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Report crime online using new police tool

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Report crime online using new police tool

Victims of crime in Nottinghamshire can now go online to report a crime or incident and track their investigation through to its conclusion, thanks to the launch of a new online service.

Nottinghamshire Police has adopted the Home Office’s national online crime reporting tool which allows victims of crime to report crimes and incidents that do not require an immediate police response at any time of day or night.

Since the service was first introduced in Nottinghamshire in April 2017, over 300 crimes and incidents have been reported online, including reports of thefts, criminal damage, traffic offences, antisocial behaviour, hate crimes and even historic sexual offences.

At the same time, Nottinghamshire Police has also adopted the national TrackMyCrime tool which allows victims of crime to register to receive updates from the officer investigating their case via a secure online portal.

Nottinghamshire Police Chief Constable, Craig Guildford, said: “In the modern world people expect to be able to do things online, seeing it as faster and more convenient for their busy lives.

“That’s why we’ve been working hard over the past few months to introduce a seamless digital service that will allow those who want to get online to report a crime or incident and track the progress of their investigation to be able to do so.

“These new online services are all about making our service more accessible to the public we serve by offering a secure, easy-to-use platform as another option for victims of crime who find doing business online more comfortable and convenient, depending on their own personal circumstances and situation.”

Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Paddy Tipping, added: “One of the most important things to any victim of crime is being kept up-to-date with progress.  I’m pleased to see that

TrackMyCrime is now available to people, providing a way for them to keep up to date with developments in their case easily and at a time to suit them.

“Not unreasonably, people expect to be able to access what they need, when they want it, online, on their phone and on their tablet.

“The addition of these two services is convenient for those who prefer digital communication but it’s important to stress that of course people are still able to pick up the phone and talk to someone if they wish to.  This is about broadening the way in which services are provided and giving people a choice.”

The Home Office’s online reporting tool has been designed to respond to victims’ answers as they progress through the reporting process to ensure that only non-emergency crime and incidents are reported online and that matters requiring an urgent police response are highlighted.

The form’s design also ensures that all reports contain enough information for officers to be able to act upon the information they receive at the first point of contact, without having to request clarification or additional information from victims.

Once a victim has made their report using the secure online service, the report is reviewed by Nottinghamshire Police’s Control Room before an appropriate response is coordinated in a similar way to reports made via the 101 non-emergency phone service.

Where a response is required, victims will be contacted either by phone or email within 24 hours.

For more information about the range of Nottinghamshire Police services available online and for advice on who to contact to report an incident, visit www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/advice

The online crime reporting tool is intended only for non-emergency crimes or incidents where no urgent police response is required. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, the crime is happening now or the offender is still nearby, you should always call 999.

Awards to recognise top sporting talent from across Gedling borough

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Awards to recognise top sporting talent from across Gedling borough

Outstanding sporting achievement from across Gedling borough is set to be recognised at a special ceremony taking place later this year.

The Gedling Sports Awards give schools and sports clubs the opportunity to highlight and recognise top sporting talent and also highlight the invaluable voluntary contribution made from parent helpers, coaches and officials.

The awards are organised by the Gedling Sports Forum, which is made up of clubs from many sports in Gedling borough and is the independent voice for sport in the area.

The ceremony is to take place in the Dance Theatre of the Carlton Academy on Wednesday, November 29, 2017.
Nominations can come from individuals, clubs, and schools.  A nominee must either live in Gedling or attend a club or school in Gedling.  The awards are, with one exception, for achievement in the year ending August 31, 2017.
There are 20 categories for awards.  These are: Junior Sportsman U11, Junior Sportswoman U11, Junior Sportsman 11-16, Junior Sportswoman 11-16, Junior Sportsman 16-21, Junior Sportswoman 16-21, Junior Club Team U11, Junior Club Team 11-18, Senior Sports Team, Junior Coach of the Year (U20), Club Coach of the Year, Adult Sportsperson of the Year, School Team (Primary), School Team (Secondary), Sports Leader Awards U18, School Sports Coach of the Year (this is a new award for 2017), Volunteer of the Year, Achievement in Disability Sport and Lifetime Achievement in Sport.
Once nominations have been received, they are reviewed by a panel made up of representatives of the Sports Forum.
The panel creates a short-list of three for each category and a winner from that shortlist.  All those shortlisted plus their guests are invited to the presentation evening.
Noimntaion forms are available at schools and clubs across the borough. You can also get hold of form by emailing gedlingsportsforum@yahoo.co.uk and including Sports Award Form as the subject line.
Nominations are preferred as Word documents attached to emails.

Arnold blaze now being treated as suspected arson attack by police

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Arnold blaze now being treated as suspected arson attack by police

Nottinghamshire Police has launched an appeal for witnesses after an investigation concluded a fire at vacant office building in Arnold was started deliberately.

