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Arnold residents celebrate as new multi-games area opens at local park

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Arnold residents celebrate as new multi-games area opens at local park

Residents in Arnold plan to celebrate the official opening of a new Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA) with an afternoon of fun and games this Friday (9).

The MUGA has been installed on the Muirfield Road Recreation Ground on Warren Hill after a local residents group teamed up with Gedling Borough Council to secure funding.

The council and the Warren Action Group (WAG) managed to successfully bid for £49k of funding from WREN to have the new facility installed.

To celebrate the opening, a number of sports activities and games will take place using the new MUGA, this Friday afternoon (9).

Local organisations and businesses will also be in attendance providing stalls and also giveaways, including Tesco, Public Health, Arnbrook Children’s Centre, Gedling Homes and Proludic –  the company contracted to install the MUGA.

WAG are also running a Tombola to raise funds which will go towards future planned developments which include an extension and refurbishment of the existing playground and also the installation of outdoor gym equipment.

Sue Jablonskas, chair of WAG said: “This is an important first step in our planned development of the Recreation Ground.

“WAG felt it fitting that the community be invited to come together to celebrate this much needed resource”.

Cheryl Raynor, WREN’s grant manager for Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire, said: “It’s wonderful to see something we have funded about to open and ready to make such a difference to children in the local area.

“WREN is always happy to consider grant applications for projects that benefit local communities and this is a great example of what can be achieved.”

Gedling Borough Council’s Portfolio Holder for Environment, Cllr Peter Barnes said: “This is great for the young people who use Muirfield Road Recreation Ground day in and day out.  It is also big step towards the council’s goal to get more people active and using our local parks.

“I’d like to thank the Warren Action Group for all their hard work to make this happen and also to WREN for providing this much needed funding.”

The activity afternoon will take place at the park between 3.15pm and 5.30pm

UPDATED: Missing Gedling pensioner found ‘safe and well’

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UPDATED: Missing Gedling pensioner found ‘safe and well’

Police have said that a missing pensioner who had gone missing from his Arnold home has been found ‘safe and well’..

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “Michael Banbury, who was reported missing from the Gedling area earlier today, has been found safe and well. Thanks to all who shared our appeal.”

Distraction burglars target Bestwood pensioner

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Distraction burglars target Bestwood pensioner

Police are urging people in Gedling borough to remain vigilant after a 91-year-old woman was targeted by distraction burglars in Bestwood.

Two males gained entry to the property in Masson Court after claiming they were carrying out work on a water leak. One male distracted the victim in the kitchen, while the other searched the bedroom. It’s not yet known if they took anything from the property.

Police have also received a number of reports of distraction burglaries in the Bulwell and Top Valley areas over recent weeks.

Detective Sgt Daniel Johnstone, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “These kinds of offenders tend to prey on the vulnerable when carrying out distraction burglaries. They are often verbally forceful when convincing innocent people of their intentions.

“I would urge people to stay vigilant when answering the door to unknown callers, as distraction burglaries can be executed in a number of forms; roofing, meter checks, gutter cleaning and water leaks. If someone is offering work that appears to be too good to be true, the chances are it is.

“I would also ask that the public look out for their elderly neighbours. If you see men approaching their property, please report this to us on 101 and where possible, note any descriptive details. We are currently investigating a number of leads and information from the public is vital in bringing these men to justice”.

“We would like to urge people to stay vigilant when answering the door to unknown callers, to pass this information onto any family members that may be vulnerable and to report any suspicious encounters to us on 101.

If you have any information about the distraction burglary in Bestwood then call 101, quoting incident number 436 of 1 June 2017.

For more advice on how to deal with unwanted encounters, please follow this link:
https://goo.gl/3HdloL

Help police find missing Bestwood Park man

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Police are appealing for help in finding a missing man from Bestwood Park.

23- year-old Callum Storer was reported missing at around 1pm on Monday (June 5).

Callum is described as white, around 6ft, with short brown hair and blue eyes.

MISSING: Callum Storer

At the time he went missing, Callum was wearing a black Nike top, black jogging bottoms and Nike flip-flops.

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “If you have seen Callum, or know where he is, please call us on 101, quoting incient nuber 405 of 5 June 2017”

Gedling borough urged to raise a cuppa for Marie Curie

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Gedling borough urged to raise a cuppa for Marie Curie

Marie Curie and TV host Mel Giedroyc are calling on people in Gedling borough to hold a Blooming Great Team Party in aid of the charity this June.

The charity is encouraging people to get together with friends, family or colleagues to hold a colleagues to host a tea party, bake sale or special tea break – with money raised helping to provide vital care and support for people living with a terminal illness, and their families.

This year Blooming Great Tea Party will also be supported by John Lewis – the first time the campaign has been supported on this scale by a retailer.

John Lewis Nottingham, will be kicking off the campaign locally with their tea party on Friday (June 9), from 9am, in The Place to Eat on the third floor.

