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Carlton shop worker threatened by masked men with machete during robbery

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Carlton shop worker threatened by masked men with machete during robbery

Police have launched an investigation after two men threatened an employee of a convenience store with a machete before making off with cash, alcohol and cigarettes.

The robbery happened at around 8.30pm last night (Thursday 26)

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “We were called to the shop in Westdale Lane East, Carlton, after the men pushed an employee to the ground and demanded she open the safe.

The suspects are thought to have left the shop with bin liners containing the stolen goods and cash.

They suspects are described as:

• White, around 5ft3ins, of a slim build and was wearing a grey hoodie, dark tracksuit bottoms with white stripes around the ankles and dark coloured trainers. He had a black balaclava covering his face with cut out eyeholes.

• White, around 5ft 6ins, of a slim build and was wearing a dark coloured Adidas hoodie with coloured stripes down the sleeves and dark tracksuit bottoms and white stripes down the legs. He was wearing a multi-coloured scarf over his face and was carrying a large plastic shopping bag that was also multi-coloured. He is believed to have a local Nottingham accent.

If anyone has any information, please call us on 101, quoting incident number 865 of 26 April 2018.

Road to close in Colwick on Sunday for improvement works

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Road to close in Colwick on Sunday for improvement works

Vale Road in Colwick will be closed this Sunday for roadworks.

The work will take place between 6am and 6pm and contractors working on behalf of Via will complete lining works, install a new bus lane and apply an anti-skid surface,

The road will also be closed on Sunday, May 13 between 6am and 6pm and possibly on Sunday, May 20 if any bad weather causes delays to work on the previous two Sundays.

CLOSED: Vale Road in Colwick (IMAGE: Google)

 

During these closures Red 44 will divert as follows:

  • Red 44 towards Gedling: Buses will be normal route as far as Colwick Loop Road. At the junction with Vale Road buses will carry straight on along the A612, turning left onto Private Road No 1 and onto Chaworth Road as normal.
  • Red 44 towards City: Buses will be normal route to Chaworth Road, continuing on to Private Road No 1 and turning right onto the A612. Buses will then operate their normal route from the junction of Vale Road.

The following bus stops on Vale Road cannot be served: Verona Avenue, St John School, Vale Rd, and New Vale Road.

Colwick firm’s new investment to help in fight against plastic

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Colwick firm’s new investment to help in fight against plastic

A Colwick firm is joining the fight against plastic by investing in a state-of-the-art machine capable of producing millions of cardboard trays a year

The Wilkins Group has invested £150,000 on a new Heiber and Schröber tray forming machine.

The purchase follows a string of investments for the leader in food packaging in the past 18 months, all made in a bid to meet demand after the well documented issues regarding plastic.

Justin Wilkins, group sales director said:  “As a business, we are seeing an increase in demand for cardboard trays.

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INVESTMENT: This new Heiber and Schröber tray forming machine will help in the fight against plastic.

“We are being approached daily by various companies, ones that we know and ones that we don’t know, all asking for options. We are in essence, building capacity to cope with that extra demand.”

The new machine will sit alongside four other tray forming machines within the group, and will be located at the Colwick site in Nottingham.

The state-of-the art piece of kit is set to be delivered in mid-April, will be capable of producing over 100 million cardboard trays a year.

Justin went on to explain, “We are already well placed and fully capable of producing cardboard food packaging. We have produced millions of cartons over the years and this additional investment will strengthen our position further as leaders in this field.”

Beware of baled waste scammers in borough, Environment Agency warns

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Beware of baled waste scammers in borough, Environment Agency warns

Landowners in Gedling borough are being targeting by organised criminals, who plan to illegally storing baled waste on their land.

The gangs are hoping to dupe unsuspecting landowners by asking to store the waste or by claiming they will use the site for other means, such as vehicle storage, in return for cash but then fill the site with waste and don’t return.

The removal of this waste could then end up costing the local landowners and commercial letting agents hundreds of thousands of pounds a year, say the Environment Agency.

These enormous costs relate to the burden of removing illegal waste dumped on open land and in rented commercial premises. The costs could be even higher if land is left contaminated or insurance premiums rise as a result.

Environment Agency Team Leader, Peter Haslock, said: “An increasing number of offences are being committed by organised waste criminals acting as tenants who rent commercial property and land for the illegal disposal of waste such as baled waste which can have  household and commercial waste such as plastics, carpet and mattresses in them.

