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Bus operator issues scam warning to Gedling borough passengers over anniversary ‘free transport’ card offer

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Bus operator issues scam warning to Gedling borough passengers over anniversary ‘free transport’ card offer

A bus operator is warning passengers across the borough not to fall for a ‘free transport’ scam doing the rounds on social media.

Nottingham City Transport is now urging people to ignore it.

The fake post claims the bus firm is celebrating an ‘anniversary’ and is offering a travel card for £2 that gives the buyer six months free unlimited travel.

It also claims that those with a card can board the tram for free during the free travel period.

A screenshot of the scam doing the rounds on social media

A spokesman for Nottingham City Transport said: “We aren’t celebrating an anniversary and this is a scam.

“This is one of many posts on social media for heavily discounted travel cards in cities across the country that do not exist.

“If you see this on your feed, do not order because you won’t receive a travel card.”

Many of our readers have said they have reported it to Facebook but it hasn;t been removed due to ‘not breaching community guidelines.’

We have approached the platforms owners META for comment.

Grooming gang inquiry: How did Gedling borough MPs vote?

David Bratton
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Grooming gang inquiry: How did Gedling borough MPs vote?

However, the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) which covered England and Wales, was beset by one controversy after another before Professor Jay eventually took over. These included the resignations of three chairs, before Prof Jay eventually took over, while various lawyers also left and some survivors’ groups withdrew support.

An amendment to hold a national inquiry into the grooming gangs was last night rejected by MPs during a vote in the House of Commons.

MPs voted by 364 votes to 111, a majority of 253, against the amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, in result widely expected due to Labour’s majority.

Both Gedling borough Labour MPs Michael Payne (Gedling) and Michelle Welsh (Sherwood) voted against the amendment.

The full list revealed that no Labour MPs voted in favour of the Conservative amendment, while of the 111 MPs who supported the amendment, 101 were Conservatives, five Reform UK, two DUP, the TUV’s Jim Allister, UUP’s MP Robin Swann and Independent Alex Easton.

During Prime Minister’s Questions earlier on Wednesday, Sir Keir Starmer rejected calls for a national inquiry.

He said: This will delay things until 2031” and that it was “shocking” for anyone to vote down the bill which protect the most vulnerable in society.

In response, Tory leader, Kemi Badenoch told the Prime Minister to “be a leader, not a lawyer” over his response to calls to establish another grooming scandal inquiry.

Mr Payne took to social media platforms to share his reasons for voting against the amendment.

He wrote: “Like so many of my constituents, I am horrified and disgusted by the systematic sexual abuse and exploitation of predominantly white working class girls, first uncovered fourteen years ago in 2010. Child abuse and sexual exploitation are the most horrendous crimes.

“Many reports, investigations and inquiries that have taken place since then, have revealed beyond all doubt, that public institutions often failed to act, in some cases because of prejudice towards the survivors on the basis of class, and in some cases on the basis of the ethnicity or religious background of the perpetrators.

“The time for talking on this issue passed long ago. Only meaningful action will suffice now.

“I cannot and will not vote for the Conservative Party’s amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which is a wrecking amendment to a bill that will enhance protection of children across our country, as well as limiting the number of branded school uniform items to save money for families and introduce free breakfast clubs in every primary school.”

Michelle Welsh outlined her reasons to back the bill and not the amendment during a speech in Parliament.

“In my constituency of Sherwood Forest, one in five children live in poverty and across the East Midlands it is one in four. This is simply outrageous and children deserve better and that’s why I am pleased to support this bill today to put children and their wellbeing and safety back at the heart of government decision making, which is back where it belongs.

What did previous investigations uncover?

Besides Rotherham, reviews devoted to scandals in individual towns have been conducted into Rochdale, Telford and Oldham.

The investigations found different failings at varying scales, all of them issued disturbing findings, provoking apologies and resignations. This is besides the many trials that have led to dozens of convictions around the country.

A serious case review was also carried out in Oxfordshire, concluding in 2015 that 373 children could have been exploited by gangs in the space of 16 years.

It was concerns about a different type of child sexual exploitation – involving abuse within institutions such as churches, care homes and boarding schools – that led to Theresa May announcing a public inquiry in 2014 while she was home secretary.

