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Arnold salon’s charity hair and beauty sessions raise over £700 for Childline

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Arnold salon’s charity hair and beauty sessions raise over £700 for Childline

Staff at a salon in Arnold gave up part of their weekend to offer hair and beauty sessions to raise cash for a children’s charity.

The 10-strong team from KH Hair in Arnold held the event to support the NSPCC’s Childline appeal.

They opened up the salon last Sunday (2) for a pampering session offering complimentary hairstyling and beauty treatments in return for a minimum donation of £10.

In just three hours, the team raised £780, which has now been handed to the charity.

Salon Director, Dawn Bramhall, said: “It was a wonderful day and I’m so proud of the whole team.

“Everyone of them gave up their Sunday and provided a truly amazing pampering experience which our clients loved.

“It was great to see them use their skills to deliver an exemplary in-salon service and my thanks go to them and to our lovely clients who donated so generously to such a worthy charity.”

Childline is a free 24-hour counselling service for children and young people up to their 19th birthday in the United Kingdom provided by the NSPCC.

Childline deals with any issue which causes distress or concern, common issues dealt with include child abuse, bullying, mental illness, parental separation or divorce, pregnancy and substance misuse.

KH Hair salons across the Midlands have been raising money for Childline and recently handed over the 2016 total of £5,055 to the charity.

Claire Campbell, Community Fundraising Manager at the NSPCC, said: “KH Hair continue to be passionate and creative fundraisers, making a huge difference to children and the money they have raised this year across their salons is testament to their real commitment to helping young people.

“At the moment Childline is contacted by a child every 25 seconds and we can only answer three in every four calls.

“With it costing £4 for a child to contact Childline, KH Hair’s support allows hundreds more children to receive the help they so vitally need.”

Council election battle underway as Gedling candidates announced

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Council election battle underway as Gedling candidates announced

THE election battleground is officially up and running – with Nottinghamshire County Council releasing its list of Gedling candidates fighting for seats in May’s crunch contest.

The 2017 Nottinghamshire County Council elections take place on Thursday, May 4.

This is the full list of candidates hoping to win seats in Gedling:

Arnold North

  • Allan, Pauline Annette (Labour Party)
  • Faulconbridge, James Anthony Patrick (Conservative Party Candidate)
  • Jones, Tad (Liberal Democrat)
  • Norris, Jim (Green Party Stop Fracking Now)
  • Payne, Michael Richard (Labour Party)
  • Pepper, Carol (Conservative Party Candidate)
  • Rose, George Eric (UK Independence Party (UKIP))
  • Swift, Andrew Julian (Liberal Democrat)
  • Thompson, Jeannie (Green Party Stop Fracking Now)
  • Voce, David William (UK Independence Party (UKIP))

Arnold South

  • Adams, Michael James (Conservative Party Candidate)
  • Clarke, William John (Labour Party)
  • Hart, John Colin (UK Independence Party (UKIP))
  • Stansfield, Jason Martin (Liberal Democrat)
  • Stuart, Jim (Green Party Stop Fracking Now)
  • Swift, Robert Andrew (Liberal Democrat)
  • Truman, Jean Olive (UK Independence Party (UKIP))
  • Vince, Margret Susan Barbara (Green Party Stop Fracking Now)
  • Walker, Jane Maria (Conservative Party Candidate)
  • Weisz, Muriel (Labour Party)

Calverton

  • Elliott, Boyd Bryan (The Conservative Party Candidate)
  • Hope, Mike (Labour Party)
  • Waters, Lee (UK Independence Party (UKIP))
  • Wright, Marguerite Anne (Liberal Democrat)

Carlton East

  • Brooks, Nicki (Labour and Co-operative Party)
  • Doyle, Kevin Backhouse (Conservative Party Candidate)
  • Ellis, Ray (Independent)
  • Flynn, John Edward (Liberal Democrat)
  • Roebuck, Graham Kenneth (UK Independence Party (UKIP))

Carlton West

  • Baldwin, Laurence James (The Green Party)
  • Clarke, Ged (Conservative Party Candidate)
  • Creamer, Jim (Labour Party)
  • Dawson, Robert James (Conservative Party Candidate)
  • Ellwood, Andrew Mark (Liberal Democrat)
  • Henry, Errol George (Labour Party)
  • Hughes, Paul Anthony (Liberal Democrat)
  • Loi, Piero (UK Independence Party (UKIP))
  • Pritchard, Philip Anthony (UK Independence Party (UKIP))

Newstead

  • Barnfather, Christopher Paul (The Conservative Party Candidate)
  • Connick, Rebecca (Green Party)
  • Smith, Michael John (Labour Party)
  • Waters, Rhea (UK Independence Party (UKIP)
  • Watts, David Kenneth (Liberal Democrat)

264 candidates in total have been nominated for the 66 seats being contested across the county. The seats make-up 56 areas of the county, known as divisions. The number of councillors representing each division depends on factors including their size and population.

