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Police have confirmed that a missing man from Bestwood was found safe and well last night.
58-year-old Matthew Howitt, had last been seen in Worksop on Wednesday afternoon but was located that evening.
A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “Thanks o all those who shared our appeal.”
Nottinghamshire Police is warning residents in Mapperley Park to be ‘aware and vigilant’ following reports of a suspicious man knocking on doors in the area.
Police have said they are now investigating the reports of the ‘suspicious male’ who has been knocking on doors and the, when challenged, claimed he is looking for work doing small jobs.
The male has been described as white, with several teeth missing, in his late twenties early thirties, very short hair wearing a grey tracksuit.
Nottinghamshire Police has advised residents to visit the following page to see their advice on unexpected callers: http://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/advice/prevention/distraction
Police yesterday arrested a man following a report of an ongoing burglary in Sherwood.
The 32-year-old man was arrested at a house in Mansfield Street, Sherwood, at around 1.10pm on Tuesday (May 30). on suspicion of burglary.
A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “Officers also carried out searches of the area, including using a helicopter, for other suspects in relation to the incident and enquiries are ongoing.”
It is not yet known whether anything was taken from the house.
Anyone with information is urged to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 412 of 30 May 2017, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Students in Gedling borough are putting their hearing at risk by playing music on personal stereos too loudly, according to a new study by Nottingham City Council Environmental Health Officers.
The warning comes after officers surveyed local students who attend the University of Nottingham on Wednesday as part of National Noise Awareness Week.
They measured the decibel levels produced by the students’ headphones and their findings showed a high proportion putting their hearing at risk.
Of those tested, 43% played their music high enough to raise long-term concerns and 18% played their music at over 92 decibels – high enough to cause hearing damage after an hour per day.
Continuous exposure to noise above 85 decibels can cause hearing loss, but with some personal stereos reaching as high as 120 decibels, a lot of people are unknowingly damaging their ears, according to Environmental Health Officer Peter McEvoy.
He said: “It’s easy to protect yourself, as safe volume settings are installed on all devices sold in the EU – just go to the settings and switch them on.
“Your hearing is a delicate mechanism and once damaged you can’t get it back, so look after yourself, stick to safe amplification levels and limit your time exposed to higher noise levels.”
Studies show that 37% of rock musicians and shockingly 52% of classical musicians have a measurable hearing loss.
For ten tips on safe listening see NHS advice on http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/hearing-problems/Pages/tips-to-protect-hearing.aspx
Police are appealing to the public for help in trying to trace the owner of a Trax mountain bike found in Arnold on Thursday.
This children’s mountain bike was found in the Pond Hills Lane area of Arnold.
Do you recognise this bike or know who it belongs to?
If so and you have proof of ownership, please contact Nottinghamshire Police by telephoning 101, quoting incident number 410-25052017.
Remember how parts of Gedling borough looked eight years ago?
We’ve gone back in time with Google Street View to explore some of the changes that have happened since the tech giant’s camera vans first appeared on the streets of the borough.
Street View launched in 2007 and first came to parts of Gedling borough in 2008. There have been plenty of changes to the area since then.
Here’s a few…
A man from Carlton has today appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court today charged with causing actual bodily harm.
Danny O’Keefe, 43, of Conway Road, was arrested yesterday (Thursday, May 25) in connection with an assault in Meadowvale Crescent, Clifton, at around 6.15am the same day.
He was released on conditional bail to appear at a trial at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on 28 July.
Gedling borough’s newest crematorium has now been blessed by a Bishop during an official dedication service.
Gedling crematorium, in Catford Lane, held its first funeral in January and its arrival was officially marked last week by a service of dedication led by the suffragan Bishop of Sherwood, the Right Reverend Tony Porter.
Other faith leaders attended, including Canon Philipp Ziomek, of the Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd, in Woodthorpe, who gave an opening prayer, and local civil celebrant Victoria Corder.
Councillor Sandra Barnes, Mayor of Gedling, also spoke at the service, which included readings, prayers, live singing from Sarah Simmons and a welcome from crematorium manager Kevin Browne.
The Westerleigh Group, a specialist company that built and also operate the new facility, were represented at the service by managing director Richard Evans.
He said: “We had a dedication service to mark the fact that the crematorium has been open since the beginning of the year.
“We have held over 300 funerals in that time which is the most acknowledgement of how important this new service has been to the bereaved in this area.
“Mayor Barnes said she has attended six funerals at the crematorium and commented on how it had made such a difference to local families.
“It’s much less busy than other crematoria and everyone commented on how wonderful the setting is, wrapped in glorious countryside in a tranquil, quiet spot – it has a completely different feel about it.
“We allow up to an hour for services and people have the time to have an unhurried, dignified service.
“I am very grateful for all of the support we have had from local funeral directors and clergy who have helped to ensure that the service is tailored to local needs.”
Mr Evans also said that some local people who originally had concerns about the plans had since been pleased with what they saw and that the crematorium had blended in well with the countryside setting.
He added: “We are hoping to prove to those people who objected that we are good neighbours,” said Mr Evans.
Mr Evans said the Bishop provided a “wonderful address” on the importance of people being allowed to grieve and how it was such a significant responsibility for crematorium staff to ensure they look after people with professional dignity.
The Bishop said: “It was a privilege to be invited to dedicate the new crematorium – particularly to see the care, the professional dignity and sensitivity that is shown to bereaved people.”
Local funeral directors also attended, including Nigel Lymn Rose, of AW Lymn – The Family Funeral Service, who had initially objected to the plans as his 110-year-old firm wanted to open a crematorium in the area.
Mr Lymn, whose company conducted the first service at the crematorium, said: “As much as it’s tinged with sadness that it’s not our crematorium, I’m absolutely delighted that the needs of people in that area are now being served by the crematorium.
“We as a firm have found the management and staff to be excellent and they share the same values as us in always putting bereaved families first.”
Mayor Barnes said: “We are just so lucky to have this special place, because it’s absolutely stunning and very tastefully done. We couldn’t ask for anything better.”
A NEW mayor has been announced for Gedling borough.
Councillor Viv McCrossen will shortly take up the role as Gedling borough’s first citizen. Cllr McCrossen is currently Deputy Mayor of Gedling. and also a Labour councilor for the Woodthorpe Ward.
She will take over from current mayor Cllr Sandra Barnes.
Mrs Barnes last night announced that she had raised £15,000 to help tackle pancreatic cancer – her chosen cause during her year in office.
Cllr McCrossen last night announced that the Nottingham branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association will be her charity of choice during her year in office.
She told fellow councilors at a meeting last night that she chose the charity after “having seen the impact the disease had on neighbours.”
Supermarket giant TESCO could soon be scrapping plastic 5p bags and make forgetful shoppers fork out for a bag for life instead.
Tesco is running a trial at three stores for the next 10 weeks, and if successful, the trial will be rolled out nationwide – including stores in Gedling borough.
The firm want to see how the trial stores get on without “single-use” 5p bags. Those forgetting to bring a bag for their shopping they will have to pay for an 8p or 10p bag for life instead.
A Tesco spokesperson said: “We are carrying out a short trial in a few stores to look at the impact on bag usage if we remove single use carrier bags.
“In these stores customers who need a bag can still buy a bag for life which they can reuse.”
It is believed other supermarkets could do the same if Tesco’s trial is successful.
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