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CCTV images released after attempted robbery in Sherwood

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CCTV images released after attempted robbery in Sherwood

Nottinghamshire Police has released CCTV images of two youths who they want to speak to in connection with attempted robbery in Sherwood.

The shopkeeper at Leihal Stores in Valley Road, was threatened with a broken bottle during the incident on April 9 at around 4.10pm.

The youths fled empty-handed and no one was hurt in the incident.

If anyone has information regarding the identity of the males please call 101 asking for Nottinghamshire Police and quote incident 521 of 9 April 2017. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Volunteers wanted at borough libraries for summer reading challenge

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Volunteers wanted at borough libraries for summer reading challenge

Libraries in Arnold, Carlton and Mapperley are looking for people who have an enthusiasm for reading and love working with children to become volunteers for their forthcoming Summer Reading Challenge.

As part of the challenge, children are encouraged to read up to six books of their choice, earning rewards along the way.

It’s a great way to boost children’s literacy skills and enthusiasm for reading during the holidays.

Last summer was the most successful challenge in the county with over 10,600 children taking part and more than 70 volunteers giving up some of their spare time – a total of 1282 hours – to support the campaign and help children discover the pleasure of reading.

Inspire, the company set up by Nottinghamshire County Council to improve the county’s libraries, has now formally launched its volunteer search for this coming summer.

People have until May 19 to register their interest.  They are looking for people aged 14 upwards, to be able to commit around 12 – 15 hours (averaging 2 – 3 hours a week) between 26 July and 6 September.

The following libraries in the borough are recruiting for Summer Reading Challenge volunteers: Arnold Library, Carlton Library and Mapperley Library,

Trainee teachers, young people seeking to develop their CV and employability skills and many book lovers within local communities have benefited from the volunteering opportunities in recent years.

The tasks involved are:

  • Sharing enthusiasm for reading by listening and chatting with children about books they read during the challenge
  • Explaining to children and their parents/carer how the challenge works
  • Helping register children for the challenge and handing out stickers and rewards when they complete various progression stages
  • Keeping challenge records up to date by completing and filing registration cards.

Volunteers will also be able to claim for reasonable travel costs to and from the library and will receive a certificate for taking part which will be useful to add to their CV.

Peter Gaw, Chief Executive of Inspire commentred ; “Our Summer Reading Challenge volunteers  work with library staff to help run and promote the Summer Reading Challenge, their enthusiasm and dedication plays a significant role in its ongoing success”.

To find out more or to apply online visit www.inspireculture.org.uk/volunteers .

Facebook users in Gedling borough handing out clues to fraudsters

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Facebook users in Gedling borough handing out clues to fraudsters

Facebook users in Gedling borough are being warned not to gift fraudsters with their personal details.

Recent YouGov research from Equifax has revealed people are making it easy for crooks to steal an identity by sharing too much personal information, including birthday updates.

The research revealed criminals only need your name, date of birth and address to steal your identity, access bank accounts, take out loans or take out mobile phones in your name.

It also showed that a high proportion of social media users risk identity theft by giving fraudsters easy access to this type of personal information on their Facebook accounts

The survey found that almost 30% of adults with a social media account include their full name and date of birth on their profile pages.

Experts warned that even if you don’t publically show your age on your Facebook profile, fraudsters can still work out your age from people wishing you well on your timeline. Once they have your date of birth, they can find out where you live too.

People are now being reminded to review privacy settings and ensure they don’t reveal too much. If you need some guidance, this complete guide will help you keep control of your Facebook account.

John Marsden, head of ID and fraud at Equifax, said: “People must act now to protect their finances for the long term. More adults in the UK are engaging with social media than ever before, especially on their smartphones, and a high number are readily sharing their personal information on these platforms.”

“Fraudsters get hold of this type of information so they can impersonate an individual, either by setting up accounts in their name or accessing existing accounts and stealing from them. The extent of damage can run to thousands of pounds worth of debt being racked up in your name.

“My advice to consumers is to be social savvy; avoid unnecessarily sharing personal details and risking your identity on platforms that can so easily be exploited. It’s always nice to receive well wishes on your birthday – but is it worth the risk?”

Carlton park group determined to beat vandalism

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Carlton park group determined to beat vandalism

Residents in Carlton have vowed not to let a recent act of vandalism stop their efforts to regenerate their local park – despite being landed with a repair bill for over £1,000 following damage to one of its buildings.