Over 30 firefighters were called to the blaze on Rolleston Drive on Wednesday afternoon (August 16). They have since brought the fire under control.

Police have launched an arson investigation after working with Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue to establish the cause of the fire.

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BLAZE: Fire takes hold at a vacant office block in Rolleston Drive, Arnold (PHOTO: Notts Fire Rescue)

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “We received a report at 4.30pm on Wednesday (16 August 2017) requesting our attendance to the scene of the fire on Rolleston Drive.

“A joint investigation with Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has concluded the fire was started deliberately.

Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to call 101, quoting incident number 578 of 16 August 2017.

Presentation night rounds off season of success for Arnold School of Boxing

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Presentation night rounds off season of success for Arnold School of Boxing

Arnold School of Boxing marked the end of their most successful season in their history with their annual awards presentation event at the Arnold Liberal Club.

The boxing club formed only three years ago by Clinton McPhilbin and Rob Butler, has this season produced the biggest squad in the club’s history – and also one of the largest in the East Midlands.

The winners at this year’s presentation evening are as follows:

Boxer of the Year: Jordan Bradley

Boxers’ Boxer of the Year: Josh Timson

Senior Boxer of the Year: Kyle Birkett

Junior Boxer of the Year: Kai Jones

Most Improved Boxer: Kory Harkin

Bout of the year: Kyle Birkett

Skills Boxer of the Year: Josh Timson

Arnold School of Boxing Squad for 2016/17 season: Liam McPhilbin, Connor Brown, Mario Charalambous, Stelios Charalambous, Christagie Charalambous, Lewis Mitchell, Jaydon Fletcher, Ashley Mills, Josh Timson, Zahraan Asif Suleman, Rohaan Asif Suleman, Kai Jones, Kory Harkin, Barney Stretton, Kyle Birkett, Joel Severn, Ellie Severn and Jordan Bradley

Eagles get season off to flying start

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Eagles get season off to flying start

Arnold Town’s start to the new season has left their loyal following feeling very optimistic for the season ahead.

Following on from a rather forgettable pre-season, the Eagles opened with a 3-1 win at Radcliffe Olympic on opening day, with Jawanza Grant (2) and Max Pashley the scorers.

Hoping to continue their great start with their first home game against last season’s EMCL Champions West Bridgford, they were stopped in their tracks by the weather. Twenty-four hours of constant rain saw the first postponement of the season due to a very waterlogged Eagle Valley pitch.

A few days later and Holbrook Sports were the first visiting side to arrive at Eagle Valley. The two sides were well matched but the balance swung in the favour of the visitors shortly after half time when Arnold were reduced to ten men. Conceding a soft penalty and a late strike condemned the Eagles to their first defeat of the season.

On Tuesday night it was back to Eagle Valley for the visit of Graham St Prims. A very polished performance saw the Eagles win 3-1 with goals from Jourdan Blair (2) and Jawanza Grant.

The newly formed side are gelling very nicely and performances are getting better with each game.

Next game was scheduled for Saturday, August 19 (away) but this has been postponed due to Dunkirk’s FA Cup involvement. This game has been switched to Tuesday, August 22 providing Dunkirk aren’t involved in any replay.

The next game at Eagle Valley is on Saturday, August 26 when local rivals Radford FC are the visitors.

Council to share action plan with Arnold residents following Rolleston Drive fire

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Council to share action plan with Arnold residents following Rolleston Drive fire

Teams from Nottinghamshire County Council will tonight be knocking on the doors of residents in Arnold to discuss how they plan to respond to yesterday’s fire at a disused office block in the town.

Over 30 firefighters were called to the blaze on Rolleston Drive, and have since brought the fire under control.

Now Nottinghamshire County Council staff will be visiting local people to explain how they plan to respond to the incident and to also hear concerns from residents.

The leader of the Council, Cllr Kay Cutts, will also be attending.

The site, which was previously used by the Nottinghamshire County Council’s Building Direct, County Supplies, welfare rights and fleet management teams, has been vacant since March 2013.

The Council did sell the land, but the buyer pulled out in July 2016.

Security at the site included fencing around the site and boarding on buildings’ doors and windows, and the demolition of its buildings was planned for October but will be brought forward in response to the fire.

Motion-sensing CCTV had been introduced at various locations around the site in the last week as an extra deterrent for potential trespassers, which was designed to alert a security service if activated.
24-hour on site security staff is being introduced and along with higher security fencing prior to the site being cleared.

A police investigation is underway into the cause of the fire and the Council is assessing any further risks following the incident.

Councillor Kay Cutts, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “We apologise for this incident and we are doing all we can to demolish the remaining buildings as soon as possible and introduce extra security measures to help prevent further incidents.

