TracyWalker published Tributes to long-serving former magistrate who received the MBE

A former leading magistrate who died following a short battle with cancer has been remembered as being a "conscientious" JP who "served with distinction". Paula Hammond, of Attenborough, was awarded the MBE for services to the community in 2011. The 73-year-old devoted her life to helping others, becoming heavily involved in life in her village and beyond, as well as the justice system in Nottinghamshire. Mrs Hammond, who was born in Long Eaton, was a magistrate from...