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Netflix users in Gedling borough are being targeted by sophisticated scam

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Netflix users in Gedling borough are being targeted by sophisticated scam

Action Fraud has today issued a warning to Netflix users in the borough after a large rise in reports of fake emails purporting to be from the streaming giant.

The phishing mails claim there has been an issue with the account, or that it has been suspended.

The communication then states that in order to “update” your account, the customer will need to submit their personal details.

The link in the emails then leads to a genuine-looking Netflix phishing websites designed to steal your username and password, as well as payment details.


Action Fraud is now urging Netflix users not to give away their personal or financial information.

A spokesman said: “Watch out for these fake Netflix emails. Always question unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information in case it’s a scam.

“Never automatically click on a link in an unexpected email or text.”

“If you think you have fallen for one of these scams, you should let your bank know as soon as possible and report it to Action Fraud.”

 

Cheers! Meet Mapperley’s newest bar and micropub The Blues Dawg

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Cheers! Meet Mapperley’s newest bar and micropub The Blues Dawg

A micro pub in Mapperley has today pulled its first pints after opening its doors following a major renovation.

The Blues Dawg has now taken over what used to be the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance shop on Woodborough Road.

Anticipation has been building for the unveiling of the new pub since plans were announced for the new venture back in the summer.

Our photos provide a glimpse of what customers can expect from the latest addition to the Mapperley bar scene.

PICTURED: The first punters enjoy the selection of real ales on offer

The brains behind the new operation is Ralph Glover.

Ralph has combined his passion for blues music and also love of dogs to create the Blues Dawg’s distinctive theme.

SOUND CHOICE: The pub’s decor has a strong musical theme running throughout

Although Ralph has been involved in the micropub business before, this is his first solo venture.

He told Gedling Eye: “I am from the local area and was always surprised that Mapperley hadn’t got a micropub already as they are quickly springing up all over Nottingham.

“When the right property became available, I thought the time was right to launch the first one up here and offer something a bit different to the great bars and pubs we already have.”

EXTERIOR: The latest pub to open on Mapperley Top

“I hope people really like the pub as it’s really intimate. We’ll be putting on live music regularly and we’re also dog friendly too. We offer discount to CAMRA Members.”

The Blues Dawg will be open six days a week fro Tuesday to Sunday. Doors open at 12pm each day and close at 11pm each evening.

Celebs call on people in borough to join jean team

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Celebs call on people in borough to join jean team

People in Gedling borough are being urged to dig out their denim and join the jean team as part of an annual fundraiser taking place across the UK next week.

Jeans for Genes Day, which takes place next Friday (September 21) raises money for children and families affected by life-altering genetic disorders.

Monies raise during the annual event funds the work of Genetic Disorders UK and provides grants to organisations for projects, day-to-day support, equipment, respite and events which bring together affected children and their families.

People across the borough are now being urged to sign up for a free fundraising pack, pull on a pair of jeans and make a small donation on the day.

Celebs supporting this year’s campaign include Peter Andre, Rochelle Humes and Kimberley Walsh

It is estimated that one in 25 children is affected by a genetic disorder, which means 30,000 babies and children are diagnosed in the UK every year. Whereas some disorders are apparent at birth, others are diagnosed at different stages throughout childhood.

Girls Aloud star Kimberly Walsh said she was really happy to be backing this year’s campaign

She said: “This charity campaign works so hard every year to raise money for the children living with genetic disorders and their families.

“Not only is Jeans for Genes Day a fun excuse to wear your denim to school or work, it is a great way to be a part of a greater community that wants to support these families, because of that I strongly encourage everyone to get involved with this incredible cause!”

To sign up for your free fundraising pack visit https://www.jeansforgenesday.org/

Police put out knife amnesty bins across Gedling borough

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Police put out knife amnesty bins across Gedling borough

Knife amnesty bins are to be placed at Carlton Fire Station, Oxclose Lane Police Station and the council’s Civic Centre as part of the county’s response to knife crime.

The seven-day knife amnesty has been organised by Nottinghamshire Police and is part of the national knife crime campaign Operation Sceptre.

The amnesty starts on Monday, September 17 and runs until midnight on Sunday, September 23.

Members of the public can hand over their unwanted knives without fear of prosecution for doing so, for the duration of the operation.

This is the first knife amnesty to be held in county since 2013 – when 278 knives were handed in.

Police forces across the country are taking part in the amnesty, with the aim of preventing knives falling into the hands of criminals.

Assistant Chief Constable Kate Meynell said: “Knives have no place on the streets of Nottinghamshire and we work tirelessly alongside partner agencies to catch offenders and prevent people becoming involved in knife crime in the first place.

“Nottinghamshire Police has the only dedicated Knife Crime Team outside of the Metropolitan Police and has reintroduced Schools and Early Intervention Officers who visit schools across Nottinghamshire to talk to young people about issues including knife crime. We also use positive, targeted response activity and carry out thorough investigations.

