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Robber jailed after leaving fingerprints behind at Mapperley Park burglary

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Robber jailed after leaving fingerprints behind at Mapperley Park burglary

A man has been jailed after police found his fingerprints at the scene of a knife-point robbery and a burglary.

Thomas Wade, aged 34, robbed the same petrol station in Carlton Road, Thorneywood, twice in a little over two weeks.

Wearing a mask and wielding a large knife on both occasions, he threatened staff before making off with more than £10,000 worth of cigarettes and tobacco products, and around £500 in cash.

Wade was identified by two fingerprints recovered from a blue plastic bag left at the scene of the first offence.

PICTURED: The blue bag left with fingerprints

His distinctive facial features also matched a partial CCTV image recorded at the scene of his robberies.

Further incriminating evidence came in the shape of two knives found at his home address that closely matched those used in the robbery.

Adding further to the case against him was CCTV footage that showed him walking back to his home carrying bags of items after the initial attack. 

Wade also left a fingerprint at the scene of a burglary in Lucknow Drive, Mapperley Park, in the early hours of May 20 last year.

The owner, who was away at the time, returned home to find various broken ornaments on the drive.

Crime Scene Investigators visited the property and found several fingerprints at the scene – including one belonging to Wade.

The incriminating evidence was discovered on a broken ornamental plate.

Wade, of Gordon Road, Thorneywood, who was also placed at the scene by security cameras, later pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery, two counts of possessing a knife in a public place, and burglary.

Appearing at Nottingham Crown Court yesterday (Thursday) he was jailed for a total of seven years and 11 months.

Detective Chief Inspector Ruby Burrow, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Wade subjected two members of staff to extremely frightening ordeals. I can only imagine how they felt as a masked man walked into their place of work carrying a potentially deadly weapon. 

“Both gave very good accounts of what happened to officers but ultimately Wade identified himself by leaving his fingerprints at the scene – something he also did at the scene of the burglary.

“I am pleased he has now been jailed and can pose no further threat to the public for the foreseeable future.”

Letters: Motorists need to be more respectful of cyclists

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Letters: Motorists need to be more respectful of cyclists

Our readers from across the borough give their weekly take on the biggest issues impacting Gedling and beyond.

Join the debate by sending your letter to letters@gedlingeye.co.uk . Please put ‘Letters’ in the subject line.

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Plea to motorists to be more respectful of cyclists

AS a cyclist living in Carlton, I am increasingly aware of the lack of consideration some motorists have for myself and fellow cyclists.

We have the right of way. Many motorists do not recognise this and will continue to drive towards us necessitating the need to indicate to the driver that they should stop. This is most intimidating and nerve racking and our polite explanation as to our request is often met with verbal abuse.

We intend to carry on cycling. After all , it is good for one’s health and (usually) one’s mental well being. Also, it is environmentally very sound.

So, we ask that motorists are respectful of us as we cycle around the borough as fast as we can (so as to avoid holding anyone up.)

Stephen Rees,
Carlton

Takeaway litter on loop road ‘a disgrace’

THE people who discard takeaway litter in the countryside obviously don’t understand the damage to wildlife they are causing; the possibility of causing fires in the summer caused by pieces of broken glass magnifying the sun’s rays; the damage to cattle consuming shards of glass when bottles are lobbed into fields and accidentally broken by farm vehicles.

As members of our local community, I would request those in cars using the vast number of takeaway restaurants at Victoria Retail Park to please take their litter home and deposit it in their appropriate bins.

The grass verges on Colwick Loop Road are covered in litter – it’s a right mess. Things will only get worse when that Popeyes restaurant arrives. God help us!

Linda Wallace
Rivendell

Show some appreciation for our bin men

What people seem to think about bin men is totally wrong and I think they need more appreciation.

You need to remember that your bin men are out in weather conditions starting at 6.30 am, finishing late in the afternoon.

