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Netherfield man jailed after starting fire in Nottingham tower block basement
Andrew Dmytruk torched a car and van in a car park on level three of the Litmus Building, in Nottingham,
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Warning issued to swimmers and dog owners as harmful blue-green algae found at East Lake at Colwick Country Park
Posting on social media, visitors are warned to be careful as the blue-green algae can kill dogs and other animals.
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Crime
Netherfield man jailed after starting fire in Nottingham tower block basement
Andrew Dmytruk torched a car and van in a car park on level three of the Litmus Building, in Nottingham,
Planning
Equine facilities for disabled people proposed for Ravenshead
Plans for the centre were submitted to Gedling Borough Council by Rowntree Equine Therapy Ltd at the end of July this year.
Sport
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MATCH REPORT: Garforth Town 3-1 Carlton Town
A goal from Nat Watson was a mere consolation as Carlton Town went down 3-1 at Garforth Town.
Politics
Mental health first aiders to be introduced at Gedling Borough Council to help staff
Mental health first aiders are to be introduced at Gedling Borough Council to help staff members who may be going through difficult times.The Labour-run...
Business
Stores buying stolen goods from serial shoplifters who ‘thieve to order’, say retail groups
Retail groups have claimed that UK stores are purchasing stolen goods from professional shop thieves who are stealing “to feed their addiction problems.”The Association...
Schools
One-word Ofsted grades for schools to to be scrapped immediately
One-word Ofsted judgements for state schools are being scrapped with immediate effect, the government has announced today.
Looking Back
80s book claimed stewardess had to be treated for ‘severe shock’ after seeing ghostly figure glide through wall in Arnold Labour Club
Here's a chilling tale about an apparition spotted moving through walls at the historic Arnold Labour Club.
Education chief launched verbal attack on ‘dishonest’ parents at opening ceremony for Carlton school back in 1964
Dr. Cyril Bibby, principal of the Hull Training College, had been invited to open the new Carlton Central school as reported in the South Notts Echo back in June 1964.
LOOKING BACK: Netherfield community voiced fears over crossing safety after train and bus collision more than 40 years ago
Back in November 1982, A Carlton-bound double-decker 43 bus was hit by a coal train in the early afternoon on Netherfield Lane crossings in Netherfield.
How every Wetherspoons pub in Gedling borough got their names and the stories behind them
The budget pub chain has a reputation of renovating old buildings, and these are the stories the buildings hold.
The dry ski slope in Carlton that was loved by tea-tray sledgers and became a popular venue for birthday parties
The slope peaked in popularity during the 70s and 80s and was heavily used during snowy weather
LOOKING BACK: Councillors feared creating elderly ‘ghetto’ with new block of flats in Carlton
The claim was made by two councillors at a meeting of the urban authority's Housing Committee during discussions on the proposed flats at Walton Crescent
LOOKING BACK: Wonderful memories as we open up our photo archives again
From charity days to community occasions, if there was an event going on, Gedling Eye was there to share the moment. Do you remember these, or recognise someone in these photos from our archive?
LOOKING BACK: Wonderful memories as we open up our photo archives again
From charity days to community occasions, if there was an event going on, Gedling Eye was there to share the moment. Do you remember these, or recognise someone in these photos from our archive?
LOOKING BACK: Carlton woman made house plea to council after claiming to be ‘unable to conceive’ in high-rise flat
The Sun reported on July 23, 1971, that the 26-year-old woman had asked the urban council at Cariton to rehouse her and her husband as she had become infertile.
LOOKING BACK: The Carlton street that was turned into a ‘quagmire’ by builder’s bulldozers 59 years ago
Builders were blamed for turning Gardenia Grove into a 'mudbath' back in 1965
Seaside train trip ended in tragedy for daughter of wealthy Stoke Bardolph farmer
Historian Bob Massey shares a story about a tragic trip to the seaside back in 1857.
Breach of promise to Calverton girl made national news headlines
The story of Mary Cooper is just one of the many local tales in local historian Bob Massey's new book Snippets from History Vol 3
Opinion
Transport
TONY CAVE: Passenger numbers at Carlton and Netherfield Stations are now higher than before Covid
Station adopter and train enthusiast Tony Cave brings us the latest news from our local railway stations
Community News
Dedicated Gedling girl guides win awards for their hard work
Dedicated Girl Guides in Gedling were rewarded for going...
Businesses across Gedling borough urged to make area age-friendly as part of relaunched ‘Take a Seat’ campaign
More than 30 businesses and community organisations across the borough have made a commitment to make their shops more age-friendly
Mapperley greengrocers to close after serving locals for more than 30 years
The Fruit Bowl on Woodborough Road has announced on social media that it will close its doors for the final time on Friday, August 23.
Gedling borough groups set to share £345K worth of council funding.
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Hospice charity shop reopens expanded Mapperley branch
The charity that cares for people dying from incurable illnesses has expanded the upstairs of its community shop on Woodborough Road after 30 years on the high street.
Bestwood Village man to spend six weeks walking from Notts to Portugal for blind charity after brother was diagnosed with sight condition
Ian West, who turns 70 this year, will be setting off on his walking challenge from St Peter’s Gate in Nottingham city centre on August 23
New signage approved for Netherfield’s Hotel Chocolat
Gedling Borough Council planners have approved new signage for the proposed new Hotel Chocolat in Netherfield.
Green Jumper Podcast and Colwick’s Vale Club come together to raise funds for Nottinghamshire Hospice
Marcus Alton's talks, which include recordings of interviews with the legendary Brian Clough, are interesting, thought provoking, and for many in the audience will evoke memories of the Glory Days for Forest
Food Reviews
Food review: The Gedling Inn – Good food, good service and good value for money
An unplanned trip to The Gedling Inn was well worth the visit.
Food review: The Nags Head – a little gem in beautiful Woodborough
We really enjoyed our recent visit to The Nags Head in Woodborough
Food review: Kick start your day with a delicious hearty breakfast at Corner Cafe in Netherfield
We really enjoyed our visit to the Corner Cafe in Netherfield
We tried Cleo’s deli at Arnold’s AMP to see if it was ‘worth the hype’
The lunch spot attracts lots of regulars with many customers sharing their love for the deli on social media.
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Arnold news
Arnold’s The Arrow pub to close next week for six-figure refurbishment
The Arrow pub on Gedling Road will be closed for a short period while it undertakes a six-figure investment.
Carlton news
TONY CAVE: Passenger numbers at Carlton and Netherfield Stations are now higher than before Covid
Station adopter and train enthusiast Tony Cave brings us the latest news from our local railway stations
Mapperley news
Wetherspoons to slash prices on food and drink later this month at borough pubs
The chain is offering customers a 7.5 per cent reduction to celebrate Tax Equality Day, it has confirmed.
