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Man to appear before magistrates this morning charged with Mapperley Park murder

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Man to appear before magistrates this morning charged with Mapperley Park murder

A 20-year-old man is due before Nottingham Magistrates’ this morning after being charged with the murder after an 18-year-old man in Mapperley Park.

Police were called to an address in Woodborough Road at around 1am on Friday, April 2017.

Matthew Rothery was taken to Queens Medical Centre but died shortly afterwards from stab wounds

Nathan Towsey of Braunton Crescent in Mapperley was arrested on Sunday night and has now been charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

Mapperley Park murder: ‘Parties involved knew each other’

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Mapperley Park murder: ‘Parties involved knew each other’

Nottinghamshire Police are continuing to investigate an assault in Mapperley Park in the early hours of yesterday morning (14) in which a man died.

Superintendent Ted Antill of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We were called to Woodborough Road in Mapperley Park at around 1am on Friday, April 14.

“On arrival, officers found that a man had suffered a serious injury, he was taken to Queens Medical Centre where sadly he was pronounced dead.

“We immediately launched a murder investigation, a crime scene was put in place around Woodborough road, a team of investigators with a broad range of skills were assembled and we began to gather evidence and follow up several lines of inquiry. CCTV footage was quickly located, door to door enquiries were conducted and witnesses were interviewed. We have also searched several properties in connection with this incident.

“These enquiries continue. However, we believe this is an isolated incident where the parties involved are known to each other and it would appear that this was not a random attack.

“We have stepped up patrols in the area and are speaking to local people to reassure them and provide them with appropriate information about what has happened. We would like to point out that this is an extremely rare incident.

“We would also like to thank the public for their assistance and patience during this time. We continue to appeal to anyone with any information that could help, to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident 31 of 4 April. You can also contact Crimestoppers completely anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Parish Council object to plans for new flats and shops in Calverton

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Parish Council object to plans for new flats and shops in Calverton

A parish council is strongly opposing plans for new shops and flats in Calverton. 

A planning application has been submitted to Gedling Borough Council for a three-storey development in the open space at the northern side of the St.Wilfrid’s Square precinct. 

The proposed development consists of 4 retail units and 8 flats. 

 Calverton Parish Council has discussed this application at its April meeting and now say they ‘object strongly to the proposed development’.

 In a statement on their website, the council said: “The design, scale and materials of the proposed development are completely inappropriate. It would impact negatively on the built environment of the village centre, adversely affect current residents/businesses and harm Calverton’s Conservation Area and its setting.  

“The proposals would not be in conformity with Calverton’s Neighbourhood Plan – which has recently been submitted for examination.

They added: “The development makes no provision for the additional car parking that it would generate and would have a significant impact on the ongoing car parking problem in the village.

​Full details of the application (reference: 2017/0207) are on the Gedling Borough Council website (where there is the facility to submit comments online).

The council area urging residents to comment about the proposals online or download a standard objection letter from their website here.​

Funding secured for miners memorial statue at country park

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Funding secured for miners memorial statue at country park

A permanent memorial for miners who dies at a former colliery site in Gedling is to be created after volunteers won funding from the council

The Friends of Gedling Country Park has been awarded  £18,425 from Nottinghamshire County Council’s Supporting Local Communities Fund to commission an artist to create a permanent piece of art in the new memorial garden at Gedling Country Park.

The group applied for money from the County Council’s Supporting Local Communities Fund, which provides over £500,000 per year in funding awards to support projects that are beneficial to the local community.

With the support of Gedling Borough Council, who manage and maintain the park, an artist will be commissioned by the Friends group to work with local children and community groups to create the centrepiece for the memorial garden. It will commemorate the miners who worked and died on the site and provide a focal point for anyone wishing to spend a few minutes in quiet reflection.

Gedling Colliery was the life-blood of the village and its surrounding areas until it closed in 1991. The site stood derelict for over 20 years before being transformed into a country park in March 2015.

The Friends and Gedling Borough Council have been developing the memorial garden within the country park for a number of months and have already installed several large metal ‘rings’ to mark the entrance – these were salvaged from the former colliery, where they were used underground to maintain the stability of the tunnels.

The park was awarded Green Flag status in 2016 and a unique mining-themed large children’s adventure play area opened later in the same year. A new visitor centre is also near completion making Gedling Country Park one of the top destinations in the county to visit.

Councillor Peter Barnes, Portfolio Holder for Environment said: “This is superb news and huge congratulations must go to the Friends Group who are great ambassadors for the country park and have done very well to get this funding.

“When we turned the former colliery into this brilliant country park, we always said that the heritage of the site would not be forgotten and these plans for a memorial to remember the miners will go a long way to ensuring that the site’s history is never forgotten.”

 Terry Lock, Chairman of the Friends of Gedling Country Park said: “Our sincere gratitude goes to the councillors and members of the public who have helped us in not only achieving this funding but who have donated their time and money to design and develop this memorial garden.

“We will be working closely with both Gedling Borough and the County Council to ensure that we create a fitting memorial to commemorate all those who gave their lives during the lifetime of the colliery.”

 Kevin Sharman, Nottinghamshire County Council’s Transport, Planning and Programme Development team manager said: “We are delighted to support this project which has had a lot of local support and will be a fitting tribute to the miners who lost their lives while the pit was open.

“The memorial will be a welcome addition to the country park and highlights the variety of projects that communities are benefitting from as part of the Supporting Local Communities scheme.”

Mapperley Park murder investigation as man dies after assault

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Mapperley Park murder investigation as man dies after assault

A man has died following a serious assault in Mapperley Park

Detectives have now launched a murder investigation after the man died following the assault at an address in Mapperley Park in the early hours of this morning (14).

