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Arnold man appears in court accused of breaking into house before taking keys and stealing car

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Arnold man appears in court accused of breaking into house before taking keys and stealing car

An Arnold man has appeared in court after being accused of entering a family’s home and taking the keys to their car before driving off in it.

The victim was alerted by an alarm going off. When he woke up around 4.30am he saw his Nissan had gone from the driveway and called the police.

Police carried out inquiries, including checking CCTV footage, after the burglary happened at an address in Green Mews, Bestwood, on Saturday (13).

Burglary

The car was found damaged and abandoned in the Aspley area later that morning.

Further inquiries led to a suspect being arrested in connection with the incident.

Mark Gibson, aged 32, of Rosecroft Drive, was subsequently charged with burglary, aggravated vehicle taking, failing to stop, and dangerous driving.

He appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Monday (15) and was remanded in custody until his next appearance at Nottingham Crown Court on August 12, 2024.

Detective Sergeant Hannah Frame, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We understand the significant impact that burglary can have on victims. That’s why the force treats all burglary reports very seriously and continues to work hard to prevent and reduce these types of crimes as well as supporting victims.

“As shown in this instance, we will investigate reports and relentlessly pursue those believed to be responsible for this sort of upsetting criminality in our communities.”

EMR releases first images of refurbishment plans for regional trains serving Gedling borough

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EMR releases first images of refurbishment plans for regional trains serving Gedling borough

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has this week unveiled the first images of a proposed £28.2 million refurbishments to its Class 170 and Class 158 trains serving regional routes in Gedling borough and beyond.

EMR’s Class 170 fleet is used on services calling at Burton Joyce, Carlton, Netherfield and Newstead stations based in the borough.

EMR’s Class 158 fleet mainly operates on the Liverpool to Norwich route that calls at Netherfield throughout the day before the Nottingham stop.

Proposed look for the interior Class 158 trains

The 170 trains have come to EMR from different operators and will be upgraded with new seat foams and covers as well as new passenger information systems and CCTV.

EMR’s Class 158 will receive new seat covers and foams, an interior refresh, and CCTV.

Simon Pready, commercial director for East Midlands Railway, said: “We’re excited to share these conceptual images of the upgrades.

“The £28.2 million refurbishment of our Class 170 and Class 158 trains will be transformative—offering customers more convenience, comfort, and better facilities.

“It is also great news for the country’s rail industry, with all the work being carried out by UK companies.”

Skate Nottingham team up with Gedling Borough Council to offer free skateboarding coaching sessions and repair workshops

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Skate Nottingham team up with Gedling Borough Council to offer free skateboarding coaching sessions and repair workshops

Skate Nottingham are teaming up with Gedling Borough Council to bring lots of free skateboarding events to the borough this summer.

The ‘Gedling Summer Skate’ programme kicks off this Saturday, July 20, and will include free skateboard coaching sessions at four local skateparks over five dates in July and August, including Standhill Skatepark in Carlton, Arnold Bowls, Calverton skatepark and Gedling’s Jubilee Park Skatepark.

Skate Nottingham, a non-profit Community Interest Company, deliver free events all over Notts on a regular basis. Last calendar year, they engaged 1,088 unique participants in 232 hours of free sessions, events and workshops, such as women and girls’ sessions, creative workshops, skatepark opening jams, new skatepark consultations, and more. 

Kids get involved in a previous coaching session

Back in 2023, Skate Nottingham and Gedling Borough Council piloted an innovative new programme of teaching trade skills through the repair and regeneration of Gedling skateparks, which involved tasks such as repairing cracks and holes in the concrete bowls at Arnot Hill Park, as well as creating new skate obstacles at the site of the former Joshua Dale Skatepark in Colwick.

These ‘Skate and Regenerate’ workshops will continue in 2024 with another two events this summer – one to complete repairs at Arnold Bowls, and another at Carlton’s King George V Park – also known as Standhill Skatepark – with local residents and skatepark users being encouraged to get involved in these workshops to learn new skills and help improve their local facility. 

For skateboard coaching sessions, all ages 7+ are welcome (with no upper age limit!), and Skate Nottingham’s team of trained coaches can assist both beginners and more experienced skateboarders to progress. Skateboards and helmets are available to borrow, by booking free tickets online at: www.skatenottingham.co.uk.