When the inquiry finally published its report in 2022, after seven years of work it issued 20 recommendations.

Top iGaming tips for UK gamblers from JohnSlots

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Top iGaming tips for UK gamblers from JohnSlots

iGaming is one of the hottest trends in both gambling and video games today. More people than ever before are trying online casinos, thanks to the modernisation of gambling laws in many countries. iGaming includes both online casino games and online sports betting.

Players in the UK have been lucky to have a healthy iGaming industry for over a decade. There are dozens of reliable online casinos to choose from and new ones are regularly being launched. There are also tons of game developers, giving players thousands of options for slot machine games, and hundreds of table games, live dealer games and alternative gambling games.

For new players who want to give iGaming a try, all of this variety can make deciding where to play very difficult. Choice paralysis is a real thing and it can happen when you start scrolling through a long, long list of slot games.

We’ve compiled a list of the top iGaming tips from JohnSlots for UK gamblers. These industry experts know everything there is to know about the iGaming industry and after reading this guide, you’ll be able to play or bet with confidence.

Consult a casino guide

Online casino guides have emerged in the last few years as a helpful tool for players. Casino guides such as JohnSlots have information on the games, casinos, payment methods and bonuses that are available to players. They also keep track of any important casino related news and casino licensing changes. These guides are produced by experts in the industry.

Reading casino guides lets players skip the research process when choosing a new casino. They also make it very easy to compare the online casinos that you’re considering. Also, many guides work through an affiliate system, so they’re able to offer exclusive bonuses to their readers.

Check licenses and security

Online casinos can only operate legally in the UK if they are fully licensed by the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC). The UKGC is a regulatory body that is in charge of overseeing all types of gambling in the UK. It is a highly respected regulator, so you’ll usually see its licenses accepted in other countries as well. Never play at a casino that isn’t UKGC licensed – no license means there are no protections for players if something goes wrong.

Security is very important at online casinos. They hold your deposit as well as the personal and financial information that you’ve submitted in order to create and verify your account. This makes them a hot target for hackers and scammers. Only play at online casinos that take security seriously by encrypting their site. 128-bit SSL encryption is the standard. Simply look for the lock icon in the address bar or for security information in the terms and conditions.

Use a trusted payment method

Online casinos typically offer a wide selection of payment methods for making deposits, and a limited number of payment methods for withdrawals. Always check which payment methods are accepted before you create an account to be sure that there’s a method you’re comfortable using.

The most reliable payment methods are credit/debit cards, e-wallets, payment apps and bank transfers. Each payment method has its own pros and cons. For example, debit cards are very secure and have a lot of consumer protections but they also can take much longer to process withdrawals. Consider what you need in a payment method (security, withdrawal speed etc) before selecting a deposit method.

Play higher RTP games

Every casino game has a Return to Player rate (RTP). This is the average amount that a player can expect the game to pay out over time. The higher the RTP, the more money you’re likely to win. The average RTP for slots ranges from 94% to 96%. Some can go as high as 99%.

Games with a higher RTP are a better choice, especially for new players who are still figuring out their betting strategies. Low volatility games are also a good choice for new players. These games pay out small amounts on a regular basis, which makes them more balanced for beginners.

Enable responsible gambling tools

Enabling responsible gambling tools is the best thing that anyone can do to protect themselves while iGaming. Problem gambling habits are very hard to break. Using responsible gambling tools makes it less likely that you’ll develop these problematic behaviours.

Trustworthy online casinos will have a range of responsible gambling tools available for their players. You don’t need to enable every single one, just one or two at first. Deposit limits, reality checks and time limits are the most effective responsible gambling tools. Other tools include single/daily wager limits, time outs and self-exclusion.

Set a budget and stick to it

You don’t need a budget to play slots but having a budget is the best way to keep slots enjoyable. Going over budget adds unnecessary stress to what should be a relaxing hobby. Set a budget that you can comfortably afford to lose each month – and don’t deposit more than your budget. Anything you win is then a bonus!

Read reviews

Reading reviews from other players gives great insight into the available online casinos. Affiliate reviews can be less critical than they should be and only present one experience. Anyone who has watched any social media content understands that sometimes the goods or services that influencers receive are better than what the rest of the public get.