Yes, they are doing the job and finishing, but only by breaking health and safety rules by taking two bins at a time and most of your extra rubbish, which once again they were not meant to take.

So sorry, but you all need to be a bit more grateful for what they do.

Most times they miss a delivery it is down to bad parking by the public, not a lack of care or effort from the bin men.

F Proietti,
Carlton

Stamp price rise will contribute to lower demand for letters

We have now been told the cost of stamps will rise yet again!

Do the bosses who run Royal Mail not realise that this will only contribute to the lower demand for letters?

These over-paid bosses should consider the needs of the many people who cannot send e-mails, and if they can’t they should clearly resign and/or lose their bonuses.

Get them out get rid of the shareholders and put Royal Mail into public ownership.

D Gibbons,
Calverton

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    Match Report: Mellish 22 – 55 Paviors

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    Match Report: Mellish 22 – 55 Paviors

    Midlands Two North – Round 22 Saturday April 6

    This weekend Pavs made the short hop, step and jump to Mellish RFC. Although both clubs have enjoyed differing levels of league status in recent times, a lively historical competitiveness still exists between both clubs.

    Pavs won the home fixture at the start of the season, so bragging rights were most definitely on the table if Mellish could turn it over at home.

    The game also marked flanker, Josh Flanagan’s 100th first XV appearance. Another product of Pavs junior set up, Josh continues to represent the club with the same humility and energy he exhibited as a  17 year old stripling! We also wish a fond au revoir to Aussie Tom Gladwin as he sets off on his rugby playing adventure in New Zealand, hopefully to return next year.

    The conditions on the day were horrendous with a steady 25 mph wind gusting 40 mph, blowing straight down the pitch. Most observers felt that this would be a game of two halves, but as things turned out they were to be mistaken in this belief with both sides seeming to play better against the wind than with it. 

    Pavs kicked off with the howling gale at their backs and early on seemed to take the initiative  only for the home side to strike back and put them under pressure. Having said this, talented centre Morgan Jones threaded his way through the Mellish defence to touch down and with the George Billam extras give Pavs a 7-0 lead on twelve minutes.

    Two minutes later, scrum half Ben Taylor completed a forward drive and with the Billam extras extend Pavs lead to 14-0 on fourteen minutes.

    As Pavs sought to  rotate players, Tom Gladwin replaced Jim Reeson on the fifteen minute mark. From this point forth, Mellish came back into the game and were rewarded with a converted try on forty minutes to bring them back into contention at 14-7. Prop Dan Hyams was then invited to a ten minute rest in the bin.

    Half time, 14-7 to Pavs.

    Straight after the break, Mellish added a well struck penalty to draw them close at 14-10. At this stage, Pavs fly half, George Billam took the game by the throat and on forty nine minutes ghosted in untouched to extend Pavs lead to 21-10 with his own extras.

    Dan Hyams and Jim Reeson returned and prop Kieran Wells took a well earned break with lock Theo Collier moving to prop. George Billam’s vim and vigour now invested the team with the energy that seemed to have gone missing .

    On sixty five minutes, hooker Owen Taylor sprinted in the corner to put Pavs 26-10 up, before Ben Taylor added his second to put Pavs almost out of sight at 33-10 with the Billam extras.

    Jonty Green then replaced Taylor at scrum half with sixty eight minutes in the clock. Two minutes later number 8, Phil Eggleshaw powered his way across the whitewash to Put Pavs 40-10 in front with the now customary Billam extras.

    The jinky  Wells replaced Theo Collier and the rampaging Eggleshaw added another try, two minutes later to put Pavs out of sight at 45-10. As the carnage continued, prop Dan Hyams signalled his increasing influence, as he drove into score and give Pavs the half century at 50-10.

    Two minutes later, Harry Kerr, hamstring struggles aside, managed to gallop in following a Jonty Green break and give Pavs an impressive lead of 55-10 with five minutes left.

    Pavs allowed Mellish two tries in the last few minutes as they sought to salvage a meaningful point, leaving the final score at 55-22.