Lewis Evenden, head of branch at John Lewis Nottingham, said: “We’re really proud to be working with Marie Curie on their Blooming Great Tea Party campaign this year and I know our shops up and down the country are really excited to be a part of this great cause.

“We can’t wait to hold our own Blooming Great Tea Party on Friday, so that customers can come along, buy some cake and learn about how they too can support Marie Curie and the fantastic Blooming Great Tea Party campaign.”

This year Mel Giedroyc is also lending her support to the campaign.

She said: “I’m supporting the Blooming Great Tea Party because it is the most sublimely joyous, wondrous event that takes place during the summer for the best cause.

“My top tip would be to invite more people than you can possibly fit into your house. They will squeeze, don’t worry. For cake, people will do anything.”

Beth Fisher, community fundraiser for Marie Curie said: “Holding a Blooming Great Tea Party really is a piece of cake. Just pick a date, send out some invites and simply raise a cuppa this summer.

“You can choose to make everything yourself or pop to the shops for some tasty treats, as long as you price each slice or put a donation box by the front door you’ll be sure to raise funds to help Marie Curie support people when they need it most.”

Last year, the Blooming Great Tea Party raised over £500,000 to help Marie Curie be there when it matters most.

Could you spot ‘the slave next door’?

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Could you spot ‘the slave next door’?

People in Gedling borough ae being urged to learn to spot the signs of modern slavery and help free vulnerable people from a life of misery.

The appeal is being launched by Nottinghamshire Police after a 43-year-old man admitted human trafficking, forced labour and fraud in relation to two men at Nottingham Crown Court yesterday (Monday 5 June 2017).

Sajmon Brzezinski, of Overdale Road, Old Basford, lived a comfortable life despite being jobless because he controlled their money – giving them around £20 a week to live and keeping the rest himself.

The exploitation only came to light after their employers recognised signs of abuse and raised the alarm.

Detective Superintendent Austin Fuller, of Nottinghamshire Police, urged people to be vigilant for signs of “the slave next door” and report any suspicions they may have.

“Unfortunately the people who become victims of modern slavery are some of the most vulnerable people in society and usually need outside intervention to break free from those who are exploiting them,” he said.

“The victims are forced to work with no control over their own finances and almost invariably too afraid to seek help because of fear of violence.

“They are often hidden in plain sight and can sometimes be ‘the slave next door’ for years before alarm bells start ringing.

He added: “We are urging people to look out for the signs of modern slavery and report any suspicions as soon as possible. Your intervention could help set them free from a life of fear, desperation and hopelessness.”

John Robinson, chief executive of Gedling Borough Council and county lead for modern slavery, said people should not think that slavery is a thing of the past – as it is still happening in local communities.

He said: “For a lot of people, they would not be familiar or expect that slavery is taking place on their doorstep,”

“The reality is, living in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, we have people who are slaves so we want the public’s help to look out for those signs – such as movements of people in the early morning or late at night or people looking dishevelled or malnourished.

“So we want the public’s help to be vigilant in spotting the signs of potential slavery.”

The national Modern Slavery Helpline has compiled a list of indicators that may suggest someone is a victim of modern slavery.

  • Physical Appearance – show signs of physical or psychological abuse, look malnourished or unkempt, or appear withdrawn and neglected. They may have untreated injuries.
  • Isolation – Rarely be allowed to travel on their own, seem under the control, influence of others, rarely interact or appear unfamiliar with their neighbourhood or where they work.
  • Poor living conditions – Be living in dirty, cramped or overcrowded accommodation, and/or living and working at the same address.
  • Restricted freedom of movement – Have no identification documents, have few personal possessions and always wear the same clothes day in day out. What clothes they do wear may not be suitable for their work. Have little opportunity to move freely and may have had their travel documents retained, e.g. passports.
  • Unusual travel times – Be dropped off / collected for work on a regular basis either very early or late at night.
  • Reluctant to seek help – Avoid eye contact, appear frightened or hesitant to talk to strangers and fear law enforcers for many reasons, such as not knowing who to trust or where to get help, fear of deportation, fear of violence to them or their family. For more information about modern slavery, watch the GLAA video named “Horse Trading” https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=k-I5EtcewdM
  • To report modern slavery in the workplace, call the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA) on 0800 032 0804.
  • If you want to report a suspicion or potential crime call the national Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700 or complete an online report at www.modernslaveryhelpline.org/report.

General Election 2017: What to expect on polling day

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General Election 2017: What to expect on polling day

The general election is this Thursday and time is quickly running out for parties to make their push for power.

So what will happen on Thursday when the campaigning comes to a close? Here’s what to expect on Polling Day.

How to vote

Polling stations in Gedling borough will open their doors at 7am.

Your local polling station is highlighted on your polling card which was sent out to everyone who registered to vote.

Polling stations across the borough will remain open until 10pm but make sure you give yourself plenty of time. If you are stuck in a queue at 10pm, you might miss your chance to have your say.

You don’t need a polling cad to vote, you simply need to be on the electoral register.

The candidates for constituencies across Gedling borough can be found HERE

When will get the results?