Due to boundary changes which come into force at this election, following a review by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England, nearly all the divisions have changed in either name, size or both. Voters are reminded to double-check their poll card in case the location of their polling station has changed as a result.

Further information about the election, including registering to vote, and applying for a postal or proxy vote, is available from your local District / Borough council website or the Electoral Commission at www.electoralcommission.org.uk

Warning to people in Gedling borough over ‘friendly’ fraudster email

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Warning to people in Gedling borough over ‘friendly’ fraudster email

Email users across Gedling borough are today being warned of a new scam which sees fraudsters turning to ‘kindness’, claiming that they are aiming to help the recipient.

The phishing email is sent from a “law-abiding citizen” who claims to have accidentally received the email recipient’s personal details in a document which the fraudster attaches to the email.

The fraudster suggests that the email recipient’s details may have been made available to scammers and they are contacting them to try to rectify the problem.

To do so the recipient must open the document. In reality, the attached document opens the door to malware being downloaded onto the victim’s computer.

The malware attempts to obtain sensitive data from victims, such as banking credentials and passwords; which is subsequently used to take money from the victim.

Action Fraud – the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime – has said it received 226 reports of the email in just three days across the UK. As well as suggesting up-to-date virus protection, they offer the following advice in order to protect yourself from malware.

  • Don’t click on links or open any attachments you receive in unsolicited emails or SMS messages. Remember that fraudsters can ‘spoof’ an email address to make it look like one used by someone you trust. If you are unsure, check the email header to identify the true source of communication.
  • Do not enable macros in downloads, enabling the macro will allow the Trojan/malware to be installed onto your device
  • Always install software updates as soon as they become available. Whether you are updating the operating system or an application, the update will often include fixes for critical security vulnerabilities.
  • Create regular back-ups of your important files to an external hard drive, memory stick or online storage provider. It’s important that the device you back up to isn’t left connected to your computer as any malware infection could spread to that too.

If you think your bank details have been compromised, you should immediately contact your bank.

Detective Chief Inspector Andy Fyfe of City of London Police said: “The sheer number of reports that we have received over the past three days is concerning and reports continue to be made.

“We are warning the public to be vigilant and not click on links or attachments from unknown recipients or in unsolicited emails.”

Pair from Bestwood and Sherwood jailed for drug and firearms offences

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Pair from Bestwood and Sherwood jailed for drug and firearms offences

Two men from Bestwood and Sherwood have been jailed for drug and firearms offences

Two Nottinghamshire men have each been locked up for seven years for drug and firearms offences.

Cameron Green, 24, of Mildenhall Crescent in Bestwood and Christopher Asbury, 25, of Mansfield Street in Sherwood were sentenced on Friday (31 March 2017) at Nottingham Crown Court after police found drugs and firearms in their homes.

The court heard how Police intelligence had led to searches being carried out at the two properties. In Bestwood, officers found over £17,000 worth of drugs along with a loaded shotgun, CS gas sprays and almost £17,500 in cash. In Sherwood; a revolver, ammunition and shotgun parts were located along with evidence that Asbury was operating a workshop where he converted deactivated handguns to accept live ammunition.

The pair were found to be working together when Asbury’s fingerprints were discovered on a box which contained the shotgun found at Green’s address.

Green was charged with possessing criminal property, possessing disguised firearms, possessing a firearm (shotgun) without a certificate as well as possessing both heroin and cocaine with intent to supply.

Asbury was charged with possessing a prohibited firearm, possessing a firearm (shotgun) without a certificate, possessing ammunition without a certificate and possessing cannabis.

They had both pleaded guilty to the offences on Friday 10 March.

Detective Constable Marvyn Johnson of Nottinghamshire Police said: “These are two very dangerous individuals, a drug dealer and an underworld armourer, who would still be operating in Nottinghamshire had we not searched their homes.

“I have to thank the intelligence and search teams, without whom the job would have been impossible. I hope these long custodial sentences send out the message that we will not tolerate those who choose this kind of lifestyle, intelligence is being gathered all the time and we will continue to act upon any evidence we find and bring those people to justice.