    All in all, a great last league game of the season. Thirty four unanswered points in the final thirty minutes of the game was no mean feat against a committed Mellish XV.

    Pavs finish fifth in the league, one point behind Melbourne RFC who they beat twice earlier in the season. I think we all agree that the squad made a rather slow start to the season before embarking on a run that saw them win eight out of nine games. A huge injury list saw them then lose momentum post Christmas, to regain it in beating Tamworth and Mellish convincingly in the last two games. A season of successful consolidation as Pavs seek to rebuild after four seasons in Level 5.

    On a personal note, Pavs continue to extol all of the virtues of playing rugby. One could not want for a friendlier and welcoming group, yet also one that seeks to play the highest level of rugby achievable. They are supported in this by Director of Rugby Pat “Guru” Billam and coaches Phil Eggleshaw and Jonty Green as well as the huge and burgeoning junior set up that underpins them. Testimony to this is the fact that 12 of last Saturday’s squad began their rugby with the Pavs Juniors.

    Next week, Pavs travel to Matlock RFC in the opening round on The Papa John’s Cup, ko 3.00pm.

    Starting XV: Dan Hyams (1 try), Owen Taylor (1 try) +, Kieran Wells +, Theo Collier, Josh Flanagan +, Jim Reeson +, Bailey Mayo +, Phil Eggleshaw (2 tries)+, Ben Taylor (2 tries), George Billam (1 try, 5 conv ) +, Alex Rimmington, Doug Billam +, Morgan Jones (1 try), Alex Barton +, Matt Molyneux +

    Impacts: Harry Kerr (70 mins, 1 try) +, Jonty Green (68 mins) +, Tom Gladwin (15 mins),

    + – Former Pavs Juniors

    Paviors Rugby Club play at Burntstump Hill, Arnold, NG5 8PQ and the club runs over twenty teams.

    New players are always welcome – girls, boys, men & women, there is a team for all.

    Further information about the club including contact details can be found on http://www.paviorsrfc.co.uk/ .

    Gedling borough weather Thursday, April 11

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    Gedling borough weather Thursday, April 11

    The Met Office forecast a dry start to the day, perhaps cloudier in the south of the region but becoming bright with a good deal of sunny spells developing through the afternoon. Feeling warm in the sunshine. Maximum temperature 20 °C.

    Becoming increasingly cloudy during the evening, with possible outbreaks of drizzle overnight. Breezy over western hills. Minimum temperature 11 °C.

    Gedling borough residents can expect a cloudy start to Friday, staying dry with sunshine developing into the afternoon. Breezy in the west. Rather warm. Maximum temperature 18 °C.

    Gedling Play Forum future secured with council planning to transfer 99-year community centre lease to charity

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    Gedling Play Forum future secured with council planning to transfer 99-year community centre lease to charity

    A Gedling community centre is likely to be transferred permanently to a charity who have helped to run it for more than 20 years.

    Gedling Borough Council is planning to pass full control of the building on Wollaton Avenue to Gedling Play Forum.

    The charity runs a ‘scrapstore’ at the centre, turning items that would be thrown away into arts and crafts for children. It is also used by artists and schools.

    The transfer of the building would provide the security of a 99-year lease on ‘peppercorn rent’ – meaning for a very low or nominal fee – and allow the charity to access more long-term funding.

    Gedling Play Forum intends to provide family play activities at community events, activities and workshops for outside organisations, as well as volunteering opportunities and meeting spaces.

    The group first applied for the transfer in 2022, and the council is expected to approve it at a Cabinet meeting on Thursday, April 18.

    Ward Councillor Andrew Ellwood (Liberal Democrat) wrote in support of the new arrangement.

    “I appreciate the work that the Play Forum does both in the Gedling Borough community as a whole as well as more locally in the Phoenix Ward area. I wish the Play Forum well for the future,” he said.

    “The transfer in a sense formalises the current situation with regard to the building so it seems to be useful to both the Council and the Play Forum in providing a level of certainty going forward.”

