on Blidworth Lane, off Southwell Road near Rainworth.
Detectives say his disappearance is totally out of character. Last night temperatures dropped to as low as minus six degrees across the Midlands. Police are asking people to check sheds and other outbuildings in case Sgt Evans has taken shelter there.
'No suggestion of foul play' over missing policeman
by Phil Brewster
The last time Sgt Colin Evans was seen was yesterday morning as he left King's Mill Hospital in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire.
The 51-year-old had been discharged after receiving treatment for a back and shoulder injury at work.
At this stage there is no indication he was suffering from concussion.
Chief Insp Paul Winter told ITV News Central that at this stage there is no suggestion of foul play, or that there were any problems at home. Although he did confirm that Sgt Evans had been experiencing a stressful time at work.
His wife Magita, and his daughter who lives in Spain, are said to be very distressed at his disappearance and are being comforted by friends and colleagues.
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Mansfield Town manager given chairman's Aston Martin
Mansfield Town's chairman has given his Aston Martin car to manager Paul Cox as a reward for beating Barrow 8-1.
Last March, The Blue Square Premier team won 7-0 when they played Barrow. Chairman John Radford vowed to hand over the keys to his 2-year-old prestige car if the club could do better when the two teams next played each other.
The car is worth around £80,000 and has been fitted with a personalised number plate.
Mansfield manager given chairman's Aston Martin
Mansfield Town's chairman has given his Aston Martin car to manager Paul Cox as a reward for beating Barrow 8-1.
Last March, The Blue Square Premier team won 7-0 when they played Barrow.
Chairman John Radford vowed to hand over the keys to his 2-year-old prestige car if the club could do better when the two teams next played each other.
The car is worth around £80,000 and has been fitted with a personalised number plate.
Watch ITV News Central tonight for more on Rebecca Adlington's retirement
Rebecca put Mansfield on the map says Mayor
Mansfield's Executive Mayor, Tony Egginton, has told ITV News Central that Rebecca Adlington will become an inspirational business women from Nottinghamshire.
"We've all shed tears at some point," he said. "Rebecca has been tremendous for Mansfield, and she's put us on the map."
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Rebecca Adlington announces retirement, full report
Swimming star Becky Adlington from Nottinghamshire is retiring from the pool at the age of 23. She's decided to quit competitive sport because she feels she's too old to take on the very best.
Adlington won two gold medals at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. Peter Bearne's report contains flash photography from the start.
Rebecca Adlington looks forward to a 'new chapter'
Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington has thanked all those who have supported her throughout her career.
In a series of tweets and in a longer article on her website Rebecca thanked, "all my swimming teaches/coaches when I was young. You made it so much fun!"
In a statement connected to her retirement she also said, "To everyone in Mansfield who has believed in me from day one. It will always be my home. I'm a proud Mansfield girl!!"
Obviously I have announced the end of my competitive swimming career. Sad in many ways but also so exciting. New chapter of my life begins!
From @BeckAdlington on Twitter:Thank you so everyone who supported me! Too many to thank in 140 characters so all said here... http://t.co/lebhW4IQ
From @BeckAdlington on Twitter:Its been an incredible journey, one I will treasure and remember for the rest of my life. Thank you x
From @BeckAdlington on Twitter:Rebecca Adlington retires from competitive swimming
Britain's double Olympic champion swimmer Rebecca Adlington has retired from competition to concentrate on grassroots coaching,.
Read the full storySeb Coe hails Rebecca Adlington's 'remarkable' career
– British Olympic Association Chair Lord Sebastian CoeBecky Adlington's unforgettable success in Beijing inspired a generation to get in the pool and swim. Her down to earth personality and remarkable career achievements have made her a national treasure. Becky's vision for the future of grass roots swimming in this country will create a wonderful legacy from one of our greatest Olympians. I have no doubt this vision will be pursued with the same drive, dedication and determination as Becky consistently displayed in the pool.
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