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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…

Arnold Lane, Gedling
20 June
Roadworks and delays likely
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Blenheim Avenue, Mapperley
24 June – 01 July
Roadworks and delays likely due to road closure for patching repairs in the junction area with Westdale Lane
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Newstead Avenue, Mapperley
19 June – 21 June
Roadworks and delays likely due to road closure for patching repairs at junction area with Elmhurst Avenue
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Victoria Road, Netherfield
18 June
Roadworks and delays likely
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Carlton Hill, Carlton
25 June
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Colwick Loop Road, Netherfield
18 June
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Colwick Loop Road, Netherfield
24 June
Roadworks and delays possible to replace, inspect and repair lanterns and sign lights on the stretch of Colwick Loop Road taking place length of Colwick Loop Road between the back of Great Northern Way/Aldi to Burton Road
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Colwick Loop Road, Netherfield
25 June – 26 June
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Furlong Street, Arnold
21 June
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Lingwood Lane, Woodborough
24 June
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Lowdham Lane, Woodborough
24 June
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Main Road, Carlton
20 June
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Main Street, Woodborough
19 June – 21 June
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Main Street, Papplewick
25 June
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Mansfield Road, Arnold
18 June
Roadworks and delays possible to repair pot holes in middle of lane
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Mansfield Road, Daybrook
19 June – 21 June
Lane closure for camera maintenance by Premier Inn
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe
19 June – 21 June
Roadworks and delays possible due to lane closure for camera maintenance
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Mansfield Road, Ravenshead
25 June
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Moor Road, Papplewick
19 June
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Old Rufford Road, Calverton
21 June – 22 June
Roadworks and delays possible from Longdale Lane roundabout to approx 550m north of roundabout.
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Phoenix Avenue, Gedling
18 June – 20 June
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Porchester Road, Mapperley
25 June – 27 June
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Shelt Hill, Woodborough
24 June
Roadworks and delays possible
Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

People in Gedling borough reminded they must register by end of TODAY to vote in General Election

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People in Gedling borough reminded they must register by end of TODAY to vote in General Election

Voters in Gedling borough will be going to the polls for the next general election in less than a month.

Residents in the borough will be split into two separate constituencies, and these have slightly changed following recent boundary changes.

These include an enlarged Gedling seat, and the renamed constituency of Sherwood Forest

People in Gedling borough don’t have long left to register to vote for the upcoming election, with the deadline set for 23.59 today (18).

The election will take place on July 4, and registering is a crucial step to ensure your voice is heard.

PHOTO: Adobe Stock

Registering to vote is a straightforward process that takes only a few minutes.

To complete your registration, visit www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.

You will need your National Insurance number to hand.

Those who have recently changed their address or name will need to re-register with their updated details.

Once registered, a polling card will be sent to your address, indicating your designated polling station.

To be eligible to register, you must be 16 or over and a British citizen, although you must be 18 to vote on polling day. Students can register at both their term-time accommodation and their home address, but are only permitted to vote once.

For those opting to vote by post, the application deadline is 5pm on Wednesday, 19th June.

Applications for proxy votes must be submitted by 5pm on June 26.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have your say.

Who can you vote for: 

Gedling

Dominic Berry (Green)

Simon Christy (Reform)

Tad Jones (Lib Dem)

Irenea Marriott (Ind)

Michael Payne (Lab)

Tom Randall (Con)

Sherwood Forest

David Dobbie (Lib Dem)

Sheila Greatrex-White (Green)

Helen Rose O’Hare (Reform)

Mark Spencer (Con)

Jeremy Paul Spry (Ind)

Lee Waters (Ind)

Michelle Welsh (Lab)

Boundary changes

Polling day on July 4 will be the first time that Bestwood Village, Lambley and Woodborough become part of the Gedling constituency boundary.

The villages have moved across from Sherwood – which has been reduced in size and will now be renamed Sherwood Forest.

How can i vote

On polling day, 4th July, voters will need to show photo ID at the polling stations, which will be open from 7am to 10pm.

Arnold school pupils taught scooter and skateboard safety in workshops

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Arnold school pupils taught scooter and skateboard safety in workshops

Pupils at Burntstump Seely C of E Academy in Arnold have been learning how to use skateboards and scooters safely during a school workshop.

During the tutorials, children were supported to use the skateboards and scooters safely, -progressing in ability and confidence during the day.

