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Static vs Dynamic IP Addresses: How Changes Work

Graham Finch
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Static vs Dynamic IP Addresses: How Changes Work

The modern internet can be thought of as akin to a very complex, and very fast, kind of messaging system. But no messaging system can function without a way of distinguishing one recipient from another. This is where the Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Control Protocol (that’s TCP/IP) comes in. It works by assigning every device on a network a unique address. These addresses are known as IP addresses.

What Are Static and Dynamic IP Addresses?

There are two main types of IP addresses: static ones, and dynamic ones. As the name might suggest, the former remain fixed, while the latter are assigned automatically.

It’s possible to configure a network, or device, to use either. But in most UK homes, dynamic IPs are the default, while static addresses are reserved for particular devices, like the router. So, a new device might connect to the network, and be assigned an address via what’s known as the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server.

How Dynamic IP Addresses Change (and Why They Do)

Dynamic IP addresses change every time a new device connects to the network. You can think of it like checking into a hotel. You don’t have the same room assigned every time you visit, and this allows the hotel to effectively manage capacity.

Dynamic addresses are more difficult to track, which makes them inherently more secure. They’re also more user-friendly and flexible. When the address isn’t being chosen by the user, there’s no risk of one device conflicting with another.

When and Why Static IP Addresses Stay the Same

For all of the advantages of a dynamic address, it’s fair to say that static ones haven’t gone anywhere. This is because they tend to offer advantages of their own. They tend to offer a simpler, more robust connection that makes them perfect for servers and business applications that are going to be used constantly, and that need special priority on the network.

If you want to set a static IP up at home, then you might need to overcome additional hurdles. You might even find that you’re unable to assign static IPs to your devices without paying extra.

If you want to learn how to change IP address yourself, then there are a number of online guides to consider.

Choosing the Right Option for Your Needs

For most home users, the flexibility and efficiency of a dynamic IP address makes it the go-to choice. If you’re doing something a little more elaborate, like hosting a website, or running an on-site storage server, then having a static address might be preferable. It can be a worthwhile exercise to try both, so you can understand exactly how they work, and which best fits your purposes.

New fraud warning after borough residenst served fake customer service phone numbers by AI

Emily Sanchez
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New fraud warning after borough residenst served fake customer service phone numbers by AI

A warning has been issued urging people in Gedling borough to ‘stay alert’ after new research revealed AI tools are directing customers to fake customer service phone lines – putting millions of consumers at risk of fraud.

It has been revealed criminals are exploiting AI‑powered tools so that consumers looking to contact trusted brands are shown fake phone numbers, websites and search results, which they use to capture data and perpetrate fraud.

Virgin Media O2, who carried out the research, say they have dealt with fraud cases where customers have called these numbers and been scammed. It’s warning this sophisticated fraud is on the rise and urging consumers to be on their guard.

To help peopel stay safe, advice has been issued to people when looking for a customer service number online:

  • Only use customer service numbers listed on official company websites, apps or on your bill. For customers looking to speak to O2, the quickest way is calling 202 from an O2 device and for Virgin Media it’s 150 from the landline.
  • Be cautious of numbers returned by search engines, social media posts or AI tools
  • Never share security codes or personal details with unsolicited callers – no matter who they say they are from.
  • Report suspected calls and texts to 7726 on any network to help shut down scams faster in future.

Murray Mackenzie, Director of Fraud Prevention at Virgin Media O2, said: “Criminals know when people search for help, they’re often looking for a quick answer. AI tools are creating new opportunities for fraudsters to create realistic looking fake numbers that appear through search results or chatbots, putting people at risk of calling a criminal rather than their trusted provider.

“At Virgin Media O2, we’re doing all we can to keep customers safe by blocking known scammer numbers on the network and using AI to flag more than 1 billion suspicious calls to date. But with scammers looking to exploit new channels to target victims, everyone can help us keep people safe by reporting dodgy numbers to 7726 so we can shut down scams faster in future.”  