Reviews from players on iGaming forums, casino review sites or review platforms such as Trustpilot and Yelp will give you a huge range of individual player experiences. On platforms that give the business a chance to respond, you can also see how the online casino handles complaints and concerns from players.

Just remember that people typically only leave reviews for terrible or fantastic experiences, not when things are just fine.

Read the terms and conditions

Never skip the fine print when signing up for an online casino. Reading the terms and conditions will tell you everything that you need to know about your account, your rights, how to claim bonuses and what can happen if something goes wrong.

‘BE PREPARED’: Flood alerts remain in place near Trent with Stoke Bardolph most ‘at risk’

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‘BE PREPARED’: Flood alerts remain in place near Trent with Stoke Bardolph most ‘at risk’

A flood alert remains in place for Gedling borough communities near the River Trent – with Stoke Bardolph ‘most at risk’.

The river levels at Colwick are ‘high but steady’, said the Environment Agency.

They said ‘flooding was expected to continue’.

The Agency said Stoke Bardolph was the community most likely to be affected by flooding going forward.

flooding Stoke Bardolph
PICTURED: Flooding in Stoke Bardolph back in early 2020

No further significant rainfall is forecast.

An EA spokesman said: “We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services.

“Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.

An update is expected from the Environment Agency at 12pm today (9) or unless the situation changes.

Flood alerts in place across Gedling borough with River Trent water levels at Colwick yet to peak

Lucy Linton
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Flood alerts in place across Gedling borough with River Trent water levels at Colwick yet to peak

The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings across parts of Gedling borough with nearby properties at risk due to rising water levels from recent heavy rainfall – with the River Trent yet to peak.

There are 20 flood warnings in place across Nottinghamshire. with areas around the River Trent, including Colwick and Clifton Bridge at risk due to rising water levels from recent heavy rainfall.

The guage at Colwick shows the River Trent level is currently at 4.85 metres. When levels exceed 4.5 metres, property flooding is possible.

River levels will remain high until tomorrow, January 9, though no significant further rainfall is expected.

Flooding is expected in the following areas across Notts:

  • Holme Pierrepont: National Watersports Centre
  • Attenborough Nature Reserve
  • Beeston Lock and Marina
  • Cavendish Bridge
  • Farndon riverside properties, including Dorner Avenue and, Wyke and Marsh Lane
  • Fiskerton Mill, including Rolleston Fields, Gorse, and Nurseries
  • Gibsmere and Gipsy Lane at Bleasby
  • Lenton: Nottingham Park and Ride Site at Queens Drive
  • Newark riverside properties, including Tolney Lane and marinas
  • Newark Sugar Factory and Kelham Bridge
  • Sawley Marina, including Sawley Lock
  • Swarkestone
  • Thrumpton, including Barton Ferry
  • Trentlock

If a flood warning is issued, follow these Government safety recommendations:

  • Move your loved ones, pets, and valuables to a safe place.
  • Relocate to higher ground or the upper floor of a building.
  • Turn off your home’s gas, electricity, and water if it’s safe.
  • Follow instructions from emergency services.
  • Additionally, avoid using low-lying footpaths near watercourses and never drive through floodwater.

For further advice, contact Floodline at 0345 988 1188.

Stay safe and cautious of river levels in your area.

More than 500 emergencies were waiting for ambulance when ‘critical incident’ was declared on Monday

Joe Locker (LDR Reporter)
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More than 500 emergencies were waiting for ambulance when ‘critical incident’ was declared on Monday

East Midlands Ambulance Service had more than 500 emergencies waiting for a response when the service declared its first ever critical incident on Monday evening (January 6).

The service (known as EMAS) declared a critical incident due to “significant patient demand, pressure within hospitals and flooding” across the region.

Its operations director, Ben Holdaway, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) more than 500 emergencies had been waiting for a response at the height of Monday evening’s demand.

This number typically sits around at 150 emergency calls on the average Monday evening.

“This is the first time EMAS has declared a critical incident,” he said, speaking to the LDRS from Beechdale Ambulance Station on Tuesday (January 7).

“There are three contributing factors yesterday to us declaring a critical incident.