“This illegal waste activity is a “scam” being carried out by organised criminals with no permits and safety practices in place and with no intention of correctly disposing of the waste. When discovered, landlords/letting agents could face criminal prosecution, fines and even prison sentences. In addition, the cost of clearing the waste and remediating the site, if it has been contaminated, could become the landlord’s responsibility. These costs can run into hundreds of thousands of pounds.”

PICTURED: Bales of waste dumped on land (PICTURE: Environment Agency)

In a bid to stop waste criminals in their tracks, the Environment Agency is appealing to the borough’s property and land owners, commercial property agents, trade associations and local authorities to be on their guard.

Peter added: “We’re asking property and land owners to be vigilant and better protect themselves.

“We’re also asking that businesses, organisations and individuals manage their waste responsibly to prevent it from getting into criminal hands in the first place.”

The Environment Agency has today written to commercial property agents, trade associations and local authorities across the East Midlands with the following advice for landlords and landowners.

  • Carry out rigorous checks on prospective new tenants. Land and property owners have a responsibility to ensure anyone leasing their land/premises complies with regulations, so it is essential that you establish how and for what they are going to use the land/property.
  • Check any empty land and property regularly and make sure it is secure.
  • It is illegal to store waste on your land without the required permits. You may be committing an offence by allowing waste to be stored on your land or property without the relevant permissions and you could be liable to prosecution and the cost of removing the waste.
  • Landlords should check before signing a contract that the contract complies with regulations. You can view whether a potential tenant holds the correct permit to carry out waste operations athttps://www.gov.uk/guidance/access-the-public-register-for-environmental-information
  • The offer of payment to temporarily store waste is a scam, the waste will likely never be collected.
  • Be vigilant and report any unusual behaviour. If you are suspicious of prospective tenants please contact us for more information and advice.

If you are approached to store baled waste, even on a short term basis, refuse the material and call the Environment Agency on 0800 80 70 60 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Anyone who sees waste crime taking place is advised not to approach as these people can be dangerous. Report it by calling the Agency’s incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Plans for new 420-place primary school in Bestwood Village approved

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Plans for new 420-place primary school in Bestwood Village approved

A new primary school which can provide education for up to 420 pupils in Bestwood Village has been approved, despite concerns from local residents.

The designs were voted through on Tuesday (24) unanimously, but can still be investigated, or ‘called in’ by central government, who will have the final say in the coming months.

At a planning meeting there was agreement about the need for a new school, with hundreds of homes already set to be built next to a school which is already over-subscribed.

The new school will be built in the north of Bestwood Village, to the east of Moor Road, which leads out of the village, around 250 metres from the current school which is in the centre of the village.

It will be built in two phases, with the first creating 315 places, and the second raising the total to 420. The current school has 210 places.

However concerns were raised by two residents at the meeting over access to the school site.

Planners hope a new access road – known as a spine road – will be built leading to the school on land where the new houses will eventually be built.

However planning delays related to the hundreds of new homes mean this road has not yet been approved.

This means that works access will temporarily be via a narrow cul-de-sac, and a farm track from Moor Road.

Ian Key is a resident of Keepers Close, the short street which will be used by some heavy construction lorries until the new spine road can be built.

Speaking at the meeting, he said there was going to be an intercom just a few feet away from the wall of his bedroom, which meant lorries would be waiting outside his house.

He said: “If this had been delayed by six months then they would have assurances about the spine road and we wouldn’t have had all this.

“But now the council has to pay for the upgrades to the farm track.”

Mr Key also raised concerns that the current postcode for the planning application leads drivers to his street.

Councillors at the meeting received assurances from planning officers that the school would receive a new postcode once it was finished.

Chris Barnfather is the chairman of the planning committee, but had to temporarily step down as he is also the councillor for the area, and has been campaigning in support of the school for several years.

Speaking after the meeting, he said: “I’m delighted by this, it’s a massive commitment by Nottinghamshire County Council. At the moment there’s not a lot of public money that’s just lying around.

“I’ve been lobbying for a good three years, and parents have been worried about the lack of places, so I think it’s a great investment of £5.8m that many other communities would cry out for.

“Normally we build a school once 50 percent of the new houses are up, but we’re actually planning ahead this time, and in an ideal world we would do that every time.

“I do have sympathy for the point of view of the residents, and I think it’s important that if there is going to be an impact on them then it’s a temporary one.”