Residents can find out more about how to protect themselves from scams and stay one step ahead of fraud at Stop Think Fraud – the UK Government’s national awareness campaign.

New JCB pothole machines to be on Notts roads ‘within two weeks’

Lauren Monaghan
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New JCB pothole machines to be on Notts roads ‘within two weeks’

Reform’s new JCB pothole machines will be working on the borough’s roads within the next two weeks, says the council leader.

Back in February, the Reform-led Nottinghamshire County Council announced it would be purchasing at least two JCB Pothole Pro machines to help with tackling the declining state of the county’s roads.

The machines have been trialled by neighbouring Reform-run authorities in Derbyshire and Lincolnshire and typically cost between £150,000 and £200,000.

The council has recently embarked on critical highway projects, announcing £2 million to go towards emergency repairs across dozens of sites in February   and its £122.5 million pot for phase one of fixing roads, which launched in early April.

Council leader, Mick Barton, said the new machines will be used for around 200 to 250 square metres of patching repairs, which then prepares roads for surface dressing.

He said: “Once we’ve patched them all and got them all into a satisfactory condition, then we’ll do the surface dressing.

“They [the machines] will definitely be on the roads within the next two weeks. Maybe the end of next week – but we’ll quantify that in the next few days.”

The leader said once the machines are out on the roads, they will be used every day.

He said: “They’ll be able to do 200-to-250 metres a day and we’re going to judge that every day how much they do, on a weekly basis and monthly basis to make sure we’re getting value for money.”

Road conditions are known to worsen during winter months, where cold and wet weather can chip away at roads or more easily undo any temporary works or patching.

Cllr Barton says the next winter period will be different, where highway teams will be working through all seasons, even laying hot tarmac during winter.

Nottinghamshire County Council’s cabinet also approved the authority’s ‘phase two’ works in a meeting on Thursday, adding millions more pounds to its £122.5 million highways pot for 2026/27 in phase one.

An extra £58.75 million will be pumped into the county’s highway network for 2026/27, bringing the total spend on roads to £181.25 million – when factoring in the £2 million emergency works earlier this year, that figure settles at more than £183 million.

Speaking in Thursday’s meeting on the further cash boost, Cllr Barton said: “But it’s not over now, we’re going to parliament in the summer and will try and get some more money because we’ve got to now prepare for next year.

“We’ve got over 130 people working on the roads at the minute. We’ve got the eight crews out at the moment doing the first-time fixes and two more starting in a few weeks’ time.

“The game changer for me is the 12 months of the year they’re going to be doing that and that will make a big impact next winter. We’re working on the next winter’s programme already.”

Cllr Rory Green, cabinet member for children’s and families, said: “This year we’ve seen record-breaking responses to pothole reports, higher reports.

“This is for the people and areas like Ashfield, that some of us represent, that have been abandoned for years.”

Both phases of spending should lead to the authority’s highways works backlog being reduced by nearly £100 million, from its peak of £414 million to an estimated £317 million, the council says.

The boost of cash comes after a September 2025 survey found about 38 per cent of the county’s roads in ‘poor condition’, along with more than half of all road marking being in ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’ condition.

Police swoop in and shut down Arnold house that became ‘magnet’ for anti-social behaviour

Emily Sanchez
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Police swoop in and shut down Arnold house that became ‘magnet’ for anti-social behaviour

Police have boarded up a home in Arnold after a host of noise complaints, fights and drugs use were linked to the property.

Officers from the Gedling Central Neighbourhood Policing Team secured the closure order on 72 Bentwell Avenue following a series of complaints from nearby residents.

The property was boarded up on Thursday (23) following the granting of an order at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court – it is believed to be the first order of its kind secured in Gedling borough.

Police have boarded up the property

The order will be in place for three months and prohibits anyone from entering the house.

If an individual breaches the order they will be committing an offence and be liable to imprisonment and/or a fine.