Sat 20th July, 12:00 – 15:00, Standhill skatepark, King George V Park, Carlton, NG4 1JS
Tue 30th July, 11:00 – 17:00, Arnold Bowls, Arnot Hill Park, NG5 4HZ
Wed 7th August, 12:00 – 16:00, Calverton skatepark, NG14 6LE
Wed 21st August, 12:00 – 15:00, Jubilee Park skatepark, Burton Road, NG4 2QG
Fri 30th August, 11:00 – 17:00, Standhill skatepark, King George V Park, Carlton, NG4 1JS

Gedling borough breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Wednesday, July 17)

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Gedling borough breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Wednesday, July 17)

Hello, and welcome to Gedling Eye’s live blog for Wednesday, July 17.

We will be bringing you all of the latest news from across Gedling borough – whether you’re on the move, at home or at work – as well as the latest traffic and travel.

We will also be keeping you informed of major news stories from the UK and overseas. Contribute to the live blog and share the news that’s breaking in your area by posting your comments below.

Have say on new Police and Crime Commissioner’s plan to tackle crime in Notts over next five years

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Have say on new Police and Crime Commissioner’s plan to tackle crime in Notts over next five years

People across Nottinghamshire are being urged to take a unique chance to influence the future of policing, crime prevention and victim support services over the next five years.

Nottinghamshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Gary Godden today (17) opened a public consultation his new Police and Crime Plan.

The key pillars of Commissioner Godden’s draft proposals include putting victims and communities first, strengthening our work with partner agencies and ensuring effective andresilient policing.

Members of our diverse communities across Nottinghamshire are now being asked for their views on what issues should be prioritised, including greater visibility and access toneighbourhood policing, tackling serious violence including knife crime, and better support for victims of crime.

The plan, which will also set ambitious targets to reduce crime and improve public safety, will run until 2029.

It includes an objective to support Nottinghamshire Police to become one of the strongest performing police forces in the country.

Commissioner Godden said: “This Police and Crime Plan will set the strategic direction of policing, crime prevention and victim services over the next five years.

“I was elected to represent the public and I want to ensure all of our diverse communities across Nottinghamshire feel a sense of ownership in this plan and feel that it reflects their needs. 

“This is a unique chance for people to help influence how we make Nottinghamshire a safer place for all – so I would urge people to take a few minutes out of their busy lives to fill in our simple questionnaire.”

Some of the other issues people are being asked about include tackling violence against women and girls, protecting vulnerable people from harm and ensuring value for money inpolicing.

It also asks for people’s views on improving outcomes for minority communities and young people and improving police responses and investigations – among a range of other proposals.

The consultation runs until September 2.

Sadness as Forge Mill in Bestwood Village closes its doors for good

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Sadness as Forge Mill in Bestwood Village closes its doors for good

A tea room in Bestwood Village has announced on social media that it has now closed.

The Forge Mill was based inside a Grade II listed building in Mill Lane in the village.

The sad news was revealed in a post on Facebook.

The owners wrote: “It’s with our deepest regrets we will be closing our doors with immediate affect.

“We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

“Bookings will be contacted in the next few days so please bare with us.

They added: “From The Forge Mill team thank you for all your custom over the years. Thank you for your continued support and great friendships we have made with a lot of you.

The tea room was once a cotton mill. It became a tea room around 2016.

Four parks receive prestigious Green Flag Awards

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Four parks receive prestigious Green Flag Awards

Four parks in Gedling borough have been recognised with a prestigious award that shows off the high standards of green spaces across the country. 

Arnot Hill Park, Burton Road Jubilee Park, Gedling Country Park, and Breck Hill Park have all received Green Flag Awards for 2024.

The Green Flag Awards are the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.

Arnot Hill Park retains the award for the 18th consecutive year, Gedling Country Park for the 9th year in a row, and Burton Road Jubilee Park for the 9th time. Breck Hill Park also received the award for the 3rd year in a row after successfully being awarded the accreditation for the first time in 2022.

The four parks in Gedling Borough join over 2,000 sites across the country in collecting the award for 2024.

The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces, setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world.

The Green Flag Team (l to r) Geri Thomas, Maggie Mylonas, Erika Jones, Catherine Honey, Councillor David Ellis, Councillor Roxanne Ellis, Malcolm Fox, Michael Proctor

Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award Scheme Manager, Paul Todd MBE, said: “I would like to congratulate everyone involved at Gedling Borough Council on achieving four Green Flag Awards. 

“We know that staff and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure that it maintains the high standards of the Green Flag Award, everyone involved should feel extremely proud of their achievement”.

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE, said: “We’re thrilled to announce that four of our parks in Gedling Borough have once again received the prestigious Green Flag Award. This achievement highlights the dedication of our parks staff and community groups in maintaining these open spaces for residents to enjoy.

“Our parks and open spaces are vital for our communities, providing areas to socialise, exercise, and improve health and wellbeing.

“I’d like to thank everyone involved in helping us to retain these awards and also to encourage our residents to explore these fantastic assets that we have right here on our doorstep.”