    A council report notes the centre is located “in an area of substantial community need” and it would help to secure the facility’s future.

    The Play Forum has been responsible for repair costs for the last 20 years on various short-term leases.

    It’s estimated the transfer will save the council around £1,000 a year in insurance.

    Developer hopes to transform dilapidated buildings near Gedling Country Park into modern holiday lets and boost tourism in area.

    Joe Locker (LDR Reporter)
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    Developer hopes to transform dilapidated buildings near Gedling Country Park into modern holiday lets and boost tourism in area.

    The site, off Spring Lane in Lambley, is currently home to four single-storey outbuildings which have been left in a state of disrepair.

    Applicant Mr D Hayer wants to transform the buildings into three holiday lets and a cycle storage building.

    Planning documents, which will now be considered by Gedling Borough Council, say: “The proposal is to renovate the existing dilapidated outbuildings and create three modern self-contained holiday lets, complete with an ancillary store building.

    “The outbuilding structures have been sensitively re-clad with materials in keeping with both the existing buildings in places, but also of a domestic nature; to suit the surrounding uses and material palette.

    “As a result of the conversion, the site benefits from significant improvements including the removal of concrete and tarmac hardstanding. This is replaced with materials of a softer nature including a significant amount of green space and planting.”

    A planning statement says the lets would provide “much-needed” accommodation for tourists, situated next to the popular Gedling Country Park.

    The land the buildings sit on is designated green belt, however the applicant says the plans would reduce the footprint of the buildings and make the area more attractive with extra landscaping, including native trees and hedge rows.

    Through these changes the applicant argues the green belt would be improved.

    Access to the site would be via a private driveway running parallel to
    the neighbouring property, 314 Spring Lane.

    “A healthy tourism industry within the borough can help sustain economic growth and contribute to prosperous communities and attractive environments,” documents add.

    “Gedling as a local authority wants to increase the proportion of visitors to Greater Nottingham staying overnight in Gedling itself. The site would be a very attractive location for visitors.

    “The proposed units of self-catered accommodation would make an important contribution to the local economy in terms of support for existing community services and facilities.

    “Tourism is a significant contributor to the Gedling economy, but the market supply (number of beds) is relatively low. There is still a significant scope for an
    increase in bed spaces.”

    Gedling Borough Council’s planning committee is expected to make a final decision at a future date.

    A developer is hoping to transform a series of dilapidated buildings near Gedling Country Park into modern holiday lets to boost tourism in the area.

    The site, off Spring Lane in Lambley, is currently home to four single-storey outbuildings which have been left in a state of disrepair.

    Applicant Mr D Hayer wants to transform the buildings into three holiday lets and a cycle storage building.

    Planning documents, which will now be considered by Gedling Borough Council, say: “The proposal is to renovate the existing dilapidated outbuildings and create three modern self-contained holiday lets, complete with an ancillary store building.

    “The outbuilding structures have been sensitively re-clad with materials in keeping with both the existing buildings in places, but also of a domestic nature; to suit the surrounding uses and material palette.

    “As a result of the conversion, the site benefits from significant improvements including the removal of concrete and tarmac hardstanding. This is replaced with materials of a softer nature including a significant amount of green space and planting.”

    A planning statement says the lets would provide “much-needed” accommodation for tourists, situated next to the popular Gedling Country Park.

    The land the buildings sit on is designated green belt, however the applicant says the plans would reduce the footprint of the buildings and make the area more attractive with extra landscaping, including native trees and hedge rows.

    Through these changes the applicant argues the green belt would be improved.

    Access to the site would be via a private driveway running parallel to
    the neighbouring property, 314 Spring Lane.

    “A healthy tourism industry within the borough can help sustain economic growth and contribute to prosperous communities and attractive environments,” documents add.

    “Gedling as a local authority wants to increase the proportion of visitors to Greater Nottingham staying overnight in Gedling itself. The site would be a very attractive location for visitors.