Visiting Coach, Eleanor Burke of Team Rubicon, said the workshops are designed for children of any ability, and each tutorial begins with the expectation that this will be the first time a child has used a skateboard or scooter.

Eleanor said, “I bring all of the equipment necessary, including safety equipment to the school, and we always start with the basics, and with an emphasis on being safe.

“The children at Burntstump Seely have been amazing during their workshops, they are up there with my all-time favourites. This school has a fantastic warm and family-like feel to it. During some of the classes I took today the children were so engaged, I was able to teach them quite advanced tricks, beyond expectations of their year group.  

Zamon (Year 4), Charandeep (Year 3), and Peter (Year 4), progress to using their boards solo.
Children at Burntstump Seely C of E Primary Academy with Eleanor Burke of Team Rubicon.

“My aim is to inspire children to help each other to develop their ability, and to broaden children’s horizons about what they can achieve.  Children are always so pleased with the progress they are able to make with help from their friends. We always ensure children support each other during the tutorial- it’s all about teamwork!”

Pupil Sophia is in year 3 and said, “When I started, I was a bit nervous and excited. I am really enjoying it!” Freddie is in year 3 and said, “I have had a go on a mini skateboard before. I feel good about what I have I done today and have learned a lot. The teacher helped me to place my feet on the board properly and I can ride it much better than before.”

Year 4 pupils Elsie and Frankie were supporting each other, and Elsie said, “I am really enjoying it. I think balancing is hard and pushing off on the board.” Frankie agreed saying, “I think it helps working as a team as it makes you more confident. I really want to get better at skateboarding and to enjoy myself today.”

Acting Head Teacher Sarah Annable said the children loved taking part. “Skateboarding is a fantastic way for children to keep fit whilst having fun, developing their core strength and balance.

“Children have learnt so much and the workshop has boosted their confidence, both in their own abilities and in the trust of their fellow pupils who have been supporting them to be safe. Crucially, a large element of the workshop teaches children how to be safe, both using the equipment and by wearing helmets, knee and elbow pads.

“Through helping each other to develop their skills, our children have shown that teamwork helps everyone to succeed.

“Children have had a great time and every single one of them has developed new skills.  It has been heartening to see children’s ability and confidence grow right before our eyes and many children who had no experience have surprised themselves with what they are capable of.”

Nottingham Police relaunch 101 service to ‘improve public confidence’

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Nottingham Police relaunch 101 service to ‘improve public confidence’

Nottinghamshire Police has relaunched its 101 service to ensure the public are immediately directed to the department who can answer their inquiry.

The 101 number is used by the public for non-emergency calls which can include passing on information about a current investigation or to report something suspicious in their area.

Police said it had already received more than 140,000 calls so far this year – with more than half of the callers waiting to be transferred to their switchboard.

The new automated voice recording message – which appears when you call 101 – will make it easier for the public to get through to the department or officer they need.

The number of options has been significantly reduced as well as the amount of time callers will remain on the phone.

One of the options will allow callers to be put through to the investigating officer, and if not available, the option to leave a message.

Superintendent Simon Allardice, responsible for contact management, said: “By making these subtle but significant changes, we can improve people’s first impression when calling our non-emergency 101 number.

“We want the public’s experience when calling us to be an easy one, without any barriers, and so they can get immediate access to the department or officer they need to speak to. 

“For example, if they are calling for an update on a current investigation, there will be an option to be put through to the officer in the case.

“If they are not available, please leave a voicemail and they will get back in touch.

“However, if they need to speak to someone urgently, then you can be transferred to the switchboard.

“Of course calling us is not the only way to reach us for non-emergency inquiries, and we have an online reporting and live chat option through our website which will also help members of the public and speed up our response. We would certainly encourage the public to use this feature as well.”

If a serious offence is in progress or has just been committed or someone is in immediate danger or harm, then police say you should always call 999.

LOOKING BACK: Netherfield community voiced fears over crossing safety after train and bus collision more than 40 years ago

David Bratton
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LOOKING BACK: Netherfield community voiced fears over crossing safety after train and bus collision more than 40 years ago

Forty-two years ago a community was left in shock after a double-decker bus was hit by a train on a crossing.

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.

The bus was spun around and pushed 20 yards along the track.

The train involved was hauling empty coal trucks on the link line to Gedling Colliery.

The bus driver and the only passenger – an elderly man – both escaped serious injury, although the double-decker was left badly damaged.

The driver claimed at the time the warning lights, which should flash for three minutes before a train arrives, had not worked.