Punk veterans Buzzcocks among latest acts announced for Splendour 2017

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Punk veterans Buzzcocks among latest acts announced for Splendour 2017

British punk veterans Buzzcocks join Kaiser Chiefs, Busted and Billy Ocean at Splendour it has been announced today, along with a host of other new acts now revealed for the packed lineup for Wollaton Park on Saturday, July 22.

Regarded as one of the most influential bands ever, Buzzcocks have been thrilling audiences for more than four decades. Fresh from their global 40th anniversary tour, Pete Shelley, Steve Diggle, Chris Remington and Danny Farrant will bring their high-octane guitar, bass and drum power to the Confetti Stage. With six successful and well-received studio albums under their belt, along with years of high profile gigging, expect an epic set of crowd pleasers including the landmark “Orgasm Addict” and UK top 40 single “Ever Fallen in Love”.

Rising star Will Varley will return to Splendour bringing his fiery brand of contemporary folk songs to the Main Stage. In the same year that he sold out Nottingham’s Bodega, Varley was also invited to open for Frank Turner, who described him as ‘one the best singer-songwriters in the UK.’ With shows booked on both sides of the pond, and new fans from around the world joining en masse, the future is bright for this folk artist.

 A distinctive blend of country soul from singer-songwriter Yola Carter is promised from this next addition to the Main Stage lineup. Earmarked as ‘one to watch’ by The Guardian, and recently voted ‘UK Artist of the Year’ at the UK Americana Awards, Carter is recognised as one of the UK’s top singers and a uniquely gifted songwriter. She has also worked with critically acclaimed acts such as St. Paul and The Broken Bones and Imelda May.

Back over on the Confetti Stage, powered by Nottingham Trent University, local artists Bud and Josh Wheatley join the bill. Bud’s vibrant reggae beats have been played by BBC Radio 1’s Alice Levine, Greg James and Scott Mills and championed by BBC 1Xtra’s David Rodigan. At the end of 2016, the rising star was one of the most played artists on BBC Introducing in the East Midlands. Wheatley has already caught the attention of BBC Radio 2’s Janice Long with his spine-chillingly, poignant material about matters of the heart and soul.

The Acoustic Rooms Stage will once again host a roster of emerging artists from Nottinghamshire’s thriving music scene. Into the Ark, finalists in the ITV show The Voice, headline with the rest of the lineup featuring Jimi Mack, whose nostalgic sound has been featured on BBC radio; Yazmin Lacey; Unknown Era; Tom Lumley; Lisa Hendricks; Young T and Bugsey; Billie and Sunflower Thieves.

 George Akins, owner, DHP Family, said: “We’re confident punk veterans Buzzcocks, along with our other bona fide music legends and award-winning bands backed up with an exciting lineup of fresh talent bursting out of our local music scene, will contribute towards another fantastic day out for the whole family. With ticket sales currently ahead of all previous years, this year’s Splendour is set to be an event not to be missed.”

 Organisers DHP Family in association with Nottingham City Council are keen to replicate the success of last year’s biggest ever Splendour – overall winner of ‘Best Festival’ (15,000-39,000) at the 2016 Live Music Business Awards, and recognised as Nottingham’s favourite family festival – which saw a sold-out 21,000 strong crowd watching headliners Jess Glynne, The Human League and UB40.

Councillor Dave Trimble, Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture, Nottingham City Council said: “The line-up for Splendour just keeps getting better and better, and there really is something for everyone.  Nottingham City Council will be working hard to provide a great day out for all the family, with children’s entertainment and free entry for those under 11.  Tickets are already selling fast so I would advise people to make sure they don’t miss out.”

Nottingham Trent University and Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies are also confirmed as festival partners and will be providing invaluable technical, recording and programming support. With lots happening all over the park aside from the three music stages, including comedy in the courtyard, a kids’ area and entertainers out and about in the crowd, the festival is a fantastic day out for all the family.

Children under 11 will once again be admitted free and discounts are also in place for Nottingham residents. A standard ticket is £46, coming down to £36 when the Nottingham City resident discount is applied. Tickets for young people aged 11-17 living in Nottingham are £20.

VIP packages are also available starting from £80. Ticket holders will enjoy a whole host of benefits including access to the VIP garden; a big screen with picnic and seating area; exclusive entertainment; gourmet food and a quality choice of drinks; luxury toilets plus access to the Dinosaurs of China exhibition at Wollaton Hall.

Tickets can be purchased from splendourfestival.com or in person from the Nottingham Tourism Centre.