“First we saw through the day an increase in 999 calls. We took over 1,200 more calls than we were expecting for the day.

“We lost a significant number of hours to ambulances being stuck at hospital waiting to hand their patients over. The third factor this time was the weather.

“We had to put actions in place to enable us to free the ambulances up, try and stop people calling 999 and get to those patients who have been waiting an awful long time, and to support our staff who are working tremendously hard.”

EMAS covers Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, and Rutland.

Large sections of the region were hit by severe flooding on Monday following a weekend of rain.

Two major incidents were declared in Lincolnshire and Leicestershire due to flooding at the same time, only compounding the issue, Mr Holdaway said.

He said a number of actions had been taken, including changes to the NHS 111 service.

Category three calls, which are urgent but not life-threatening calls, are now being referred to a clinician, who will assess the call to see if there is a more suitable alternative rather than sending an ambulance.

Mr Holdaway said despite the pressures there are currently no plans to recall staff to duties – a procedure involving directing EMAS crews to come into work during their time off because of an evolving emergency.

“Our staff and volunteers have been working tremendously hard over Christmas and New Year, and led into this period,” he said.

“We have no plans currently to ask staff to come in or recall staff to duties for this incident. We think we can manage with what we have got. We always have that options but it is not something we are considering at this moment in time.

“This isn’t just a hospital issue or an ambulance issue. This is where the system needs to come together and work as one.

“To enable us to offload quickly, for NUH to be able to move patients through the hospital, and discharge into the community in a timely fashion. Not one action is going to fix this, it has got to be the systems that come together to help support release the ambulances.

“To support our staff and volunteers that are working really hard our ask only dial 999 if you feel you are in a life-threatening situation. Please consider pharmacies, NHS 111 or your GP before ringing 999.

“There may be a delay in us responding to you, and then don’t call back asking where we are, only call back if the patient’s condition has deteriorated.”

EMAS says it will continue to review the situation, but could not say how long it would remain in a critical incident.

New permanent pump to be installed to stop Colwick’s flooding woes

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New permanent pump to be installed to stop Colwick’s flooding woes

A new powerful pump is to be installed by the River Trent in a fresh attempt to prevent the repeated flooding which has plagued the village of Colwick.

Councillor Mike Adams, who represents Carlton East on Nottinghamshire County Council, announced the news on his social media channels.

Currently Gedling Borough Council wheel a mobile pump down to site in the event of rising river levels.

The new pump would be permanently installed, reacting automatically – and is also more powerful.

The two pumps currently working to keep Trent water levels down (PHOTO: Mike Adams/Facebook)
Levels are currently being maintained (PHOTO: Mike Adams/Facebook)

Cllr Adams said: “Earlier on this year, I had a meeting with local business Ken Wilkins Print Ltd director Aron Wilkins. He asked if I thought we could get together with the local authorities, to install a more powerful pump down at the riverside to ensure that last year’s flooding, never happens again.

“It’s a pump they will generously fund and it means taxpayers’ money can be spent on other priorities, like fixing the roads.

“As you can imagine I was very happy to say ‘yes’ – absolutely.”

“As we know the flooding damaged houses, businesses and caused a serious amount of disruption and heartache to many.

My priority as you always have known has always been the safety and wellbeing of residents across Carlton East, so we are designing and will eventually install a new pump on site – subject to all agreements in place.”

The new pump is currently being designed but in the meantime a temporary one has been installed to help keep water levels down at the Trent until its arrival.

Cllr Adams added: “As I’m sure you’ll appreciate, designs take time, agreements take time to set up, so this additional temporary measure is incredibly welcome.

“I would like to put on record my thanks to Ken Wilkins Print, Nottinghamshire County Council’s flood team and Gedling Borough Council.”

Proposal for new Toucan Crossing on busy Netherfield road

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Proposal for new Toucan Crossing on busy Netherfield road

Members of the public are now eligible to have their say regarding a proposal for a new toucan crossing on a busy Netherfield road.

Nottinghamshire County Council are proposing to install a new toucan crossing on Victoria Road between the three junctions of Colwick Loop Road, Nether Pasture and Great Northern Way.