The vandals recently smashed up concrete slabs and then threw them onto the roof of the pavilion at Onchan Park on Oakdale Road.

They caused damage to around 40 tiles – which will now cost around £1,000 to repair.

But Friends of Onchan Park, a group set up to secure the future of the park, say the damage will not put a stop to plans to regenerate the facilities.

Group member Maria Robinson told Gedling Eye: “We have worked so hard to save the park for local youngsters and are currently looking to raise funds to regenerate and provide better facilities on the park.

“It’s soul-destroying when a few mindless local youngsters wreck the place when all our efforts are directed at creating better facilities for them.

“We will not tolerate vandalism on the park and are working with the council to rectify the damage and discuss further action to be taken against the perpetrators.”

The group are now hoping to get the camera security system at the site working again to deter any further acts of vandalism.

Despite the damage, an fun-filled family event planned for this Sunday (22) will still be taking place at the park.

A new mural created to brighten up the pavilion is set to be unveiled which features artwork created by children from three schools in the Carlton area.

170 pupils from Carlton Central Infants and Juniors, Parkdale and Sacred Heart schools entered a competition to design graffiti art to adorn the pavilion.

Now local grafitti artists Dak and Dash have recreated the children’s designs on a huge scale to adorn the pavilion.

They completed an incredible 18 works of art in just 6 hours in preparation for the event.

Alison Pritchard, chairperson for Friends of Onchan Park, said she was delighted the event was still going ahead.

She said:  “We have an amazing event planned for Sunday when we will unveil 16 murals designed by talented local school children and we will  not let the thoughtless actions of a few deter the enthusiasm to create a fantastic day for the local community.”

The artwork will be unveiled by Anthony Carver Smith (NCT Marketing Manager) at 12:30pm.

The event will be attended by PCC Paddy Tipping, MP for Gedling Vernon Coaker, local councillors, head teachers of the schools, competition winners and Gedling Borough Council parks representatives, who have all helped to put this project on the road to success.

There will also be stalls, refreshments, a treasure hunt and other activities taking place during the event at the park.

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Drivers in Gedling borough to face harsher fines for speeding offences

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Drivers in Gedling borough to face harsher fines for speeding offences

Drivers in Gedling borough will face tougher penalties if caught exceeding the speed limit from next week as tougher sentencing guidelines come into force.

The maximum fine for speeding is currently £1,000, but from April 24 this is will be more than doubled to £2,500.

The changes are part of a consultation that took place back in 2016 that argued previous guidelines did not properly take into account the potential harm of speeding – and the risks it poses to the public.

The Sentencing Council, who has introduced the changes, said the move to increase penalties aims to ensure there is a “clear increase in penalty as the seriousness of offending increases”.

RAC road safety spokesman Pete Williams welcomed the new tougher speeding fines.

He said: “We welcome the change in sentencing guidelines for gross speeders. Anyone who breaks the limit excessively is a danger to every other road user and is unnecessarily putting lives at risk.

“Hopefully, hitting these offenders harder in the pocket will make them think twice before doing it again in the future.

“While greater sentences for excessive speeders are obviously a deterrent, the best deterrent of all is more effective enforcement.”

Police investigate burglary in Netherfield

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Police investigate burglary in Netherfield

Police are investigating a reported burglary in Netherfield.

Officers were called to Curzon Street just after 2pm yesterday (Wednesday 19 April).

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “If anyone saw anything suspicious or has any information that could help, please contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident 375 of 19 April.

“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Got a story for the Gedling Eye news team? Email us at news@gedlingeye.co.uk

Review: Roving Crows at The Old Ship Inn, Lowdham

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Review: Roving Crows at The Old Ship Inn, Lowdham

‘Wow. I think that’s the most instruments I’ve seen up there,’ said organiser, Mike Hoare, referring to the array Roving Crows had laid out in the performance area prior to the commencement of this Warthog Promotions show in The Old Ship Inn, Lowdham.

‘I’m not sure where the band are going to fit!’ He may well have wondered, as on display were a range of guitars, fiddle, 5 and 6 string bass guitars, bongos, drums and synth drums. He needn’t have worried,. It was a bit of a squeeze but the band managed perfectly and used all the instruments to full effect..