Sherwood by-election called after councillor resigns

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Sherwood by-election called after councillor resigns

Voters in Sherwood face a trip to the polls in May following the resignation of its sitting councillor 

Alex Ball was councillor for the Sherwood ward, but has now decided to step down from his role.

Councillor Ball began serving Sherwood as a councillor in May 2011 but due to a change in jobs, feels it’s no longer feasible for him to dedicate the time required for his councillor duties.

In his resignation letter to Chief Executive Ian Curryer, he said: “he didn’t want to let down Sherwood residents or fellow councillors and so it was appropriate for him to step aside”.

The by-election will take place in Sherwood ward on Thursday 4 May 2017.

For more information on the forthcoming by-election, including the Notice of Election, visit www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/elections

Gedling woman jumps at chance to take plunge for good cause

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Gedling woman jumps at chance to take plunge for good cause

A Gedling woman is preparing for the experience of a lifetime in honour of her mum who is bravely battling multiple sclerosis.

Karen Brown is to take part in the MS Trust’s Big Blue Jump skydive event day on July 8 to raise vital funds for the charity

The charity needs cash to continue to train new MS nurses and also support all key MS health professionals in the UK.

The cause is close to Karen’s heart after her mum was diagnosed with the condition several years back.

Karen said: “My lovely mum has got MS and when she was diagnosed she had to retire from work almost straight away.

“It has really affected her life – she has gone from being a nurse, extremely active and on her feet all the time to being in a wheelchair most of the time. I am very positive about this charity so I jumped at the chance to raise funds”.

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SUCCESS: Karen also has recently lost 8 stone with Slimming World.

Karen will now take part in the jump in Northampton this summer, but admits she’s nervous.

She said: “I am not trying to think about it, I am a bit scared of heights. I have never done anything like this before so I am trying to look to it as something new and exciting to experience. I will be really proud of myself when it is all over.”

To raise extra funds for the charity, Karen is also organising a coffee and cake afternoon next month. The event will take place on May 20th at St James Church, on Marshall Hill Drive in Mapperley, between 1-3pm. There will be local craft stalls, face painting, tombola, kid’s games and a raffle.

Karen added: “I have already received some amazing prizes from the raffle from local companies including zoo entry tickets, gym passes and celebration cake make by an incredible talented local artist. My mum also bakes the best cakes, it should be a great afternoon.”

To support Karen raising money for the MS Trust, visit her fundraising page  http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/KarenBrown20

If you would like to join Karen at the MS Trust’s Big Blue Jump Northamptonshire and help make a difference for people living with MS, please visit www.mstrust.org.uk/bigbluejump but hurry the registration closes on 5 April.

Extra trains to call at Carlton Station on Sunday from next month

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Extra trains to call at Carlton Station on Sunday from next month

Extra trains are to run from Carlton Station on Sundays from the beginning of next month.

The move comes after passengers pushed for more services to call at the station on a Sunday.

Currently the first train to Nottingham from Carlton Station is after 4pm.

The new two-hourly Sunday service will be introduced by East Midland Trains on May 21.

From this date the first trains to call at Carlton will be at 9.36am (heading to Lincoln) and 9.58am (going to Nottingham).

The next train to Lincoln that stops at Carlton will be at 11.36am and then 14.41pm and 17.33pm. The last train into Carlton heading to Lincoln will be at 22.34pm.

The next train to Nottingham following the 9.56am call at Carlton will be at 12.10pm. Trains will then run at 15.16pm, 17.14pm, 17.52pm and 19.01pm. The last train heading to Nottingham that calls at Carlton on Sundays will be at 23.05pm.

For more information visit www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk

Mapperley Park Badminton Club February update

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Mapperley Park Badminton Club February update

February saw the start of a hectic last couple of months for the Notts Badminton Association league season.

It’s where titles, promotion and relegation are all decided, and Mapperley Park are very much in the mix (both ups and downs!)

The 1st men’s continue to defy all odds, and remain top of the Nott’s Men’s Premier league after two wins in February. Firstly they took on local rivals Carton BC. James Watkins and Andy Shaw taking a maximum in a 7-2 victory. With Suneil Ram injured, the match also saw a debut for Harry Brownlee, taking two rubbers on his debut. The team then took on Byron at MSV. A hard fought 5-4 victory meant that they can’t finish any lower than joint second no matter the result against Rolls Royce in the final league match.
With just two matches remaining, the 2nd men’s required two victories for a perfect record and promotion back to Division 1 after a 4 year absence. They made short work of the first test, against Naseeb, with an 8-1 victory.
The 3rd men’s have two remaining matches to clinch an instant return back to division 2. They took on Unity in the first of these two matches. All three pairs weighing in with two rubbers each for a 6-3 victory.