An inquiry into the incident was expected but a spokesman for British Rail said on Monday they were satisfied with eye-witness evidence on the matter and would not now be holding any inquiry.

Labour Group leader Cllr Arthur Palmer was asking the council to back his motion calling on British Rail to install automatic barriers

Following the incident, councillors called for measures to be put in place to prevent another serious rail crash at a Gedling Borough Council meeting.

Labour Group leader Cllr Arthur Palmer wanted the council to back his motion calling on British Rail to install automatic barriers at the railway crossing in Netherfield Lane, Netherfield.

Cllr Palmer, who represented Netherfield, told the Nottingham Trader at the time that the council’s Labour group had strongly objected to British Rail removing the old crossing gates and installing a new-style crossing without gates.

He claimed there had been no consultation with public in the area, and the crossing was “fraught with danger.”

Coun Palmer said that in a previous incident a runaway wagon from Gedling Colliery had crashed through the gates.

He also warned that the opening of the area’s new loop road during the following month could treble the volume of traffic using the crossing and considerably increase dangers, he added.

“The road surface is bad at the crossing and it only needs someone to be a bit late for work and take a risk and there could be an accident worse than this one,'” he said.

Netherfield residents started a petition to get barriers installed at the railway crossing.

They started the petition over fears pupils of a nearby infants school who walk over the crossing could have been in danger.

Police rescue pet cat who was found malnourished after becoming trapped in boarded-up Mapperley building

Emily Sanchez
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Police rescue pet cat who was found malnourished after becoming trapped in boarded-up Mapperley building

A missing pet cat who was found by police malnourished after becoming trapped in a boarded-up building in Mapperley has been reunited with its grateful owner.

Officers from the city south neighbourhood policing team were called by a member of the public reporting the cat was trapped inside an empty building in Mapperley, Nottingham, on Sunday, June 9.

The team forced entry to the building around 8.50am on Monday (10) using powers under the Animal Welfare Act.

The cat’s owner was reunited with her pet, who had been missing for over a month (IMAGE: Notts Police)

After searches of the building, officers found the female cat inside.

She appeared malnourished and was taken to a vets while officers worked successfully to trace the owner.

Police Constable Emily Hart, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “The owner was ecstatic to hear the news as her cat, named Namiko, had been missing for more than a month.

“It was the lady’s birthday and she said it was the best birthday present she could have had.

“When we discovered the cat was malnourished we used our powers under the Animal Welfare Act to get inside the building and rescue her.

“It was great to find the owner and I’m pleased to hear they have been reunited.”

MATCH REPORT: Moorends 12 – 12 Nottingham Outlaws

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MATCH REPORT: Moorends 12 – 12 Nottingham Outlaws

Saturday June 15

Nottingham Outlaws used the gap in this week’s Premier League fixture list to send an experimental side up to Moorends for a friendly hit-out against the Doncaster outfit. In an entertaining yet low-scoring affair the lead changed hands three times before the sides settled for a 12-12 draw.

The Outlaws coaching team used the game to rest key players and try some new combinations in a side that contained three players on first team debut with a further five players drafted into the side that played Sherwood the week before

The Outlaws started the first half well, moving the ball across the pitch in assured fashion so it came as no surprise when Harry Hemmingway scooted over for the opening score despite some heavy traffic close to the line.

After some good early work the Outlaws found themselves starved of possession and the home side began to turn the screw, pouncing on a series of mistakes to score two unanswered try’s to edge out to an 8-4 lead.

IMAGE: Nottingham Outlaws Rugby League
IMAGE: Nottingham Outlaws Rugby League

With the clock ticking down the Outlaws just had enough time to launch one last attack down the right-hand side and Jimmy Goodwin was on hand to crash over following a powerful surge to the try line. 

The scores were now locked at 8-8 as the referee brought the first stanza to a close.

The second half started with neither side being able to capitalise on some good field position and defences definitely on top as neither side looked like scoring.

With 65 minutes played the Outlaws finally broke the deadlock when Harry Hemmingway, having a great game on the left wing  once again wriggled over in heavy traffic to nudge the Outlaws back into the lead at 12-18.

It looked like the Outlaws might hang on for a win but a lost ball in the dying minutes compounded by back-to-back penalties allowed Moorends one last chance and they crept over in the corner to level up the scores at 12-12 as the referee brought the game to a close.

After the game there were several players in with a shout for the man of the match award. Jacob Butler had an excellent game  on attack and especially defence with an industrious afternoon at the office but in the end the bubbly was shared by tackling machine Ali Waring and try scoring hero Harry Hemmingway.