Problems at the property included loud music, parties into the early hours of the morning and other antisocial behaviour.

There have also been sporadic reports of drug use and a fight involving weapons in January this year.

Sergeant Alison Riley, of the Gedling Central neighbourhood policing team, said: “It is disappointing when an address becomes a magnet for antisocial behaviour in the way this house has done.

“Police were repeatedly called to the address and the number of complaints meant we were determined to take action.

“Although the order is a first for Gedling we won’t hesitate to take action like this in future. In neighbourhood policing we always act when an address becomes such a problem for the whole community.

“It is also pleasing that members of the community had the confidence in their neighbourhood team to share their accounts and provide the evidence we needed to shut the property down.

“I hope this order now gives residents in the community some respite from these issues.

“It should also serve as a warning to other people about what could happen to them if they behave in this way.”

To report antisocial behaviour, call 101 or use the Live Chat option on our website. If you don’t report it the problems may continue – so don’t rely on someone else to report it for you.

Gedling councillors welcome U-turn on proposals to punish flytippers in vehicles with licence penalty points

Emily Sanchez
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Gedling councillors welcome U-turn on proposals to punish flytippers in vehicles with licence penalty points

Two Gedling borough councillors have praised a Government decision to u-turn on powers to punish fly-tippers.

An amendment to the Crime and Policing Bill to hit drivers who litter from their vehicles with penalty points on their licence was proposed by the Conservatives and will now be considered.

This change means the Secretary of State will now consult on establishing a system for flytippers in vehicles to place points on their licences. 

The measure was originally voted down at Committee stage, but will now be included.

An amendment had been tabled to give police the powers to seize vehicles used for fly-tipping but this wasn’t supported by the Government.

Conservative Cllrs Sam Smith &  Mike Adams, who represent the Trent Valley Ward on Gedling Borough Council, said: “Fly-tipping continues to blight our communities.

“Our constituents across Trent Valley, in Stoke Bardolph, Gedling, Burton Joyce and Rivendell, are fed up with seeing rubbish dumped on our streets or in our beautiful green spaces.

“We welcome the Government’s u-turn to put points on the licenses of fly-tippers and will continue to hold their feet to the fire on extra powers for the police to seize vehicles.

“Labour-run Gedling Borough Council must now get a grip of this issue and start punishing fly-tippers”

Chris Philp MP, Shadow Home Secretary, said: “Fly-tippers are turning our towns and countryside into dumping grounds. Fly-tipping is a scourge on our communities. 

“I am pleased to see that the Government have finally u-turned due to pressure and decided to implement our measures to put points on the licenses of fly-tippers and seize their vehicles.”

‘You couldn’t not hit one’: Motorists on pothole-ridden Carlton Hill welcome emergency fixes

Lauren Monaghan
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‘You couldn’t not hit one’: Motorists on pothole-ridden Carlton Hill welcome emergency fixes

Drivers forced to swerve around potholes on Carlton Hill, labelled one of Nottinghamshire’s “worst roads” say it is now like a “dream” after repairs finally took place after months of problems.

Residents travelling along Carlton Hill, Carlton, had been suffering with poor road conditions for months after a weakening section of road, near the Cromwell Street junction and the Tesco Superstore, got progressively worse.

The bottom of Carlton Hill had been getting into an increasingly worse state since the turn of the year, with problems first reported before Christmas 2025.

Reform-led Nottinghamshire County Council, the authority responsible for highways, announced an emergency £2 million pot of money in February this year to tackle roads across the county in the most dire state.

Part of the cash was used to resurface the section of Carlton Hill, where machines left the site last Monday (April 20).

Works across dozens of sites started in March and are due to be completed soon but, since then, the authority has announced a further “record-level” £181.25 million in 2026/27 to start fixing Nottinghamshire’s deteriorated roads.

Standing on the side of the resurfaced Carlton Hill section, council leader Mick Barton told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) it was “one of the worst in the county”.