Once all the polls close at ten, the ballots from each constituency are counted. The results probably won’t start to become clear until the early hours of the morning.

In previous elections, the winner usually becomes clear at around 3am as seats across the borough and country declare who has won.

However, if close, it could be as late as 6am on Friday morning when the winner is known.

The general election is this Thursday and time is quickly running out for parties to make their push for power.

So what will happen on Thursday when the campaigning comes to a close? Here’s what to expect on Polling Day.

How to vote

Polling stations in Gedling borough will open their doors at 7am.

Your local polling station is highlighted on your polling card which was sent out to everyone who registered to vote.

Polling stations across the borough will remain open until 10pm but make sure you give yourself plenty of time. If you are stuck in a queue at 10pm, you might miss your chance to have your say.

You don’t need a polling cad to vote, you simply need to be on the electoral register.

The candidates for constituencies across Gedling borough can be found HERE

When will get the results?

Once all the polls close at ten, the ballots from each constituency are counted. The results probably won’t start to become clear until the early hours of the morning.

In previous elections, the winner usually becomes clear at around 3am as seats across the borough and country declare who has won.

However, if close, it could be as late as 6am on Friday morning when the winner is known.

Newstead man amongst group handed football banning orders after pub clash

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Newstead man amongst group handed football banning orders after pub clash

A man from Newstead was one of eight people handed a three-year ban from going near football grounds on matchdays after a clash between Mansfield Town and Notts County fans at a city pub.

Eight people were handed a ban after admitting football-related disorder.

They were arrested on May 18 after the offences on the afternoon of January 14 at the Major Oak pub in Victoria Street, Nottingham city centre – on the day of a Notts County home match against Mansfield Town.

As well as the banning orders, the following sentences were given out when they appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Friday (June 2):

Aeron Collier, 24, of Teignmouth Avenue, Mansfield,

Lee Haywood, 26, North Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield,

Thomas McCormack, 19, of The Rodery, Mansfield,

Phillip Merryweather, 56, of The Quadrangle, Newstead,

Gregg Robbins, 44, of Markham Place, Mansfield, were each ordered to do 100 hours of unpaid work, given a 12-month community order and a £170 fine.

Tony Wright, 43, of Cardale Road, Pleasley, was given a curfew between 7pm and 7am on Fridays and Saturdays for seven weeks, a 12-month community order and a £170 fine.

Connor Slaney, 18, of Forest Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, was given a £195 fine.

And Keiron Hollingsworth, 21, of Haddon Road, Mansfield, was given a £235 fine and was sent to prison for three months because he was on a suspended sentence for a previous offence.

The Football Banning Orders prevent the men attending any Football League matches as well as England matches, home and away. And whenever England play away, they must hand their passports in to the Police Station prior to the fixture.

Chief Superintendent Mark Holland said: “Nottinghamshire Police enjoys very close working relationships with all our local clubs. Football violence and disorder will not be tolerated, and this post-matchday investigation is an example of how we will pursue offenders and in every case seek a football banning order.”

A ninth person who appeared in court in connection with the disorder, Daniel Fretwell, 20, of Longbourne Court, Forest Town, denied the offence and will appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on July 4.

Books of Condolence open in Arnold for London terror victims

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Books of Condolence open in Arnold for London terror victims

Two books of condolence will be opened in Arnold for people in Gedling borough to leave their thoughts and messages for people affected by the recent terror attack in London.

People can leave messages in the books at Arnold Library and also Nottinghamshire County Council’s office on Sir John Robinson Way. The books will be open from 9am tomorrow (Tuesday 6).

The books will remain open until June 26. After this date, the sheets will be collated into one document and sent to the Mayor of London.

Councillor Kay Cutts, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council has written to Sadiq Kahn, Mayor of London to express sympathy and reassurance that London is in our thoughts.

She said: “I am sure I speak for all the people of Nottinghamshire by expressing our deep condolences to the families and friends of the innocent people who lost their lives or were injured in the attack at London Bridge and Borough Market in London on Saturday. We stand together with all those affected.

“Just as at Westminster and Manchester recently, the bravery and professionalism of our emergency services was incredible. I would like to add our tributes for their swift and comprehensive response.

“These despicable, cowardly terrorists have attacked people out enjoying themselves in a blatant attempt to unnerve the public and disrupt the freedoms that are at the very core of British values. But we will not let them and the subsequent ‘business as usual’ response from all Londoners sends a clear message that terrorism will never succeed.”

Existing Books of Condolence for the Manchester terrorist attack will remain open until June 14.

 

New court date for man charged with Mapperley Park murder

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New court date for man charged with Mapperley Park murder

A man charged with the murder of an 18-year-old  in Mapperley Park has been remanded in custody after appearing in court this morning (Monday 5).

Matthew Rothery died from stab wounds after police were called to an address in Woodborough Road at around 1am on Good Friday (14 April 2017).

Nathan Towsey, 20, of Braunton Crescent in Mapperley, was charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

He will next appear at Nottingham Crown Court on Friday 28 July.

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