“We understand local people will be concerned about this incident and further risks so our staff and myself are meeting face-to-face with nearby residents to outline our immediate plans and discuss their concerns.”

Residents with any concerns about the fire can call Nottinghamshire County Council on 0300 500 80 80.

Cheaper train tickets now available using new online tool

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Cheaper train tickets now available using new online tool

Rail passengers in Gedling borough can now get their hands on cheaper train tickets using a new online tool.

East Midlands Trains has launched a brand new ticket alert tool means customers don’t have to keep checking the firm’s website for tickets. They can simply sign up for email alerts and as soon as Advance tickets become available on a particular route on their chosen travel date, they are notified by email.

Lawrence Bowman, Commercial Director for East Midlands Trains, which has stations in Carlton, Burton Joyce and Netherfield, said: “Advance tickets are the cheapest train tickets you can buy and the earlier you book, the cheaper they are so this is a really positive result for our customers.

“Advance tickets are generally available to buy 12 weeks ahead of time but this can vary which is what makes the alert tool so handy.”

Customers can search for an Advance journey and register for the alert. The database then checks every night until that journey goes on sale. When Advance tickets become available for the dates the customer has searched, they will receive an email from East Midlands Trains.

Firefighters tackle blaze at derelict office block in Arnold

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Firefighters tackle blaze at derelict office block in Arnold

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service have spent the afternoon tackling a blaze at an old derelict office block in Rolleston Drive, Arnold.

Firefighters posted on social media that the incident is’ now being scaled down’.

BLAZE: the fire raging earlier today (PHOTO: Notts Fire Rescue)

Officers revealed that 30 firefighters were drafted in to tackle the blaze at the site.

(VIDEO BY JODIE NASSAU)

It is not yet known what caused the fire.

Deputy leader of Gedling Borough Council, Cllr Michael Payne, who is councillor for the Redhill ward, was expecting to speak to Nottinghamshire Police and also Nottinghamshire Fire Rescue this evening for an update.

He said: “In recent years and months I have consistently been raising concerns about the safety and state of the derelict site with Nottinghamshire County Council, who own the premises. Only recently I was expressing my serious concern about vandalism on the site.

He added: “I sincerely hope no-one has been injured and wish our emergency services the best in dealing with the fire.”

Travel to London for as little as £2 this summer

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Travel to London for as little as £2 this summer

People in Gedling borough looking to visit London this summer whilst avoiding skyrocketing train fares are being encouraged to try a new on-demand app coach service which offers tickets to the capital for as little as £2.

Sn-ap is a mobile app that helps people go where they want, when they want – in a way that’s affordable and good for the environment. Sn-ap works by matching the journeys people want to make, with high-quality local coach operators.

Trips to London from Nottingham pick-up in convenient roadside locations like Royal Centre, Nottingham Station.

Fares from Nottingham to London start from just £2 each way.

How does it work?

http://https://youtu.be/5S5xBW2Fh4I

Sn-ap Founder Thomas Abelman said:“As travel and tech experts, we spotted an opportunity to use technology to match customer demand for intercity trips with high-quality local coach operators. This gives customers added convenience and local coach operators, with spare capacity, access to popular intercity routes.

“Technology has made life easier and more convenient – creating new ways to do everyday things. For example, according to recent Deloitte research, nearly a quarter (24%) of us use a smartphone to book our travel.

“We’ve taken it a step further and allow you to choose your pick-up and drop-off locations and times that are more convenient to you.”

The connectedness offered by smartphones and location-based technology is enabling personalised services like Air BnB and Uber to flourish.

According to Deloitte, one in ten (9%) Brits use a smartphone to book public transport, while the same amount use one to pay for taxi trips.

You can find out more about Sn-ap and download the app at their website: https://v2.sn-ap.com/

Items stolen overnight from vehicles in Ravenshead and Linby

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Items stolen overnight from vehicles in Ravenshead and Linby

Police are investigating after items were stolen from vehicles overnight in two nearby villages.

Officers said they received five reports of items being taken from vehicles in the Ravenshead and Linby area last night. (August 15).

The vehicles were seemingly left unlocked as no damage was caused entering the vehicle.

A Sat Nav has been stolen from one vehicle and a work bag containing a tool kit and jump leads from another.

The local beat team has viewed some CCTV of the crime taking place and have said that although the footage was very dark and the offenders could not be identified, it seems they were travelling on an off-road/crosser style bike.

A spokesman for the Gedling North neighbourhood beat team said: “Can we please remind people to ensure all vehicles are locked when leaving them, also making sure all valuables are removed.

“If residents notice anything suspicious, especially in cases of individuals looking onto properties or any off road style bikes travelling slowly around the area, please do not hesitate to dial us on 999/101 as required.”

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