Nottinghamshire Police were called to the address in Woodborough Road just before 1.00am.

The man was treated for his injuries at the scene but died shortly afterwards.

Road closures and local diversions are currently in place in Woodborough Road as detectives from the East Midlands Serious Operations Unit work to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Woodborough Road remains closed between its junctions with The Wells Road and Mission Street. The closure is also affecting access to Woodborough Road from Mapperley Rise.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 31 of 14 April.

Plans to bulldoze ‘The Bruno’ and build new flats and shops submitted

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Plans to bulldoze ‘The Bruno’ and build new flats and shops submitted

Plans to bulldoze a derelict pub to make way for three new shops and fourteen new flats have been submitted to Gedling Borough Council.

The planning documents outline plans to demolish the Earl of Chesterfield pub on Carlton Road and replace it with “a three-storey mixed use building consisting of 3 x retail units and 14 x 2-bed flats.

A further 14 private parking spaces are proposed for the residential tenants, with a separate shared surface parking area, to the back of the proposed retail units.

Councillors at Gedling Borough Council will have their final say on the application at a meeting on April 19.

The Earl of Chesterfield, which was known as ‘The Bruno’ by locals, has been empty since closing its doors for the last time back in 2015.

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Lyrid meteor shower to light up skies above Gedling borough this month

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Lyrid meteor shower to light up skies above Gedling borough this month

A spectacular meteor shower will light up the skies over Gedling borough late this month as the annual Lyrid shower peaks on April 22.

Those lucky enough to catch sight of the shower could see up to 10 shooting stars an hour.

The shower will be visible from April 16 to 25, but is expected to peak on April 22, with an intense burst of activity.

You shouldn’t need  binoculars or a telescope to see the shower, just find a suitably dark area and hope there’s not too much cloud on that night.

To give yourself a better chance of spotting the shower, give your eyes thirty minutes to adjust to the darkness outside.

Experts say that to see find the Lyrid shower, you should look for the Big Dipper or The Plough.

Sainsbury’s to push ahead with plans for Colwick superstore

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Sainsbury’s to push ahead with plans for Colwick superstore

Sainsbury’s has confirmed they are to push forward with plans to build a new superstore in Colwick after listening to calls from Gedling Borough Council and Vernon Coaker MP to invest in the borough.

The retailer contacted Vernon Coaker’s office and Gedling Borough Council to say that they wanted to build a new store on the Colwick Industrial Estate by 2020, after carrying out an internal review of the scheme.

Vernon Coaker MP, Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke and Chief Executive, John Robinson have been pushing for Sainsbury’s to consider the Colwick Industrial site as part of the council’s economic development strategy that includes development of the old industrial site.

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke said: “This is great news for the borough and we welcome Sainsbury’s decision to invest in Gedling in the coming years. This news opens other doors to develop the rest of the site which will bring jobs and economic growth to the area. It just shows that with a bit of tenacity we can get the big employers to listen and take note that Gedling is the place to be if you’re looking to grow your business.”

Vernon Coaker MP also welcomed the news: “The hard work by Gedling Borough Council has paid off, and Sainsbury’s commitment to the development of the Colwick site is great news – for the whole area, for jobs and for future prosperity.  I am sure it will lead to further investment which we all welcome.

“I will continue to do all I can, along with the Council, to get this project up and running as soon as we possibly can – and to work on the other projects in the pipeline to ensure they move forward.”

Westdale Tavern to close later this month

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Westdale Tavern to close later this month

The Westdale Tavern is to close later this month, it has been announced.

The pub on Westdale Lane has been sold by current owners Greene King.

The venue will shut its doors for the final time on Monday, April 24.

A spokesman for Greene King said: “As a leading pub operator and brewer, we are committed to running high quality community pubs. To be able to continue to invest in our estate, from time to time we have to make the difficult decision to sell pubs.

“After much consideration, we decided to put The Westdale on the market and have now found a buyer.

“The pub will close on Monday, April 24 and we are working with the team there to find them alternative employment where possible at our other nearby pubs.”

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Police issue warm weather security warning after distraction burglaries in Carlton

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Police issue warm weather security warning after distraction burglaries in Carlton

Police have issued a warning to ensure people keep their property secure during sunny weather after suspected distraction burglaries in Carlton.

Nottinghamshire Police issued the warning after burglars targeting homes during the recent warm weather.

A total of 11 burglaries have been reported across the county since Thursday, with several in Carlton.

Homeowners were targeted after being approached by rogue traders proposing home improvement works.

While residents have been in conversation, an accomplice has entered the property through unlocked doors or windows to steal items.

Chief Inspector Phil Davies from Nottinghamshire Police said: “It’s only natural that people will be enjoying the recent fine weather – but it is so important that residents stay on their guard to avoid being targeted by would-be criminals.

“Even if you’re out and about in the garden, always keep windows and doors locked to deter opportunist thieves and never purchase goods or services from anyone who calls unexpectedly at your home.

“We are also asking you to keep an eye out for vulnerable friends, family members and neighbours and warn them about these recent incidents to ensure they are doing all they can to protect themselves and their properties.”

The latest series of distraction burglaries have also taken place in Aspley, Mansfield and Underwood.

Each report mentions a man in a white Ford Transit van approaching residents to suggest works to fix guttering. Up to three men are believed to have been involved in these incidents.

Anyone with any information about these incidents or who witnesses anything suspicious in their area is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident 442 of 9 April. If the crime is in progress or the offenders are still in the area, call 999 immediately.

For more information about protecting yourself and your property from opportunist thieves, please visithttp://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/advice/prevention/distraction

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