He said: “We realised what such a bad state it was in the county, this was one of around 45 projects completed, they’ll complete in a few weeks time.

“This has needed doing for years, as part of that £2 million project, this was one of the worst in the county and it desperately needed doing.

“We’ve got these roads all across the county. It’s due to the neglect – it’s nobody’s fault individually – it’s been a lack of investment for the last 20 years, but we are addressing that as much as we can.”

Nearby resident Sharron has lived near the problem road for 10 years told the LDRS she welcomed the multi-million investment into the roads “wholeheartedly”.

Speaking on the Carlton Hill works, she said: “It was awful, there was pothole after pothole in that whole section, from the bottom of [Southdale Road] to just past the [Texaco] garage.

“Literally you were swerving to avoid everything and every morning it was like being on a fair ride, it was awful – now it’s a dream to drive on.”

The pothole situation had been so bleak on Carlton Hill that Sharron said drivers “couldn’t not hit one” as the damage was close together.

Lindsey Greenwood, who has also lived near the works for four years, said the section of road was in a state “well before Christmas” but was at its worst from February.

She said: “There was a lot of swerving, there was a lot of deep holes – horrendous.

“This junction has always been dodgy at the bottom [of Southdale road], so to try and get out and cars are trying to worm their way around all the holes, it was definitely the worst round here.”

Ms Greenwood said she often had to drive onto the other side of the road to avoid any road damage.

Speaking on the council’s boosts of money for road fixes, she said: “It’s good but then you just think what are we going to cut corners on to use that money on?… You can’t fix one thing without causing problems elsewhere can you?”

One man living nearby said one particular pothole on the road was that significant a cone had been placed in it.

He said: “Ever since Reform have been in things have been 100 per cent better – it’s nice to see things being done. Since the resurfacing it’s safer.”

In February, Reform-led Nottinghamshire County Council announced it would be purchasing at least two JCB Pothole Pro machines to help with tackling the declining state of the county’s roads.

Cllr Barton recently told the LDRS he expects the JCBs to be out on the roads within the next two weeks.

The machines have been trialled by neighbouring Reform-run authorities in Derbyshire and Lincolnshire and typically cost between £150,000 and £200,000.

The new machines will be be able to complete 200 to 250 square metres of patching repairs each day which then prepares roads for surface dressing.

Rumours supermarket giant could take over former pub

Lauren Monaghan
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Rumours supermarket giant could take over former pub

Supermarket giant Tesco could soon take over a former Arnold pub according to growing rumours – but official plans have yet to be filed with bosses.

Rumours about the future of The Eagle are circulating after the ex-boozer, in Howbeck Road, Arnold, closed down earlier this year and was listed for sale, seeking offers around £550,000.

The pub, which opened in 1979, was extensively refurbished in 2015 and comprised two open-plan bars, a compact kitchen, office, a large ground-floor cellar along with the 30-space car park outside.

It closed down suddenly in May 2024 before reopening up once again but shut down for good in early 2026.

Now, rumours are growing that a large supermarket chain – rumoured to be Tesco – may have its sights set on the spot.

PICTURED: The Eagle pub in Arnold shut its doors in early 2026 (IMAGE: Google)

In March this year, plans were submitted to Gedling Borough Council to change the use of the empty space from a pub into a shop, impacting the ground floor only and leaving the upstairs residence unaffected.

However, documents do not state which business or retailer is set to take over the space, describing them only as the “proposed end user”.

Documents said the “proposed end user” will submit a separate planning application for “signage and external alterations” at a different date.

So far, no other application has been submitted to the council for the same address, but a former landlady previously told NottinghamshireLive the pub had been purchased by a supermarket chain.

Now, “street” rumours are circulating that Tesco could end up moving in.

Gedling Borough Council leader, John Clarke (Lab) told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) that he had heard a “street rumour that it could be Tesco”.

He said: “As a CAMRA member I’m sorry the pub’s shut.

“There’s a fair amount of housing that’s gone on not too far from there so it would be good for people.