IMAGE: Nottingham Outlaws Rugby League
IMAGE: Nottingham Outlaws Rugby League
IMAGE: Nottingham Outlaws Rugby League

Next week the Outlaws return to Premier League duty with a must-win against arch rivals Coventry Bears at Lenton Lane on Saturday (2.30pm)

Nottingham Outlaws Rugby League Club are one of the leading Rugby League clubs in the Midlands. In addition to the 1st Team, the Outlaws also operate a 2nd Team that competes in the Midlands Rugby League competition. The club is thriving at all levels and now boasts over 200 registered players, with several junior teams and a women’s section.

The club play their home games at Lenton Lane, Nottingham NG7 2SA and further information about the Outlaws can be found on their website HERE.

12-year old boy arrested as investigation continues after teenager was ‘stabbed in back’ in Arnold street

Emily Sanchez
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12-year old boy arrested as investigation continues after teenager was ‘stabbed in back’ in Arnold street

A police investigation is continuing after a teenager was ‘stabbed in the back’ during an altercation in an Arnold street.

A 12-year old boy has now been arrested in connection with the assault. He has been detained on suspicion of wounding with intent.

The incident happened in Willbert Road at around 9.15pm on Friday (14).

The teenager was taken to hospital. His injury is not currently believed to be life-threatening or life-altering.

Work is now ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

Detective Sergeant Nathan Bingham, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “I would like to reassure members of the public that we are treating this as an isolated incident and reassurance patrols have been increased in the area as we continue to establish the facts of what happened.

“Our inquiries are ongoing to trace an outstanding suspect in connection with this incident and officers remain in the area to provide reassurance to the public.”

Anyone with information, including any people who may have recorded CCTV, dashcam or doorbell camera footage, is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 685 of 14 June 2024, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Gedling borough weather Monday, June 17

Gedling Eye Reporter
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Gedling borough weather Monday, June 17

The Met Office forecast today to be perhaps fine in the south at first but otherwise soon on the cloudy side, with showery rain edging southwards. Gradually becoming brighter from the north during the afternoon, although sparking some scattered heavy, potentially thundery showers. Temperatures near average. Maximum temperature 20 °C.

Showers should die away during the evening to leave a dry night. Locally chilly by dawn under lasting clearer spells given light winds. Minimum temperature 6 °C.

Tomorrow is expected to be another day of sunny spells but also eventually some further scattered heavy showers, with these developing inland and then edging southwestwards later, with isolated thunder again possible. Maximum temperature 23 °C.

MATCH REPORT: Nottingham Outlaws 30 – 16 Leamington Royals

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MATCH REPORT: Nottingham Outlaws 30 – 16 Leamington Royals

Saturday June 15

Nottingham Outlaws entertained Leamington Royals in a Midlands Women’s Friendly fixture  on Saturday and despite incessant rain, both sides put on an excellent show before Outlaws pushed out to a convincing  30-16 victory.

Leamington battled hard but the Outlaws superior scoring ability always kept them one step ahead on the scoresheet. 

Try scorers were Robyn Gulley (3) Shannon Jordan (2) and Leah Martin (1) with Robyn adding three conversions to her points tally. 

As the players waited eagerly for the player of the match announcement there were a number of Outlaws in contention but there were no surprises when the bubbly deservedly went to  Shannon Jordan.

After the game team captain Rhiz Lord was quick to congratulate her troops commenting ”  I am so proud of the team today. Every single person put their best foot forward and the result shows this. We gave it our all, despite horrendous weather conditions and came away with a much-deserved win. This has given us the boost we needed and we head into next week’s Midlands tournament ready to win again!”

Final thoughts came from a very satisfied Women’s Head Coach Mark Stockman who added “I thought the ladies battled well given the torrential conditions. We put a lot of what we’re doing in training into practice today. The friendly also allowed me as coach to be able to try some different combinations. We need a big push at training this week to give ourselves the best opportunity for a result next weekend.”

Nottingham Outlaws Rugby League Club are one of the leading Rugby League clubs in the Midlands. In addition to the 1st Team, the Outlaws also operate a 2nd Team that competes in the Midlands Rugby League competition. The club is thriving at all levels and now boasts over 200 registered players, with several junior teams and a women’s section.

The club play their home games at Lenton Lane, Nottingham NG7 2SA and further information about the Outlaws can be found on their website HERE.

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