    “The proposed units of self-catered accommodation would make an important contribution to the local economy in terms of support for existing community services and facilities.

    “Tourism is a significant contributor to the Gedling economy, but the market supply (number of beds) is relatively low. There is still a significant scope for an
    increase in bed spaces.”

    Gedling Borough Council’s planning committee is expected to make a final decision at a future date.

    Plans for new cycle bridge over River Trent recommended for approval

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    Plans for new cycle bridge over River Trent recommended for approval

    Plans for an 87 metre-long pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Trent have been recommended for approval.

    A full planning application was submitted by Nottingham City Council in February, following lengthy delays.

    The new bridge will link the Trent Basin area west of Trent Lane, 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 65 years.

    Consultancy firm Pick Everard will deliver the bridge project alongside infrastructure group Balfour Beatty.

    Plans have now been recommended for approval by council officers and will be considered at a Nottingham City Council Planning Committee meeting on April 17.

    “The proposed development would significantly improve the opportunity for north-south accessibility over the river,” documents say.

    An artist’s impression of the new bridge at Trent Basin
    Bridge over Trent

    “It would be of particular benefit to existing and future residents of the Trent Basin and Waterside developments in general, providing pedestrian and cycle access to the south side of the river and its large areas of open space and recreation.

    “It would also allow for safer pedestrian and cycle access into the city from the south as an alternative to the vehicle-dominated Trent and Lady Bay bridge crossings.

    “It should also be seen as an important development in the sequence of bridge crossings over the river, extending the opportunity for the public enjoyment of the riverside environment as well as providing the incentive for the further development of the Waterside area, including the implementation of further sections of the riverside path along its northern edge.”

    Money for the bridge, which is expected to cost around £12m, will come from the Department for Transport (DfT) Transforming Cities Fund.

    The ‘network arch-style’ bridge will be four metres in width, up from the previously proposed 3.5 metres, following a consultation.

    An online survey received a total of 1,198 responses, with 83 per cent supporting the scheme, 65 per cent supporting the proposed location, and 75 per cent liking the proposed design.

    The Nottingham Civic Society also says it “wholeheartedly supports” the plans alongside other groups including Pedals and Nottingham Friends of the Earth.

    The land on the north side of the river forms part of housing developer Blueprint’s Trent Basin site, which will deliver approximately 350 homes and apartments.

    Amphitheatre-style steps will be created at the base of the bridge ramp and, in addition to the main bridge, a connecting bridge over Trent Basin is proposed to provide better connections.

    The south side landing, abutments and ramps will fall on Environment Agency-owned embankment land which forms a bank between the path and the river.

    The council is currently in the process of acquiring part of this land to build and maintain the scheme.

    Directly adjacent to the proposed scheme is land owned by Nottinghamshire Sports Properties Limited, which is used as sports fields by a number of organisations making up the Nottinghamshire Sports Club (NSC) including Nottingham Rugby and Nottinghamshire County Cricket.

    The development also falls within Rushcliffe Borough Council’s administrative area, so this council will also need to give permission before work can actually start.

    The city council told the Local Democracy Reporting Service that, while it cannot comment because it is both the applicant and planning authority, it is waiting to hear from Rushcliffe Borough Council as to when it will go to its planning committee.

    New fleet of electric buses take to Gedling borough streets

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    New fleet of electric buses take to Gedling borough streets

    A new fleet of electric buses are now serving passengers in Gedling borough as part of a £32.2m project.

    The Red 50 service from Victoria Retail Park, Netherfield, to the city was one of the first to be served by the new fleet on Monday (8).

    Zero emission buses will also carry passengers on Blue 39 to Thorneywood and Carlton Valley.

    The single-decker buses, which are partly funded by the government, cost around £400,000 each and have a range of up to 275 miles.

    Nottingham City Transport (NCT) aims to end the use of diesel buses and help the city become carbon-neutral by 2028.