Fire and police services could share HQ in Arnold

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Fire and police services could share HQ in Arnold

A new joint headquarters for Nottinghamshire’s police and fire service in Notts could be on the cards in Arnold, it has been revealed.

The two emergency services currently operate from two separate headquarters, only a few miles apart just north of Arnold.

Now, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire, Paddy Tipping, has said work is ongoing to look at the possibility of a merger.

Several options are currently on the table.

One is for the two services to keep operating from their own bases. Another is for the fire to move into police headquarters, at Sherwood Lodge.

A third is for the police to move in with the fire service, while a fourth option is for the two to move in together at a new site altogether.

Mr Tipping told a meeting of the Police and Crime Panel on Monday, April 23: “I have a statutory duty to work closely with the fire service, and they have a fire building that’s three or four miles away from Sherwood Lodge.

“That work is now underway, and when we’ve got the conclusion of that work we can make a decision about how best to go forward.

“I shouldn’t pre-empt the work of the consultants (who are currently investigating), but it seems pretty obvious to me that the consultants will decide to focus on one side or the other one – and as the massive investment is on the Sherwood Lodge site, I think they will, in the course of time, come over to our site.”

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “We’re currently working with our colleagues at Nottinghamshire Police, and our other partner agencies, to look at a range of options in regards to the further sharing of our estates – to help improve interoperability and make us even more efficient and effective.

“An options appraisal is currently underway and, whilst there is still plenty of work to be done, we are very much looking forward to seeing things progress in the coming months and indeed years.”

Co-operation between blue-light services is on the increase, but is not always a success.

A multi-million pound building, intended to be the joint control centre of all fire services in the East Midlands, has been sitting empty in Castle Donington since 2010.

It is one of nine centres nationally which were built for a similar purpose.

Teen arrested after boy stabbed in Bakersfield

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Teen arrested after boy stabbed in Bakersfield

Police have made an arrest after a teenager was taken to hospital with knife injuries following an assault in Bakersfield.

A 15-year-old boy was yesterday arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm in connection with an assault.

He is being questioned by detectives after a 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital with knife injuries following the incident in Ripon Road at around 3.30pm on Wednesday (April 18).

Officers today confirmed his injuries are not life-threatening or altering and he is in a stable condition in hospital.

Another 15-year-old boy, arrested on suspicion of affray on Wednesday in connection with the incident, has been released under investigation.

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “Enquiries are continuing.”

World Cup 2018: Ticket warning issued to football fans in Gedling borough

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World Cup 2018: Ticket warning issued to football fans in Gedling borough

Football fans in Gedling borough are being warned to stay clear of some websites selling tickets for the World Cup in Russia at highly-inflated prices – despite the fact the buyer could still be refused entry to the ground.

Scam-busters Action Fraud has been alerted to several websites which are offering World Cup Tickets for sale, some at forty times the face value.

FIFA today reminded fans that their website was the only legitimate place to buy tickets for the tournament – which takes place from June 14.

A FIFA spokesperson said: “FIFA regards the illicit sale and distribution of tickets as a very serious issue and it has been reminding all football fans that FIFA.com/tickets is the only official and legitimate website on which to buy 2018 FIFA World Cup tickets.”

“FIFA has received various complaints and enquiries by customers of non-authorised ticket sales platforms, and has consistently confirmed that these companies cannot guarantee access to the stadiums as the respective tickets may be cancelled. Insofar customers are at risk of investing a high amount of money (also for travelling and accommodation) without having the certainty to actually be able to attend the matches.”

PICTURED: The Zenit Arena is one of the venues for this year’s World Cup in Russia

FIFA also warned that “any tickets obtained from any other source, such as ticket brokers, internet auctions or unofficial ticket exchange platforms, will be automatically rendered void and invalid”.

A spokesman for Action Fraud said: “We received over six hundred reports and intelligence submissions in relation to the previous World Cup so it’s vital that football fans exercise caution when considering a purchase or making a transaction.”

Protect yourself:
• Don’t take the risk. Tickets for the World Cup 2018 can only be purchased directly from FIFA. For more information, please visit www.FIFA.com/tickets.

• A FAN ID is required for fans to be able to enter the 2018 FIFA World Cup stadiums. Exercise caution if using a third party to obtain your FAN ID for you. You may be charged inflated costs for the service and your personal details may be compromised. For more information, please visit www.fan-id.ru.

• Visit the Take Five website for the latest guidance on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.