“I would welcome it because you see what happens to buildings that are left for a long while, they get damaged.

“The biggest welcome is the building won’t be standing empty and we’ll be collecting council tax, which is an issue when buildings stay empty.”

Nottinghamshire County Councillor John Semens (Ref), who represents Arnold North, said he had heard a similar rumour.

He said: “I think anything being used is better than an empty building.

“It generates income, it’s a service for people. We’ve got enough empty units without adding to them.”

Tesco already had – and has – a presence on the road. In May 2023, the Tesco Express on Howbeck Road – just opposite the former Eagle pub – closed down.

The spot was then replaced by One Stop – which is owned by Tesco – where the convenience store has remained ever since.

The LDRS contacted Tesco for comment on two separate occasions to confirm whether it had plans to take over the site, but the supermarket chain did not respond.

Any future retailer moving into the former Howbeck Road pub will be revealed at a later stage.

Gedling Lotto results: Winning numbers for Saturday, April 25, 2026

Gedling Eye Reporter
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Gedling Lotto results: Winning numbers for Saturday, April 25, 2026

There is a chance to win up to £25,000 every Saturday when you play Gedling Lotto.

You just need to match six numbers to win the £25,000 jackpot.

We now publish the winning numbers after each Saturday night.

THIS WEEK’S WINNING NUMBERS (25/04/26)

5 4 4 6 6 6

How does Gedling Lotto work?

Gedling Lotto is a weekly lottery draw that raises money for good causes across Gedling Borough. All good causes supported by the lottery will benefit the Gedling Borough and its residents.

Play the lottery, support Gedling Borough – it’s that simple!

From every £1 ticket you buy, 60p will go to local good causes in the Gedling Borough and improve our community.

Some of the many causes to benefit from the Lotto include:

  • Arnbrook Primary School
  • Arnold Swimming Club
  • Gedling Play Forum
  • Gedling Conservation Trust
  • Lambley Village Cricket Club

You can sign up to play HERE

Police issue warning urging Gedling borough residents to be vigilant over remote access fraud

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Police issue warning urging Gedling borough residents to be vigilant over remote access fraud

Police are warning Gedling borough residents to be alert to fraudsters who trick victims into giving remote access to their phones or computers.

Remote access scams tend to start with a browser pop-up appearing on a potential victim’s phone or computer that warns them that their device has been infected with a virus.

It could also be a phone call from an individual claiming to be from their bank demanding they urgently need access to their device to cancel a fraudulent transaction.

The victim is then persuaded to download and connect to a remote access tool that the fraudster says is required for them to deal with the problem.

Once the imposter has gained access to the person’s mobile or computer, they can then access private banking details and steal money.

Kirsty Jackson, a cyber protect and prevent officer at Nottinghamshire Police, said: “While remote access tools can be safe when used legitimately, it’s important to understand that they can be misused by criminals to commit fraud.

“Remember – scammers can’t steal what you don’t share. Never allow remote access as a result of an unsolicited call, browser pop-up, or text messages.

“The consequences of doing so can be devastating and have seen victims lose thousands of pounds.

“That’s why it is important to never grant remote access to anyone who contacts you out of the blue.”

The police team at Report Fraud have now put together a list of tips to help you cut down on the risk of being scammed using remote access

  • only install software or grant remote access to your computer if you’re asked by someone you know and trust, such as a friend or family member, and never as a result of an unsolicited call, browser pop up, or text message
  • remember, a bank or service provider will never contact you out of the blue requesting remote access to your device
  • If you believe your laptop, PC, tablet or phone has been infected with a virus or some other type of malware, follow the NCSC’s guidance on recovering an infected device
  • Protect your money by contacting your bank immediately on a different device from the one the scammer contacted you on
  • Report it to Report Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or via the online reporting hub

East Mids Mayor gives Notts extra £64m for roads after plea for more cash

Joseph Connolly (Local Democracy Reporter)
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East Mids Mayor gives Notts extra £64m for roads after plea for more cash

Nottinghamshire’s roads are set for another £64 million boost after council bosses put in a special request to the East Midlands Mayor.