At first glance, Roving Crows seemed much like any other folk inspired quartet. The first tune-set, Up Heaval, was very much in the tradition, if with some atmospheric echo over Caitlin Barrett’s fiddle. However, it was when the rhythm section of Tim Downes-Hall (percussion) and Loz Shaw (bass) kicked in that the Crows’s unique fusion grooves became evident.

“From the off audience members were clapping and stamping along to complement the groups own beats. When Celtic fiddle and guitar riffs were played there was even the odd whoop to be heard.”

From the off audience members were clapping and stamping along to complement the groups own beats. When Celtic fiddle and guitar riffs were played there was even the odd whoop to be heard!

Paul O’Neil (vocals and lead guitar) used Passing On the Love as a springboard into his revelation that he had given up a more a conventional career to take a risk on music. He also majored on the philosophy of living for the now which resurfaced at several points in the show. Much of the repertoire was penned by O’Neil who segued between the ‘talk singing’ of a troubadour, as in Journeyman’s Blues, vocal tones of The Velvet Underground’s John Cale in If I Had To Choose,  and the archetypal folk singer on many others.

Barrett’s Riverside saw her take lead and certainly passed the ‘old grey whistle test’ with audience members singing the refrain well after the song had finished. Another highlight was Refugee, performed over a Ska backbeat, and which features on new CD, Bury Me Naked.

Hedonistic, Days In The Sun, and lively tune-set Fire Sky rounded off the main gig before the Crows encored with a trio of covers.

Barrett led on Ride On, the mournful Jimmy McCarthy track perhaps most famously sung by Christy Moore. Things were then cranked up with Charlie Daniels’s The Devil Went Down To Georgia and The Waterboys’ Fisherman’s Blues. A cracking finish.

Fraud warning for Wonga customers in Gedling borough

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Fraud warning for Wonga customers in Gedling borough

Customers of Wonga in Gedling borough are being warned of a data breach that could lead them falling victim to fraud.

Wonga has confirmed the accounts of up to  250,000 customers have been compromised. The incident is now being investigated by the police and has been reported to the Financial Conduct Authority.

Wonga has updated their website with further information and confirmed that they are contacting all those affected and are taking steps to protect them, but there are also some things you can do to make yourself safer.

If any of your financial details were compromised, notify your bank or card company as soon as possible. Review your financial statements regularly for any unusual activity.

Criminals can use personal data obtained from a data breach to commit identity fraud. Consider using credit reference agencies, such as Experian or Equifax, to regularly monitor your credit file for unusual activity.

Be suspicious of any unsolicited calls, emails or texts, even if it appears to be from a company you know of. Don’t open the attachments or click on links within unsolicited emails, and never disclose any personal or financial details during a cold call.

If you have been a victim of fraud or cyber crime, please report it to us: http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud

MATCH REPORT: Hucknall Town 5 – 0 Linby CWFC

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MATCH REPORT: Hucknall Town 5 – 0 Linby CWFC
Linby ended their season in disastrous circumstances as they were heavily beaten 5-0 away to local rivals Hucknall Town.
The result means Linby look set to end the season in 9th place whereas Hucknall finish in 4th.
The home side were contesting their third game in six days and they also have a cup final against Selston coming up, yet it was the side in yellow and black that showed the most energy and desire throughout.
The first chance of note fell to Hucknall’s Joshua Henry who saw his initial shot string the palms of Linby goalkeeper Jamie Davies before seeing his follow up effort blocked by towering defender Steve Johnson-Fikula.
Ashley Whitt managed to break the deadlock for the home side after 16 minutes. The attacker was able to race through on goal after Sean White had mis-timed a clearing header before slotting home.
Linby captain Aidy Harris nearly got his side instantly level as he forced a save from Hucknall shot stopper Michael Randall with a shot from the edge of the box through bodies.
Whitt managed to double his personal tally when he got his sides’ second goal after 21 minutes. A cross-cum-shot was played across from the left wing by Joe Ashurst and Whitt was able to bundle the ball home on the goal line.
Ex-South Normanton striker Whitt could have wrapped up his hat-trick in the 43rd minute. Jordan Phillips unselfishly played the ball across to the striker who could only balloon his shot high over the goal when it looked easier to score.
Hucknall were unbeaten in their previous 7 games leading up to this contest and in first half injury time, they looked to extend that run. Jordan Phillips chose the selfish option this time as he fired through a crowded box after following up on Matthew Brian’s initial blocked shot.
The second half continued as the first one ended with Hucknall being the first to every ball as they controlled the game. Matthew Brian curled a free kick just past the wrong side of Davies’ post from 25 yards out only seven minutes after the restart.
After being forced to make a half time substitution following an injury to defender Steve Johnson-Fikula, Linby manager Lewis Saxby made his two remaining changes straight after that last attack as he looked for a reaction from his side.
The game was completely put to bed on the hour mark as Micheal Banister left Jamie Davies rooted to the spot. After the game, the keeper said his view was blocked as Banister rocketed the ball home from the edge of the area.
With the result secure and with players looking to impress ahead of their cup final, Hucknall made three changes soon after that fourth goal.
It was one of those substitutes who grabbed the final goal in the 68th minute. Kajally Danso found himself with both time and space to set himself on the edge of the box before unleashing a shot which ended up low in the corner of the goal.
Aidy Harris nearly got a consolation goal soon after but his hard hit shot from close range ended up being deflected by the outracing Randall. Hucknall continued to push for more goals with Jamie Crawford, Jaylee Hodgson and Joshua Henry all seeing chances end up in the stand behind the goal.
After the game, Lewis Saxby showed his anger and disappointment at his players. About the performance, he said: “We had too many passengers out there today, there wasn’t enough players switched on. Our side just didn’t have a winning mentality today.”

92.2% of Nottinghamshire parents secure first preference primary school place

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92.2% of Nottinghamshire parents secure first preference primary school place

More than 9 out of ten parents have secured a place at their first preferred primary school for their children for this September.

This indicates an increase in the number of parents receiving an offer of their first preference school for their child.

Nottinghamshire County Council has today (18) contacted 8881 parents to let them know which school their son or daughter is to attend from September.

This year shows a decrease in the number of applications received before the closing date but an increase in the number of parents who have got a place at one of their preferred schools – 98.2%. Of the remainder, 164 (1.8% of applicants) have been offered a place at a school they didn’t include on their application.  70.7% of these parents only made a single preference.

The County Council said it had done all it could to ensure that parents send their child to a school they wanted.

Marion Clay, the council’s acting service director for education standards, said: “The situation as a whole continues to be encouraging as the majority of parents will be getting a school for which they made a preference.

“I am very happy that every child in Nottinghamshire, whose parents applied before the deadline, will have a primary school place in September 2017.

The schools adjudicator ruled that applications for September 2017 must be processed up to offer day according to the 2017/18 arrangements already in place, without priority for out of catchment siblings.

However, the adjudicator also ruled that waiting lists from offer day onwards must be held in accordance with revised arrangements for 2017/18, which reinstate priority for out of catchment siblings.

Waiting lists for oversubscribed community and voluntary controlled schools for the 2017/18 academic year, which are effective from 4 May 2017 onwards, will operate in line with the revised oversubscription criteria which will give priority to children living out of catchment who have a sibling connection.

“As an authority we are not complacent as we are aware of the pressures within the system and the increasing number of children coming through. We are already making plans to deal with these continued pressures in the years to come,” continued Mrs Clay.

“We are currently finalising plans to have approximately 400 additional, permanent primary school places ready this September to meet growing demand, at a cost of £5m. Whilst these places will be across the primary age range, 60 of these will be for reception-aged children. That’s the equivalent of 27 new primary classes built over the last five years.”

For the 2016/17 academic year 1,500 extra school places were created across Nottinghamshire at a cost of £11.5m which brings the total of additional primary school places created by the Council since 2013 to 5,500 at a total Council investment of nearly £70m.

Mrs Clay also assured late applicants that a school place would be available for their child in September 2017. The waiting list applies to all on-time unsuccessful applications, late applications and changes to preferences.

Unfortunately, popular schools will always be over-subscribed and whatever the admissions criteria are for those schools, the likelihood is that there will be some disappointed families.

Parents have right to appeal about their child’s school place and all appeals are wholly independent.

  • Did your child get their preferred place in one of the borough’s schools? Let us know. Email news@gedlingeye.co.uk or comment below

 

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