Councillor Viv McCrossen, Portfolio Holder for Climate Change and Natural Habitat, added: “Our continued success in the Green Flag Awards shows our commitment to preserving and enhancing our natural environment. These parks not only offer beautiful spaces for leisure and recreation but also play a crucial role in supporting biodiversity and tackling climate change.

“It’s inspiring to see our community and council working together to achieve such high standards in environmental management. Congratulations to everyone involved, and I encourage all our residents to enjoy and take pride in these green spaces.”

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough

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The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough

A number of roadworks, and changes to the roads, are set to take place on Gedling borough’s roads during the next few weeks.

The roadworks and road changes include things such as speed alterations, repair works and changing the layout of the roads. 

Most of the roadworks are being undertaken by Nottinghamshire County Council while a couple are being led by Severn Trent Water, National Grid and OpenReach

These are the roadworks and closures you need to know about…

Arno Vale Road, Woodthorpe
22 July – 10 August
Roadworks and delays likely due to road closure for carriageway resurfacing from roundabout to Saville Road
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Breck Hill Road, Woodthorpe
22 July – 10 August
Delays likely due to road closure for carriageway resurfacing from roundabout to Raiback Gardens.
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Brickenell Road, Calverton
19 July – 22 July
Delays likely due to road closure for patching repairs from junction of Renals Way to end of road.
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Church Road, Burton Joyce
23 July – 23 July
Roadworks and delays likely
Responsibility for works: Openreach

Front Street, Arnold
21 July – 22 July
Delays likely due to road closure
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Mansfield Road, Papplewick
22 July – 24 July
Roadworks and delays likely
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Spring Lane, Lambley
22 July – 03 August
Road closure for resurfacing of the carriageway and patching of the carriageway between Catfoot Lane and 50m west of Lambley Lane.
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Stripes View, Calverton
23 July
Road closure for patching repairs from junction of Brickenell Road to end
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Thackerays Lane, Woodthorpe
22 July – 10 August
Road closure for carriageway resurfacing from Calstock Road to 50m east of roundabout
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Trent Valley Road, Gedling
23 July – 24 July
Roadworks and delays likely
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Vale Road, Colwick
18 July – 19 July
Roadworks and delays likely
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Wensley Road, Woodthorpe
22 July – 10 August
Delays likely due to road closure for carriageway resurfacing from roundabout for 50m.
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Westdale Lane East, Gedling
19 July
Roadworks, Delays likely
Responsibility for works: Openreach

Westdale Lane West, Mapperley
17 July – 18 July
Roadworks and delays likely near the junction of Westdale Lane West and Lambley Ave.
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Woodborough Road, Nottingham
22 July – 23 August
Roadworks and delays likely
Responsibility for works: Cadent

Worcester Road, Arnold
22 July – 10 August
Delays likely due to road closure for carriageway resurfacing from roundabout to Wadham Road.
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Annesley Road, Linby
19 July
Delays possible due to lane closure
Responsibility for works: Connexin Ltd

Carmel Gardens, Arnold
22 July – 02 August
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: ENERGETICS GAS LIMITED

Carmel Gardens, Arnold
22 July – 02 August
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Global Utility Connections

Derwent Crescent, Arnold
18 July – 19 July
Roadworks and delays possible for manhole reset near school.
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Elmhurst Avenue, Mapperley
17 July – 19 July
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Lambley Lane, Gedling
17 July – 19 July
Roadworks and delays possible from the junction of Spring Lane
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Lambley Lane, Gedling
22 July
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Longdale Lane, Ravenshead
23 July
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: National Grid

Lowdham Lane, Woodborough
22 July – 23 July
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Main Street, Calverton
17 July – 19 July
Roadworks and delays possible at junction with Briar Gardens
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Main Street, Burton Joyce
22 July – 26 July
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Openreach

Main Street, Calverton
22 July – 23 July
Roadworks and delays possible for patching works
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Nottingham Road, Ravenshead
22 July
Roadworks and delays possible at the traffic signals crossing at the junction of A60 Nottingham Road and Longdale Lane.
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Oxton Road, Calverton
23 July
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Perlethorpe Avenue, Gedling
18 July – 22 July
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Sandfield Road, Arnold
22 July – 26 July
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Global Utility Connections

Sandfield Road, Arnold
22 July – 26 July
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Energetics Gas Ltd

Simkin Avenue, Carlton
23 July – 26 July
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Thoresby Avenue, Gedling
16 July – 18 July
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Wheatsheaf Court, Burton Joyce
22 July – 26 July
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Openreach

Whernside Road, Woodthorpe
22 July – 23 July
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Yew Tree Lane, Gedling,
17 July – 19 July
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Final step taken in plans for new bridge over River Trent

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Final step taken in plans for new bridge over River Trent

The final step in plans for a new bridge over the River Trent has been taken after Rushcliffe Borough Council gave it the green light.

