Hundreds of commuters across Gedling borough could be facing a 3.5% rise in rail fares from January.
People using the trains from, Carlton, Burton Joyce and Netherfield stations will learn the full amount of the increase on Wednesday when official inflation figures for July are published.
Economists have predicted that the Retail Prices Index measure of inflation – the number used by the Department for Transport to set rail fare increases – will increase by 3.5%.
This year rail fares rose by 3.6% – which was the biggest jump for five years.
The Department for Transport said taxpayers currently subside the network by more than £4bn a year.
A spokesman said: “Any fare increase is unwelcome, but it is not fair to ask people who do not use trains to pay more for those who do.”
The fare rises will affect “anytime” and some off-peak fares, as well as season tickets in England and Wales.
A supermarket in Netherfield has introduced a ‘quiet hour’ to help autistic shoppers who struggle with music and noise.
Morrisons, which has a store on Victoria Retail Park, will now dim overhead lights and also suspend music and tannoy announcements each Saturday between 9am and 10am.
The volume on self-service checkouts will also be turned right down, while trolley and basket movements around the store will also be reduced to help customers who suffer from sensory overload caused by loud noises.
The new scheme has been set up with co-operation from the National Autistic Society, which says shoppers who are autistic or those with autistic children can find visiting the supermarket an anxious experience.
There are also a number of other conditions where suffers hate loud noise.
The supermarket giant’s bosses decided to introduce the idea at all of their UK stores following a successful trial earlier this year.
Morrisons are believed to be the first supermarket chain to roll out the scheme to all stores nationwide.
The National Autistic Society says there are 700,000 people on the autism spectrum in the UK, who “see, hear and feel the world differently to other people, often in a more intense way”.
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An online video campaign which aims to combat a rise in scams targeting the elderly in Gedling borough has been launched by police and a leading charity
Age UK has teamed up with scam-busters Action Fraud to create a new online video which aims to help older people avoid becoming a victim to online and also doorstep fraud.
WARNING: A new video has been produced to help prevent elderly people fall for doorstep and online fraud
The charity said the campaign had been launched after a recent rise in scams targeting the elderly in the borough and that those who live alone or suffer with cognitive impairment are at greater risk of becoming victims.
Age UK are also warned that as well as financial losses being common, becoming a victim of fraud seriously affects older people’s quality of life and wellbeing. They said many victims experience a deep sense of shame, embarrassment, depression, social isolation and a decline in physical health – with some even losing their independence.
The charity’s new online video, which features veteran broadcast journalist and presenter, Sir Martyn Lewis; aims to prevent older people from becoming victims by helping them identify and stop doorstep scams such as rogue traders.
Pauline Smith, head of Action Fraud, hopes the video will help potential victims protect themselves.
She said: “Action Fraud reports show that those over the age of 65 are often targeted by fraudsters and that the consequences of being defrauded for older people are often harsh and long-lasting.
“Fraudsters use cruel tactics to defraud their victims with no regard to their age or circumstance and they will often seek out those most vulnerable in society.
“These criminals do not think about their victim’s financial and social wellbeing and they will often leave them with nothing.”
John Edwards, head of Service Delivery at Age UK, warned that many of these scams targeting the elderly were getting more sophisticated.
He said: “Scams can have a devastating emotional and financial impact on older people.
“Everyone has the right to feel comfortable, safe and secure at home, yet there are an increasing number of sophisticated scams designed to cheat people of their money, empty their bank account or steal their identity.
“We are very excited about this new pilot programme which we hope will not only raise awareness of scams but empower older people across Gedling borough to feel safer, more secure and confident, and ultimately reduce the numbers of older people becoming victims of fraud.
“We would urge people to be vigilant and remember, if there is any doubt about the authenticity of an offer or piece of correspondence, do not respond and report it to the authorities immediately.”
If you think you have been a victim of fraud you should report it to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 20 40 or by using the online reporting tool.
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A Bestwood choir will perform at a summer concert tomorrow evening (Saturday 11) at All Hallows Church in Gedling.