The council had already been allocated £47m for asset maintenance by the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) for 2026/2027, as part of Mayor Claire Ward’s boost for each of the region’s four major councils – Nottinghamshire, Nottingham, Derby and Derbyshire.

Now, after submitting a business case about why they could do with extra funds, Nottinghamshire County Council will receive even more cash, spread over the next three years.

However, speaking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS), the Mayor shrugged off suggestions that the authority could get its money earlier than planned.

Documents released this week by the county council showed that it was hoping to get its money sooner in order to avoid needing to take out loans – which would accrue interest on them – to meet their own targets.

County bosses are hoping to accelerate their “highway maintenance programme” to get it done as soon as possible.

But this would require them getting the £20m they’re set to receive for 2027/2028 now – which would require EMCCA approval.

Documents said: “If it is not possible for EMCCA to support the accelerated delivery of their funding allocations, then the council will be required to provide short-term bridging finance arrangements. If this is the case, then this will create budget pressures.”

Asked about this, the Mayor said that she “was not here to run Nottinghamshire County Council”.

She said: “They will get their money but they also know they can plan for the next three years because they’ve got that funding. If they decide that they want to borrow against that longer term income, that’s a matter for them.

“I’m not here to run Nottinghamshire County Council. That is their decision. That is a matter for them how they deliver it. They cannot say that they have not received more than generous levels of funding to fix the roads.”

The extra £64m is solely for Nottinghamshire.

The funding was agreed at a meeting of EMCCA’s transport committee, which is made up of members of all constituent authorities, on April 2,  with no concerns raised about the extra money for the county.

The cash will be split into pots of around an extra £13m for 2026-2027 and pots of between £20m and £25m for the following two financial years.

The announcement comes after the Mayor previously shut down suggestions that a remaining unallocated £19m from the asset maintenance pot should go to Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire County Council’s cabinet member for transport and environment, Councillor Bert Bingham, had asked the question at the previous transport committee meeting in January.

He argued that Nottinghamshire was subject to “underfunding” and a lack of representation in comparison to other EMCCA councils, noting that the £47m allocation was still £35m short of the number he said the county would need to keep the roads in the same state they’re in now.

But the Mayor told the LDRS in February that his plea was “never going to be accepted by anyone else”.

Now, after a full case was presented as to why the county should have more, it appears her position has softened.

It should be noted, however, that the money will not come from the spare £19m that wasn’t allocated, for highway maintenance.

Instead, it will come from a separate pot intended for “communities and neighbourhoods” – for the upkeep of smaller roads, “active travel” assets such as footpaths and bike lanes, and to refurbish pedestrian crossings, traffic signals and barriers.

Ms Ward said: “The council asked me for more money specifically and I worked with them to say: ‘Yes, but you need to show me what more you’re going to deliver for that and you also need to show me how we can use what you do in this area as almost like a test base for the rest of the region.’

“I will hold (the council) to account on it. They’ve told me that they are very pleased. I recently met with (county council leader) Mick Barton who expressed his gratitude for that additional funding and has reassured me that they plan to spend that to improve the roads and get it up to the standards that we want. I think it shows the focus that we have on road improvements.

“It proves my point that if you work with me and make a good case then EMCCA can deliver funding – because it is a priority for me to see those roads improved.”

EMCCA documents revealed that the county council had raised concerns about the standards of its “highway network environment, not just the condition of the highway surfaces.”

They say that the council case was that the money was needed “to deliver a more holistic local highways programme giving wider benefits whilst also creating the opportunity to raise network standards.”

And it confirmed that the approach “will serve as a testbed for the region and be evaluated over the early years of delivery with the potential for wider adoption.”

The proposed cash boost will be brought before EMCCA’s full board of members in June for final approval.

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