The 1st mixed had contrasting results in February. A frustrating 6-3 loss at Forest was followed up by a tighter than expected 5-4 home win vs St Giles. The 3rd mixed have an eye on the title, and a 7-2 win at home to local rivals Carlton means just victory at home to St Giles on April 3rd will confirm this. It has been a tough season for Kara Gokova and her 4th mixed team after promotion last season, a 9-0 loss away at St Giles shouldn’t damage their chances of survival, but they will be looking to end the season on a high, away to Boots in their last game of the season.
The 6th Mixed team ended their inaugural season with a 9-0 win away at Safari, meaning just a single loss all season and a chance of promotion.

In the ladies section Mapperley 2nd secured two wins that will strengthen their chance of promotion to division 1. The two Helens secured a maximum in a 6-3 victory away at Beeston valley and a shortened match at home to Chilwell (the opposition only bringing two pairs) ended in an 8-1 victory.
It has been a tough season for the 3rd and 4th ladies teams. The thirds suffering a 9-0 whitewash away at Carlton and the fourth team, unlucky again, with a 5-4 loss away at Boots.

MATCH REPORT: Blidworth Welfare 1 – 3 Linby CWFC

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MATCH REPORT: Blidworth Welfare 1 – 3 Linby CWFC

Linby responded to their heavy defeat last time out by beating Blidworth Welfare 3-1 away from home this afternoon.

An impressive first half performance resulted in Linby going in 3-0 up at half time thanks to goals from Aidy Harris, Gaz Atkins from the penalty spot and a deflected Mitchell Slawson shot. James Scothern gave his side some hope with a 52nd minute consolation goal in a much more even second half.

There had only been two minutes played when Linby got the opener. Josh Brentnall was able to break down the left side, the attacker swung a ball across which was pushed away by keeper Michael Ball before Linby captain Aidy Harris reacted quickest to put the ball in the net.

The team in blue continued to push forward with striker Mitchell Slawson causing issues through the middle for the defence and young wing back Cameron Jones showing pace and enthusiasm down the wing.

Less than a quarter of an hour was gone when Mitchell Slawson was bundled down in the box and the referee showed no hesitation in pointing to the spot. Gaz Atkins calmly stepped up and smashed the ball down the centre to double his side’s lead.

Blidworth’s best chances of getting back into the game fell to striker Dave Bullock. The number 9 could only drag a shot wide from inside the area before seeing a diagonal shot skip inches past the post minutes later.

It was a case of Linby’s attacks quite literally starting from the back after the half hour mark when two of their defenders had good opportunities to score. Jonathan Jenkinson headed just over the bar from a corner before Steve Johnson-Fikula narrowly missed connecting with a pass on the edge of the box after roaming forward.

When the two sides met in the reverse fixture earlier this season, Linby were 3-0 up at half time, a scoreline they matched today. In the 44th minute, striker Mitchell Slawson finally got a reward for his hard work when he saw a shot deflect up over the outstretched reach of keeper Michael Ball.

Josh Brentnall nearly made it four for Linby in first half added time. The attacker was unlucky to see his 30 yard thunderbolt rattle off the post and away from danger.

The woodwork came to Blidworth’s rescue again early in the second half. Wing back Stef Cobb was played in down the right side but his shot was deflected onto the post and out for a corner.

The second half was a much more even affair as Linby seemed to relax and Blidworth looked to get back into the game. They gave themselves a lifeline through James Scothern after 52 minutes. A well worked corner routine resulted in Scothern receiving the ball on the edge of the box from which he fired home.

Scothern had another golden opportunity for Blidworth just after the hour mark as Linby let the home side back into the game. The number 5 could only watch as his free kick glided high over the goal from 25 yards out.

Linby’s two substitutes linked up in the 82nd minute as Tremere Lindo showed some trickery to beat his man before playing in Lewis Weaver. The fast paced youngster was able to turn and race into the box before shooting wide.

Lindo continued to cause problems in his cameo appearance and was unlucky not to have claimed an assist in the dying minutes. Unfortunately, teammate Gaz Atkins couldn’t quite connect with the winger’s cross to the back post.

After the game, Linby manager Lewis Saxby said: “We played some excellent football in the first half but then we seemed to go to sleep in the second half.”

“We might have been better not to have grabbed that late third goal in the first half as it would have forced us to be more alert and competitive in the second half.”

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