The pedestrian and cycle bridge will link Trent Basin, off Daleside Road in the city, to the south bank of the river close to the Hook nature reserve in Lady Bay, Rushcliffe.

It will become the first new crossing built over the river in the city in more than 60 years.

A full planning application was submitted by Nottingham City Council in February following lengthy delays, and councillors unanimously supported the proposals at a meeting in April.

They described plans as “sustainable, accessible and exciting”.

However, because the bridge crosses over the river and into Rushcliffe Borough Council’s boundaries, it required its approval too.

The borough council has now approved the plans.

PICTURED: Artist impression on how the new Trent Bridge will look

Planning decision documents say: “Planning applications should be determined in accordance with the development plan unless material considerations indicate otherwise.

“For these reasons, not only would the scheme accord with the development plan as a whole, but the balance of material considerations also weighs in its favour.

“Consequently, it is recommended that it be granted planning permission, subject to conditions.

“Discussions have taken place in an attempt to resolve issues raised by interested parties, which has resulted in the submission of additional information.

“Negotiations have been undertaken in relation to securing appropriate levels of planning obligation to mitigate impacts of the proposal.

“This has ultimately resulted in a favourable recommendation to grant conditional approval, subject to contributions being secured via a legal agreement.”

According to documents, a number of potential issues were considered, including the green belt, anti-social behaviour, and flooding.

In regards to the green belt, Rushcliffe planning officers concluded it was not “inappropriate development” and is not seen as harmful. “As such, there is no need to demonstrate any very special circumstances,” documents say.

Concerns over anti-social behaviour and noise were raised. Planning officers say the city council will be working with contractors, using the advice supplied by Nottinghamshire Police, to reduce potential crime risk during construction.

“Furthermore, the applicants have advised that the bridge would have handrail lighting, and routes on the north side would be illuminated,” documents add.

The impacts on the Nottinghamshire Sports Club playing fields, on the south side of the river, have also been considered.

They are used by several sporting organisations including Nottingham Corsairs, Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club and Nottingham Rugby.

“Part of the sports ground is required to form temporary haul routes to permit the construction of the bridge abutments, ramps and steps on the southern side of the river,” documents say.

“The access is only required during the construction period and the area will then be returned to its previous use.”

Planning officers concluded the bridge would help provide an alternative form of access to sporting events that might reduce the impact of on-street parking, while the development would result in an overall 10.85 per cent net gain in habitats and a 27.16 per cent net gain in hedgerows.

Wetlands and a series of ponds will also be created as part of the development to help prevent flooding.

Money for the bridge has come from the Department for Transport (DfT) Transforming Cities Fund.

It is expected to cost in the region of £12m, having increased from £9m due to inflation since the project planning began.

Nottingham City Council was asked when work would begin, but it declined the opportunity to comment.

Rushcliffe Borough Council said the city council was leading on the scheme.

Prolific Netherfield shoplifter now behind bars after breaching community behaviour order

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Prolific Netherfield shoplifter now behind bars after breaching community behaviour order

A prolific shoplifter, from Netherfield, has been put behind bars after stealing from a store in The Meadows.

Liam Clarke was given a criminal behaviour order (CBO) in October 2023 which prevents him from entering a number of stores, including the Co-op, in the Bridgeway Centre, The Meadows, Nottingham.

Security staff spotted him walk into the store, take a carrier bag from his pocket and fill it with medical products around 3pm on 10 July 2024.

Clarke was detained when he left the store and arrested a short time later.

PHOTO: Co-op

The 40-year-old, of Hodgkinson Street, Netherfield, pleaded guilty to theft from a shop and breaching the CBO when he appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on 11 July.

He was jailed for a total of 24 weeks.

Inspector Steve Dalby, neighbourhood policing inspector for city south, said: “Clarke is a persistent nuisance to shop staff in the area so I hope his imprisonment provides them with some respite.

“We work hard alongside our partners and local businesses to target the relatively small number of prolific shoplifters who commit the vast majority of these offences.

“This is exactly why officers work hard to secure CBOs, which have real teeth. When someone breaches them, they can expect an immediate custodial sentence.

“Our work to support local shops in tackling this issue is ongoing, using both high-visibility patrols by the neighbourhood team and covert security.

“Patrols by uniformed officers also take place regularly around hotspots for retail crime to provide reassurance to staff and shoppers.”

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