Bestwood Male Voice Choir will perform at The Friends of AH Summer Concert, which takes place from 7pm (doors open at 6.30pm).
Tickets are £6 and light refreshments are included with the ticket. You can get hold of tickets from choir members, via phone if you call 0115 9561385 or on the door on a first come, first seated basis.
The concert is being held as part of fundraising activities being organised by The Friends of All Hallows to help pay for refurbishing the church and also improved refreshment facilities.
A furniture store in Netherfield celebrated its grand opening by presenting an amazing confectionary creation to representatives of a local charity.
Oak Furniture Land donated a spectacular Robin Hood themed cake to Bridges Community Trust to support their fundraising at the opening of their relocated store at Victoria Retail Park.
CELEBRATION: Mayor of Gedling Barbara Miller opens the new Oak Furniture Land store on Netherfield Retail Park
The cake featuring figurines of Robin Hood, Friary Tuck and Maid Marian was presented to Mrs Chris Brummitt from the Trust at the official opening, which was performed by the Mayor of Gedling, Cllr Barbara Miller.
Oak Furniture Land commissioned the cake to show support for Bridges Community Trust 20th anniversary celebrations.
Located at Victoria Retail Park, the 19,948 sq ft relocated store has moved two doors along, includes a mezzanine floor and is one of the first stores in the UK to showcase Oak Furniture Land’s new store layout.
SWEET SUCCESS: (l to r) Dawn Butler, cake artist from Dinkydoodle Designs; Chris Brummitt, from Bridges Community Trust; Sharon Ellis, escort to the Mayor of Gedling; Thomas Day, store manager of Oak Furniture Land Nottingham; and Mayor of Gedling, Cllr Barbara Miller.
The store boasts a dedicated bedroom area and stylish room sets upstairs, whilst all dining, living and sofa ranges are based downstairs. The store features over 20 ranges all with 100 per cent hardwood frames and strong high-grade steel serpentine spring bases for support and durability.
Thomas Day, store manager at Oak Furniture Land Nottingham commented: “Victoria Retail Park is a prime retail site and is a great location for us, we’ve gained many loyal customers in the time we’ve been on the site, and we were delighted that the Mayor of Gedling officially opened our relocated store and welcomed customers through the door.
“We’ve retained our existing store team and we are looking forward to serving the Nottingham community for many years to come. We are celebrating with up to 50% off selected items in store.”
The Mayor of Gedling, Cllr Barbara Miller said: “The Oak Furniture Land relocated and refurbished store is a welcome investment and will provide more shopping choice for local residents. I was delighted to open the relocated showroom and I wish them every success for the future.”
The amazing cake sculpture was created by Nottingham based Cake Artist Dawn Butler from Dinkydoodle Designs. Dawn is famous for her amazing novelty cake creations. She travels the world making cakes for celebrities and royalty as well as teaching cake decorating classes.
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Arnold Town suffered a heavy defeat on the opening day of the new East Midland Counties season last weekend.
New to the League, after lifting the Notts Senior League, League and Cup double last season, Newark Flowserve were quickly off the mark leading 3-0 after just eleven minutes.
New signing Danny Meadows from Grantham Town scoring two of the early goals, he then added two more late on as the home side ran away with it in the second half putting eight past the helpless Eagles without reply.
Arnold’s Manager Wayne Looker will be looking for a vast improvement from his shell-shocked side as they make another road trip on Saturday to Leicestershire side Ashby Ivanhoe.
A woman from Sneinton has today been charged with assisting an offender in connection with the death of Stephen Walsh.
Roseann Newton, 20, of Findern Green, Sneinton, has been bailed to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on September 11.
Mr Walsh, 37, was found dead at his home in Blenheim Avenue, Mapperley, at 5.55am on Monday 30 July after being assaulted the previous night.
Twenty-one-year-old Oliver Brown, of Digby Avenue, Mapperley, appeared before magistrates on Saturday (August 4) charged with manslaughter in connection with the incident and is due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on September 3.