“We are proud to support this national seven-day knife amnesty as part of Operation Sceptre as yet another method of reducing the number of knives that could potentially fall into the wrong hands.”

ACC Meynell added that the amnesty bins are at various locations around the county, meaning people should all have one within easy access.

“We want the process of handing them in to be as simple as possible so there will be no paperwork to fill in. People can simply drop them in the bins and leave, and we will collect them all up at the end of the week and destroy them,” she added.

Chief Inspector Donna Lawton, knife crime lead for Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Our partners at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, Ashfield District Council, Bassetlaw District Council (Retford and Worksop), Broxtowe Borough Council, Gedling Borough Council, Nottingham City Council and Rushcliffe Borough Council are each supporting the operation by hosting bins at shared sites.

“This partnership approach shows that we are stronger when we work together on this issue which impacts on the communities we all serve.”

The amnesty will also be supported by highlighting other ongoing work the force engages in throughout the year to tackle knife crime, such as area weapons sweeps.

People are asked to check the opening times at their local amnesty points across the borough before they visit.

The participating stations and partner agency locations are as follows:

D-Day veteran to make trip back to Normandy

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D-Day veteran to make trip back to Normandy

A patient at a hospice in Mapperley will today (13) embark on a remembrance tour of the Normandy beaches where he took part in the D-Day landings 74 years ago.

Ray Mellors, who is a patient at Nottinghamshire Hospice, has not been back to France since he fought in the allied invasion of Western Europe, responded to a call for surviving World War II veterans to join tours provided free by the Royal British Legion with funding from the Treasury.

PICTURED: Ray Mellors

Ray, who sets off on the trip today (13), said: “Even though I said when I got home after the war I’m never going to cross that channel ever again, it’s something I’ve wanted to do for years.  I seriously never thought I’d go back. It means such a lot to me after all these years.

“You can’t imagine how much I’m looking forward to it. It’s something I’ve wanted to do for years.”

Ray, with others from the South Staffordshire Regiment, landed on Sword beach in Normandy shortly after D-Day and was heavily involved in the liberation of Caen before moving further into France and on to Belgium. He later joined Blackwatch regiment and took part in the Rhine crossing.


His week-long tour will take in the five Normandy beaches of Sword, Juno, Gold Utah and Omaha as well as Bayeux Cathedral and Bayeux War Cemetery. His trip will also take him to Caen – the first city liberated by his regiment.

Ray’s daughter Sharon, who is also his carer, spotted the Royal British Legion appeal for veterans and booked him onto the tour. Tours typically cater for 10 veterans, with a support team including a medic, a senior member of the Royal British Legion and an experienced tour guide. Each veteran can take a family member and carer, and hotels are carefully chosen for comfort and convenience with accessible walk-in showers.

Nichola Rowlands-Smith, Head of Travel at the Royal British Legion, said: ”It is very emotional and cathartic for veterans to do these tours. Often the things they remember are not macabre but funny stories – we encourage that kind of remembering.

“By the end of the trip there is such camaraderie among the veterans, they are all sharing stories. It can be very different to their life in the UK where they may be isolated. They are treated like celebrities by the French people who come out to meet them and ask for their autographs!”

Liz Morgan, Clinical Nurse Specialist at Nottinghamshire Hospice, said: “It’s important for patients to take opportunities like this while they can. Ray’s really excited about the trip and all the other patients and staff are excited for him.

She added: “We can’t wait to hear all about it and see the photographs when he gets back.”

Journeys of Remembrance are available for all ex-servicemen and women who fought in WWII to return to where they served free-of-charge. To discover more, visit www.arenatravel.com/our-holidays/remembrance-travel.

Tougher health checks now in place for those wanting gun licences in Gedling borough

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Tougher health checks now in place for those wanting gun licences in Gedling borough

A police force has introduced new rules forcing people in Gedling borough to provide an up-to-date assessment from their GP when applying for or renewing a licence.

Nottinghamshire Police today announced that every person who applies for a new firearms, shotgun or explosives licence will be required to provide the information with immediate effect.
The new requirement will also apply to renewals of licenses with effect from those certificates expiring from December 3, 2018.

Police say the change will enable them to make informed decisions which ‘will protect both gun users and the wider public’.

Current Home Office guidance states that if a police force does not receive a response to their request for medical information from the applicant’s GP, they should assume there are no medical issues and grant the applicant a licence.

The police say this means that across the country, licences to hold a firearm or shotgun are routinely granted without medical information being obtained by the police or consideration given to health issues that may increase risk to gun ownership.


Lincolnshire, Kent and Merseyside Police recently made the same policy changes.

Assistant Chief Constable Kate Meynell said: “This new approach will give greater protection to the residents of Nottinghamshire.  Individuals who due to medical conditions that are unsuitable to access and possess firearms, will no longer be able to do so.

“It will also allow us to have a greater understanding of those with a firearms licence. Previously if an applicant failed to provide medical information, an assumption was made, that they were safe to use firearms. We are no longer prepared to accept that risk.

