Local armed police officers assisted Metropolitan Police with a raid in Carlton at 4am this morning (1)
The raid was carried out at an address on Greenfield Grove.
During the raid, a 57-year old man was arrested.
The raid was carried out at a property on Greenfield Grove
Chief Inspector Neil Humphris, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “People living in this area may have been aware of a large police presence.
“I would like to reassure them there is no ongoing or wider threat to the public following this arrest.
“There is likely to be a cordon in place while we continue to assist the Metropolitan Police in their investigations, so I would like to thank residents for their understanding and cooperation.”
Supermarket giant Morrisons is reintroducing free cardboard crates as an alternative to the supermarket’s traditional plastic bag – or for customers who may have forgotten their own bag.
The retailer said the scheme, which is available in their Netherfield store, gives a second life to boxes that would otherwise have been recycled and comes in response to a survey where 67% of customers called for the return of the initiative.
Cardboard boxes have always been available at Morrisons stores for customers that ask, but the new move makes them more visible as a reminder for customers that may have forgotten their bag and more accessible as they are handily at all checkouts.
Morrisons customer insight director Jen Price said: “We’re continuing to make it easier for customers to shop with us so are really pleased to be bringing back our free cardboard boxes at the checkout as customers told us it was a much loved initiative”.
It is the latest initiative Morrisons has introduced in recent months to win back shoppers as part of CEO Rami Baitiéh transformation plan amid his pledges to “refresh” the grocer.
Earlier this year, the grocer introduced child-sized mini trolleys in a bid to make the shopping experience more enjoyable for younger shoppers, and in April, Morrisons extended its Quiet Hours to give customers more opportunities to experience a calmer shopping experience.
Some voters in parts of Gedling borough will fall under a new constituency in just over five weeks’ time.
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.
Why have the boundaries changed?
In June 2023, the Boundary Commission made final recommendations to government over changes to constituency boundaries.
As part of a periodical review of the 650 constituencies in the UK, it looked at whether some seats needed to be reduced in size, increased in size or abolished altogether.
Among the recommendations was to introduce a make Sherwood smaller and enlarge the Gedling boundary.
At the time, Tim Bowden, secretary of the Boundary Commission, said the proposals were made following extensive consultation.
He added that the move to change the boundaries was made to “best to reflect local community ties”.
The changes, which include retaining a total of 650 constituencies across the UK, see each seat contain no less than 69,724 voters and no more than 77,062.
Who will be contesting the seat?
It’s early days in the election campaign, but the following candidates have already been announced for the seat.
Current Gedling MP, Tom Randall, will try to hang on to the constituency for the Conservatives.
Meanwhile, Labour will field Michael Payne as its candidate Tad Jones will stand for the Liberal Democrats in the constituency, Dominic Berry will fight votes for the Greens and Simon Rood will represent Reform.
A 19-year-old woman was sitting at a table with her friends when a man touched her inappropriately and made sexual comments.
A woman reported being sexually assaulted in the beer garden at The Woodthorpe Top in Mapperley
PC Talisha-Jaye Percival, who is investigating the incident, said: “This behaviour is completely unacceptable, and we are determined to catch the person responsible.
“The teenager was just enjoying drinks with her friends before she was approached and then sexually assaulted in the pub beer garden.
“We are following a number of lines of inquiry.”
Anyone with information can call 101 quoting incident number 0730 of the 6th May 2024 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Work has today taken place to remove an historic plane from a playing field outside a school in Colwick.
Workers began dismantling the iconic aircraft at St John’s C of E school on Vale Road this morning while pupils are away on half-term.
The plane is being removed after being described as a ‘money pit’ by management.
It had been used as an outdoor classroom for pupils.
It will now be rehomed at a flying school on the south coast and upcycled for use there.
Plans to remove the plane were shared with parents via a school newsletter last month.
Workmen begin dismantling parts of the plane in preparation for its removal (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)The school said it has become an unusable space and will become a money pit to keep in good condition (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)Money was spent on improving the old plane back in 2020 and it has already become unusable
It said: ” Despite our best efforts in 2020 to renovate it, it is with sadness that I inform you that during the May half term the school plane will be removed from the school grounds. Unfortunately, it has become an unusable space and will become a money pit to keep in good condition.
Money was spent on improving it in 2020 and it has already become unusable. Therefore, we have taken the difficult decision to free up the space.
The school have been approached by an enthusiast who will be transporting the plane to a flying school on the south coast and upcycling it for use there.
“The work to remove the plane will take approximately three days so the school holidays are the best time to ensure safety on site.
They added: “The plane has been an iconic part of the St John’s journey and we are frequently referred to as ‘the school with the plane’ or ‘the plane school’.
The iconic plane was vandalised plane back in 2020It was reopened in 2021 after money was found for its restoration and new paint job (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)
One resident who was watching work take place but didn’t want to be named, told Gedling Eye: “It’s a sad day.