The proposals will incorporate ‘a controlled area’, indicated by zig-zag markings along the carriageway where parking, stopping and loading will be prohibited.

In a document outling the plans, NCC said: “Via East Midlands Ltd is working on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council to deliver highway services in Nottinghamshire.

“Nottinghamshire County Council have received requests to install a Toucan Crossing on Victoria Road, Netherfield in between the three junctions of Colwick Loop Road, Nether Pasture and Great Northern Way. The proposed Toucan Crossing would improve pedestrian and cyclist accessibility when crossing over Victoria Road.

“It is therefore proposed to install a Toucan Crossing, which will have a controlled area, indicated by zig-zag markings, along the carriageway where parking and loading will be prohibited.”

Any objections should clearly state the reasons for the objections and should reach us in writing at tmconsultation@viaem.co.uk (quoting ref: Victoria Road, Netherfield) and must be received by the February 4, 2025.

Gedling borough nurseries celebrates 40-year anniversary – and become longest running in Notts under same ownership

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Gedling borough nurseries celebrates 40-year anniversary – and become longest running in Notts under same ownership

A nursery with sites in Arnold and Gedling is celebrating four decades of looking after children in the borough.

Bear Care Day Nurseries is now the longest-running day nursery in Nottinghamshire under the same ownership.

Founded in January 1985 by Janet Budden, Bear Care has provided high-quality childcare to families across the region, building a trusted reputation over the decades.

PICTURED: Janet Budden who founded the Bear Care nursery back in 1985

Janet’s daughter Caroline has now taken over the running of the business.

She said: “It’s been a wonderful journey watching so many children grow, learn, and thrive with us.

“I’m proud of the strong relationships we’ve built with parents and our dedicated team.”

“Seeing the children we cared for come back as adults with their own families has been one of the most rewarding parts of this journey

“We look forward to continuing to provide the best care and education for many more years to come.”

Woodborough flood alleviation scheme ‘long overdue’, MP says

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Woodborough flood alleviation scheme ‘long overdue’, MP says

A Gedling MP has said a flood alleviation scheme is “long overdue”, after parts of a village were once again submerged after heavy rain and snow fall.

Woodborough was once again left flooded following heavy rainfall.

Yesterday morning (6) MP Michael Payne visited the village to thank Woodborough Flood Action Group, flood wardens and residents for their efforts responding to the flooding overnight and the following morning and also spoke to those who have been impacted by flooding in the village.

The MP said he would now be fighting for villagers to get a flood alleviation scheme put in place.

Mr Payne said: “I have now written to senior officials at the Environment Agency regarding issues of flooding across Gedling, including in Woodborough village and I have spoken to senior officials at the Environment Agency numerous times today.

“My message is clear – there is a long-overdue need for a proper flood alleviation scheme for Woodborough village, it’s a cause I intend to continue fighting for. The people of Woodborough village deserve nothing less.”

Peter Wiles, chair of the Woodborough Flood Action Group, said houses in the village now needed to be made more resilient if the waters get in.

He told the BBC: “The number of people that we’ve seen out of their houses for six, twelve, eighteen months at a time, only maybe to come back and be flooded again.

“Essentially, the more you can do to get yourself back and quickly running again without having to move out of your house, it’s going to have benefits on insurance and benefits on your own peace of mind as much as anything else.”

The MP said he had also planned to put other Gedling communities affected ‘on the radar’ of the Government’s Flooding Minister.

“I’ve raised my concerns and will continue to make representations to her and other Government ministers on this important issue.

“I’ve also requested Gedling Borough Council to take action as soon as possible to clean up the debris and mud/silt on the roads and pavements in the village.

I’m aware there have been several others hot spots of surface water flooding across Gedling, including in Lambley village, Burton Joyce, on Mapperley Plains at the top of Coppice Road and in Bestwood village, as well as elsewhere and I’ve also been speaking to the Environment Agency about these areas and the impact flooding has had on these communities.”

“I’ve asked to be kept updated by the Environment Agency regarding my concerns about the rising water level at the River Trent through Gedling constituency – from Colwick through to Stoke Bardolph and Burton Joyce.”

You can report a flooding or drainage problem to Nottinghamire County Council by visiting the following link: https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/…/report-a-flooding…

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