“Our priority will always be to ensure the safety of everyone within Nottinghamshire.  We believe these changes enable us to achieve this”

For more information on the changes of the policy and to find out details of how to apply for a firearms licence please visit: https://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/advice/firearms

Carlton Station car park to close for repairs later this month

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Carlton Station car park to close for repairs later this month

A station car park is to close in Carlton for nearly a week for urgent maintenance works.

The car park for Carlton Station on Midland Road will shut from 5pm on Sunday, September 30.

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It will reopen again on Saturday, October 6.


A spokesman for East Midlands Trains who are carrying out the works said: “The car park is being closed to allow us to carry out some urgent maintenance works.

“We thank you for your patience during this time and are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you.”

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New contract will provide cheaper personal alarm service for Gedling Homes tenants

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New contract will provide cheaper personal alarm service for Gedling Homes tenants

Older and vulnerable tenants of a housing association in Gedling borough are set to benefit from cheaper costs for personal alarms after a new provider was awarded the contract for the service.

The new contract will see tenants of Gedling Homes who use the service receive more affordable pricing and around-the-clock help if needed. The service will also monitor fire alarms, lifts, door entries, and car parking barriers.

PICTURED: Close up of NOC bracelet on a wrist

Nottingham on Call (NOC), part of Nottingham City Homes, has been awarded a three-year contract to deliver a service that monitors social alarms (pendants, pull cords, fall detectors, pill dispensers etc.) and supports older and vulnerable people to feel safe and secure.  It provides immediate help if people find themselves in difficulty at any time.


Emma Wilson, Group Director of Neighbourhoods at Jigsaw Group, who now own Gedling Homes,  said: “We are really pleased to have secured a contract which provides great value for money for our customers and an improved service. We look forward to extending our professional relationship with NOC and developing our assistive technology offer over the next three years.”

Gill Moy, Director of Housing and Customer Services at Nottingham City Homes, said: “We are delighted to be working with Jigsaw Group to provide the peace of mind that their residents, and the families of their residents, need. We have a strong track record of delivering a high quality service to housing organisations that want to look after their older and more vulnerable residents, and we look forward to a long and successful working relationship with Jigsaw, and with Gedling Homes.”

Gedling Homes also provides social alarms through their GH Lifeline service to anyone who feels vulnerable and needs some extra reassurance when no-one is around at home.

Residents who would like more information on the personal alarm system or know someone who could benefit, can contact Gedling Homes on 0115 905 1515.

Man detained following armed stand-off with police in Arnold

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Man detained following armed stand-off with police in Arnold

Police say a man has been detained under the mental health act following an armed stand off with police in Arnold earlier today.

The incident took place at Jacobs Court in the town.

Armed officers were called to the flats at around 12.15pm today, following a report of a person armed with a weapon.

An ambulance was also in attendance.

A number of properties were evacuated as a precautionary measure, however people have now been told they can return home.

(Video above shows person leaving the property in an ambulance – video courtesy of Mark Logan)


A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “A 25-year old man has been detained under the Mental Health Act after an incident at a block of flats in Arnold.

They added: “We would like to thank people for their co-operation and apologise for the inconvenience caused.”

Funding approved to draw up business plan for ‘super council’

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Funding approved to draw up business plan for ‘super council’

A plan to abolish district and borough councils has taken a step forward after £270,000 in funding was approved to draw up a business plan.

The budget approved today will be spent on legal advice for Nottingham County Council’s detailed plan, as well as on consultation ahead of the final proposal.

There will then be a final vote on the scheme shortly after the local elections for district and borough councils in May next year.

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PICTURED: County Hall

In a meeting at County Hall today, the council leader Kay Cutts, who represents the Radcliffe-on-Trent ward for the Conservatives, denied that the plan was being drawn up ‘in secret’ and said that the council was forced to find savings one way or another.

She said if the super council – also known as a unitary authority – did not go ahead, then the council would be forced to cut services in order to make £54 million in savings over the next four years.


However this was dismissed as ‘Project Fear’ by Alan Rhodes, the leader of the Labour group.

Councillor Cutts said: “We currently spend £10 million on children’s centres. That is one of the services we would probably have to reduce by more than half.

“That’s what it will mean if we don’t make some savings across the council. These are the sort of services that will go.”

Speaking about the current system of having district councils as well as a county council, she said: “Members of the public think this system is broken, and it’s time we looked at it. Because they’re the ones footing the bill.

“If we make the savings which I think will be made, then they will be the ones who will substantially gain from it.”

But Labour councillor Kevin Greaves opposed the spending, and said: “I find this abhorrent, spending £270,000 of hard-earned public money on this vanity project.

“You haven’t had the courage to speak to local districts about it.

“We are struggling with front-line services, but yet you can find £250,000, which is really going to be more like £500,000.

“I don’t support this, and I never will.”

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