    The firm expects to have changed its entire fleet to electric by 2034.

    David Astill, NCT managing director said, “This is the very start of an exciting new era in the long history of NCT.

    “We are keen to play our part as Nottingham aspires to be carbon-neutral by 2028. The delivery of our first 24 electric buses marks just the start of a programme that will see our remaining diesel powered buses leave the fleet over the next four years.”

    Gedling borough weather Wednesday, April 10

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    Gedling borough weather Wednesday, April 10

    A dry and bright start to the day for Gedling borough residents. Cloud thickening from the west as rain arrives late morning however, with strengthening winds and outbreaks of rain into the afternoon. Drier by late afternoon but lighter rain continuing on and off into the evening. Maximum temperature 13 °C.

    Remaining windy and overcast through the evening and overnight with continued outbreaks of rain becoming gradually drier by dawn. Mild. Minimum temperature 12 °C.

    The Met Office forecast a likely dry Thursday with winds easing and bright spells giving a warm feel. Outbreaks of rain possible overnight. Maximum temperature 18 °C.

    Voters in Gedling borough urged to register before deadline and ensure voice is heard in May elections

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    Voters in Gedling borough urged to register before deadline and ensure voice is heard in May elections

    With less than one week left to register to vote for the local elections in England and Wales, the Electoral Commission is reminding voters that they must be registered to ensure their voice is heard on May 2. 

    Eligible voters will be able to pick the police and crime commissioner (PCCs) to represent Nottinghamshire. The role of a PCC is to make sure that the local police in their area is meeting the needs of the community as well as cutting crime and delivering an effective and efficient police service within their police force area.

    Gedling borough voters will also have a chance to select the first East Midlands Mayor who will preside over how an annual budget of more than £38bn is spent across Notts and Derbyshire.

    For more information about the East Midlands Combined County Authority elections, please click here.

    When is election day?

    Voters will go to the polls on Thursday, May 2 between 7am and 10pm.

    The results will likely be tallied overnight and announced some time on Friday, May 3.

    Voters will be asked to show photographic ID at polling stations, such as a passport, driving license, blue badge or an Older Person’s Bus Pass.

    If you don’t have this, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate by Wednesday, April 24.

    You can only vote if your name is on the Register of Electors. You may need to update this if you have never voted before, moved house or changed your name since the last election.

    This can be done online before Tuesday, April 16.

    How can I vote?

    The most common way to vote is in person at your local polling station, however this isn’t possible for everyone due to health reasons, disabilities or other commitments.

    You can apply for a postal vote online or by filling in an application form. You will need to do this before Wednesday, April 17 to ensure it is processed in time for the May elections.

    You can also designate someone as a proxy to vote on your behalf. 

    Online applications will need to be made by Wednesday, April 24, and your proxy will still need to bring ID.

    Will i need Voter ID?

    Since May 2023, voters have had to show an accepted form of photo ID at polling stations to vote in person at most elections.

    The rules apply to:

    • all local elections in England, including those for mayors and the London Assembly
    • all local referendums and parliamentary by-elections in England
    • police and crime commissioner elections in England and Wales
    • UK general elections

    There is no need to show ID if voting:

    • by post
    • for the Scottish or Welsh Parliament
    • in local elections in Scotland or Wales

    Voters in Northern Ireland have had to show photo ID since 2003.

    What documents can you use as photo ID?

    There are 22 acceptable forms of ID, including:

    • passports
    • driving licences
    • Older or Disabled Person’s bus passes
    • Oyster 60+ cards

    You can use out-of-date photo ID as long as you look the same.

    What if I don’t have an acceptable form of ID?

    You can exchange a paper driving licence for a photocard, or apply for a photocard travel pass if you’re aged 60 or over, disabled, or registered blind or partially sighted.

    Anyone registered to vote without the correct ID – or who no longer looks like their photo – can apply for a free document known as a Voter Authority Certificate.

    The deadline to apply before the May elections is Wednesday 24 April.

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