• For useful advice and information on the World Cup please visit the Government Guidance Pages; https://www.gov.uk/guidance/be-on-the-ball-world-cup-2018

MATCH REPORT: Gresley 3-2 Carlton Town

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After the clean sheet in the previous day’s match against Spalding, hopes were high of a more resilient Millers display.  However, familiar failings were on display with poor goals conceded coupled with an abundance of good chances missed.

Scott made five changes to the side which drew with Spalding the night before, with Kaylum Mitchell (in unfamiliar left back position), Harry Gibbons, Danny Elliott, Joe Sheekey and Tom Hutchinson all starting.  For the latter two it was their first team full debuts.  Out went Louis Danquah, Darol Lucas, Eddie Schoenecker, Ben Hutchinson and Mamoke Akaunu.

The first chance of the game came on 10 minutes when Tyler Blake raced clean through after a slip by Ryan Clemson, but he fired his shot straight at goalkeeper Callum Hawkins.  Gibbons played the resulting corner straight to Riece Bertram whose volley was saved by Hawkins.

Lucas Harrison fed Zachary Hill who held off Kieran Walker before squaring to Kane Lee who fired wide from a good position.

The Millers opened the scoring on 18 minutes.  Hill’s back header fell well short of the mark and once again Blake raced clear on goal.  This time he made no mistake, firing past Hawkins despite the keeper getting a glove to the ball.

Carlton keeper Jack Steggles had to be alert to save a Josh Dutton effort low to his left as Gresley responded.  It was Steggles’s error that led to the equaliser on 26 minutes, as he rushed out late to a through ball and Matt Melbourne beat him to hit, heading into the unguarded goal.

Blake almost put Carlton back in front but Clemson managed to divert his shot over the bar.

Gresley went in front on 41 minutes with a fine half-volley from Lee following a corner from the right.

Carlton should have levelled two minutes after the restart when Blake was clean through again, but once again Hawkins got his legs in the way to block the shot.

Steggles then made a fine save from Lee after forcing him wide when he breached the Carlton defence.

Lee then missed the ball completely in front of goal after a good cross by Harry Hughes.

It was all Gresley at this point and Steggles made another fine save, this time from Pearson Mwanyongo at the near post.

Akaunu lost the ball in midfield on 65 minutes and Gresley capitalised to extend their lead. They broke down the left and a cross shot found Melbourne all alone at the back post looking suspiciously offside.  There was no flag, and to be fair no claims, and he had the simple task of tapping in.

With 14 minutes remaining Alvin Jarvis dragged Blake to the floor and the Millers players were astonished to see no penalty given.  Sheekey reacted quickest to the loose ball but his shot flew over the bar.

With six minutes remaining Elliott fired inches wide from the edge of the box before Joshua Harris, making his debut as substitute, twisted and turned and drew a good save from Hawkins after a fine ball from Gibbons.

Clemson brought down Blake in the area in the last minute of normal time for a penalty and Blake stepped up to send the goalkeeper the wrong way.  However the two minutes of added time were not enough and Gresley held out.

Carlton Town Supporters Club MOTM: Tyler Blake

Attendance: 165

Arnold man jailed for raping teenager

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Arnold man jailed for raping teenager

An Arnold man has been jailed for raping an 11-year-old boy.

Steven Edgar, 18, formerly of Dearleap Drive, Arnold, was jailed for three years when he appeared at Nottingham Crown Court for sentencing today (Friday, April 20).

Edgar pleaded guilty to raping the boy between December 26 and 27, 2017.

The court heard that the victim told his mother he’d been raped by Edgar while at Edgar’s home after they’d found indecent images on the boy’s phone.

He told police he’d been watching a film with Edgar on Boxing Day before he fell asleep. When he woke up naked there were pictures on his phone. Edgar was on the other side of the bed naked.

During his police interview the victim said he’d drank a bottle of cider and smoked some cannabis which Edgar had also given him.

He said he didn’t tell anyone he’d been raped because Edgar threatened to beat him up if he did.

As well as his prison sentence Edgar was made subject of a 10-year sexual harm prevention order and must sign the Sex Offenders’ Register indefinitely.

Speaking after Edgar’s sentencing PC Claire Sadler, of Nottinghamshire Police’s Child Abuse Investigation Unit, said: “Nothing can repair the terrible damage Edgar has caused to this boy and his family.

“I hope this sentence, and the immense bravery shown by the victim and his family during this prosecution, shows that victims can feel confident about coming forward and that Nottinghamshire Police treats rape and sexual assault extremely seriously.”

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