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A shocking new campaign which aims to prevent teenagers from trespassing on the borough’s train lines has been launched
The rail industry has teamed up with the British Transport Police to launch the new campaign – called ‘You Vs Train’, which targets teenagers to make them face the serious and devastating consequences for them and their loved ones when they make the potentially life-changing decision to ignore warnings and go onto the railway.
At the heart of the You Vs Train campaign is the story of Tom Hubbard – a young boy who suffered life-changing injuries in 2014 when he was electrocuted by the overhead power cables.
Tom suffered third degree burns across 57% of his body and he has been left to deal with the serious physical and psychological consequences ever since.
Tom said he is lucky to be alive.
He said: “I woke up 11 days later in the burns unit at Birmingham’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital wrapped from head to toe in bandages, heavily medicated and unable to string a sentence together.
“I don’t think I knew what was real and what wasn’t.
“When the doctors and my mum came to speak to me a few days later, the enormity of what had happened finally hit me. They explained how lucky I was to be alive, but it was going to be a long road to recovery.
VIDEO: Some viewers might find the scenes in this video disturbing.
“Four years on I’m still affected by the events of that day and every time I look in the mirror I’m reminded by that one decision to go on the railway.
“The accident has made me more of an introvert and cautious of trying new things, often opting to stay in during the day to avoid people and wear hoodies and long-sleeved tops to hide my scars, even on hot days”
Allan Spence, head of public and passenger safety at Network Rail, said that hundreds of people each year unintentionally take on the railway and lose.
He said: “This year we have already seen a record number of young people losing their life or being injured on the track.
“The railway is full of both obvious and hidden dangers. The electricity on the railway is always on and always dangerous.
“Trains can also travel up to 125 miles per hour, so even if a driver can see your child, they can’t stop in time and they can’t change direction.
He added: “Parents – please help us keep your children safe by educating them about what they take on when they step on the track.”
BTP Assistant Chief Constable Robin Smith, said: “We hope that by sharing Tom’s story, young people who might have previously considered trespassing on the railways will think twice.
“We want his story to be heard – the tracks are not a playground. They’re incredibly dangerous and, as Tom’s story shows, can easily result in serious injury or worse.
“We hope the campaign will help young people to understand the risks, and help them to make the right decision and stay away from railway lines. Equally, it will also help them understand that bad decisions don’t just affect them, but they will have a deep and lasting impact on their families and friends as well.
“This campaign is not just for our young people but also their friends and family.”
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Plans for a new medical centre in Netherfield were given the green light last night after winning unanimous approval at a council planning meeting.
Gedling Borough Council has agreed to let the new development in Ashwell Street go ahead and councillors were full of praise for the design of the new centre.
Now plans have been approved, the new medical centre and also a pharmacy will be constructed along with associated car and cycle parking facilities, sub-station and planned landscaping work.
PICTURED: The site on Ashwell Street as it looks today and an artists impression of the new centre, below (PICTURE :Gedling Eye)
The new centre is expected to cost around £3m, which will be indirectly paid for by NHS.
Assura, has been chosen as the developer who will construct the new surgery.
Senior development manager, Andrew Cooper, said earlier this year: “With more patients using this surgery and with significant new housing growth expected to continue, the GPs need a building which can offer them flexibility and more space for the future – especially given the NHS’ strong focus on delivering a bigger range of services closer to home.”
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Stargazers across Gedling borough are in for a treat this weekend as the annual Perseid meteor shower returns to light up our night sky.
The annual celestial event is always one of the best meteor showers to observe each year and can produce around 60 to 70 meteors or ‘shooting stars’ an hour.
The Perseid meteor shower arrives sometime between July 17 and August 24 each year, but is expected to peak this weekend (August 11-12).
To see them you do not need a telescope, binoculars or any other equipment as they should be visible to the naked eye.
PICTURED: Perseid meteor shower
The Perseids are a meteor shower that appear to radiate outwards from the constellation Perseus, which is in the north-eastern part of the sky, however the meteors can be seen from any point in the sky.
The best sightings are usually in the early hours before dawn.