“You know when you are nearly home as soon as you see that plane.
“Small kids going past on the bus always point at it and are excited to see it.”
“But I understand if it is costing too much money then it has to go.”
Petrol prices remain high across the country, as households across Gedling borough continue to be squeezed by the cost of living crisis.
Gedling Eye has compiled a list of the cheapest petrol pumps in Gedling borough. The data is sourced from PetrolPrices.com, which covers major service stations including brands like BP, Shell, and Texaco as well as supermarkets, smaller chains and independent stations.
The website combines price data from Catalist with its own crowdsource data, which comes from website users and forecourt owners. The site says it hopes to have “the most up to date and reliable price data across the industry”.
The UK’s average fuel price is 143.75p per litre for Unleaded and 153 p per litre for diesel as of May 1.
The following prices were reported locally on 29/05/24
Here are the latest prices from across the borough…
The Met Office forecast today to be mostly cloudy initially with outbreaks of rain, mainly in the east, gradually clearing southwards. Sunny spells gradually developing through the afternoon, especially in the west. Generally breezy, but winds gradually easing. Feeling cool. Maximum temperature 16 °C.
Tonight is expected to be dry with clear spells developing for a time. Rather chilly where clearer breaks persist. Generally light winds inland. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
Saturday is forecast to be rather cloudy in places in the morning, perhaps with the odd light shower for a time. However, sunny spells becoming more prevalent through the afternoon. Pleasantly warm. Maximum temperature 19 °C.
UK Parliament officially dissolved today (30), marking the end of all parliamentary business in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
This now means every seat in the Commons – including those across Gedling borough – is vacant until after the general election on July 4, 2024.
Dissolution, the formal term for ending a Parliament, is mandated by law to occur at least every five years, prompting a general election to elect a new Parliament.
Following the dissolution, all MPs cease to represent their constituencies and must vacate their offices, although they are permitted to return briefly to clear their personal effects.
The Speaker of the House of Commons, like all MPs, also loses their seat upon dissolution but will stand for re-election under the designation ‘Speaker seeking re-election’.
Despite the dissolution, the Speaker retains management responsibilities for the Commons until a new Speaker is elected.
While members of the House of Lords, who are appointed rather than elected, retain their positions, all business in the Lords also comes to a halt with the dissolution.
Do Government operations continue now Parliament is dissolved?
Despite the dissolution of Parliament, the government has to remain operational.
Government ministers carry on leading their respective departments as their roles are distinct from their positions as MPs. They are not allowed to use the title MP during this period.
government activity is restricted during the campaign period to ensure public money is not used to support the campaign of the party in power and to maintain civil service impartiality.
Restrictions normally begin when parliament has been dissolved, however, they can start before this, as they did in 2017.
What happens after the election in July?
If the current government retains their majority in the new Parliament after an election, it will resume normal business.
If the election results in a clear majority for a different party, the incumbent prime minister and government have to immediately resign. The King will then invite the leader of the party that has won the election to form a government.
It becomes slightly more complicated if the result is a hung parliament.
A hung Parliament is when no single political party wins a majority in the House of Commons. It is also known as a situation of no overall control.
When there is no majority, the Prime Minister in power before the general election stays in power and is given the first chance to create a government. They may decide to negotiate with another party or parties to build a coalition, try and govern with a minority of Members of Parliament or resign, usually after failing to negotiate a coalition.
The current government remains in office unless and until the prime minister tenders his and the government’s resignation to the King.
When will Parliament meet again?
In terms of dates, the new Parliament will be summoned to meet on Tuesday, 9 July, when the first business will be the election of the speaker and the swearing-in of members.
The state opening of Parliament will be on Wednesday, 17 July.
New secure storage has been installed in an Arnold park to help cyclists travelling to the green space.
Six new high security, steel bike lockers have now been put into place at Gedling Borough Council’s office in Arnot Hill Park thanks to funding from the Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner.
Located outside the entrance to the civic centre, the lockers are free to use and aim to promote cycling for people visiting the council’s civic centre or the park.
The new lockers are have been installed outside Gedling Borough Council civic centre in Arnot Hill Park
Gedling Borough Council, who installed the lockers, hope that by offering a safe place to store bikes, it will help reduce the number of people travelling to the park by car.
Each of the lockers can store up to two bikes.
The new lockers are operated using a key which can be obtained from the reception desk or bike owners can use their own padlocks. The lockers are funded as part of Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner’s Safer Streets Funding.
Councillor Viv McCrossen, Portfolio Holder for Climate Change and Natural Habitat said: “We are thrilled to introduce these high-security bike lockers at Arnot Hill Park.
“By providing a safe and convenient option for cyclists, we hope to encourage more residents to choose biking over driving, contributing to a healthier environment and a more active lifestyle”.
