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The Vibe – your cultural guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (10 February – 16 February)

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09/02/2023

The Vibe – your cultural guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (10 February – 16 February)

Here’s our latest round-up of latest events taking place from Friday 10 February to Thursday 16 February across the borough.

Friday, February 10

Northern Soul & Motown – Top Spot, Carlton

Live 5 piece band

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Matilda the Musical (PG) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold

10 -19 February – Various Times & Dates – £6.50pp

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Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (PG) – Bonington Cinema, Arnold

10 – 19 February – Various Times – £6.50pp

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Saturday, February 11

Rik Gaynor as Elvis – The Welfare Public House, Bestwood Village

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Burton Joyce Community & Eco Market – Burton Joyce, 10.00am – 1.00pm

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Rich Howell – The Gedling Inn, Gedling

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The Black Hearts – Calverton Working Men’s Club

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The Generation Game Rock Riot – The Bread & Bitter, Mapperley, 8.30pm

GRAIN, GREEDY SAUCE and TONY CROSBY

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Paul Kent – The Crossing Social Club, Carlton

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Max D’Lux – Arnold Ex-Service Club, Arnold

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Sunday, February 12

Georgie – The Brickyard, Carlton, 4.00pm – 6.00pm

Solo acoustic guitar and vocal artist

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Sunday Quiz Bingo – The Pit, Newstead, 7.30pm

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Sunday Quiz Night – Old Volunteer, Carlton

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Artists, Makers & Fine Foods Market – Woodborough Village Hall, 10.00am – 2.00pm

19 small artisan businesses selling their creations as well as refreshments and fresh bakes served by Brookeside Bakery.

Open 10am to 2pm – Woodborough Village Hall

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Sunday Quiz Night – Larch Farm, Ravenshead

Sunday & Wednesday Nights

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Monday, February 13

Monday Quiz Night – Bread & Bitter, Mapperley

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Pub League Poker – The Brick Yard, Carlton

Free pint to the winner of the night for season 2, along with the cash pot from player buy ins (£5 a head) and 100 points on the leaderboard.

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Monday Quiz Night – Four Bells, Woodborough, 7.30pm

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Tuesday, February 14

Rebecca Lomas – Woodborough Hall, Woodborough

Valentines night – The amazing Rebecca Lomas will be joining guests alongside an exquisite 5 course menu, to bring you a romantic filled evening with the one you love

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Quiz Night Tuesday – The Brickyard, Carlton

Table booking is preferable due to popularity of quiz.

£2 buy in per person, £25 bar tab to be won and a rolling higher or lower jackpot

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Bachata Tuesday – The Punchbowl, Mapperley, 7.30pm & 8.30pm

Learn to dance Bachata (Moderna & Sensual Style) with Professional Salsa & Bachata Dancer, Performer & Renowned Choreographer – Bruno from Salsa Passion UK

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Wednesday, February 15

Wednesday Quiz Night – Larch Farm, Ravenshead

Sunday & Wednesday evening

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Thursday, February 16

Colwick Theatre group presents ‘Search for the Diamond Stone’ – Colwick Community Centre, Colwick

16, 17 & 18 February

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Calverton Theatre Group presents ‘Robin’s Return’ – Calverton Village Hall, Calverton, 7.00pm

16, 17 & 18 February

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Book and a Beer – The Abdication Micropub, Daybrook, 7.30pm

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Thursday Quiz Night – Gedling Inn, Gedling, 8.00pm

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Thursday Quiz Night – The Vale Hotel, Woodthorpe, 8.00pm

Weekly quiz night in support of local food bank.

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Northern Soul & Motown – Top Spot Club, Carlton

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All listings correct at time of going to press

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Gedling borough planning applications: Plan to convert barns to houses and proposal for outdoor sports and recreation site

Gedling Eye Reporter

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09/02/2023

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Gedling borough planning applications: Plan to convert barns to houses and proposal for outdoor sports and recreation site

Plans to convert agricultural buildings into dwellings and proposals to make changes at an existing outdoor sports and recreation site are among the applications that have been submitted to Gedling Borough Council this week.

House extensions and new dwellings proposals make up most of the applications submitted to Gedling Borough Council over the last week.

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers will now decide on.

More details can be found on Gedling Borough Council’s planning site HERE

Arnold

Confirmation of compliance with conditions of Outline Planning Permission 2005/0925 and Reserved Matters Approval 2010/0355

3 Rothbury Close Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 8UE

Ref. No: 2023/0077DOC

Use of land for outdoor sports and recreation, siting of structures for ancillary storage, office and refreshments, and associated car park and infrastructure

Land Off Lime Lane Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 8PW

Ref. No: 2022/1316

Bestwood

No planning applications this week

Burton Joyce

Non Material Amendment to permission 2020/1246 (alterations to materials)

141 Lambley Lane Burton Joyce Nottinghamshire NG14 5BN

Ref. No: 2023/0067NMA

Calverton

No planning applications this week

Carlton

Non Material Amendment to permission 2022/1268 (alteration to roof to include parapet)

63 Wheatley Drive Carlton Nottinghamshire NG4 1FE

Ref. No: 2023/0070NMA

Non Material Amendment to permission 2021/1481 (reduction in size of extension)

3 Hartington Avenue Carlton Nottinghamshire NG4 3NR

Ref. No: 2023/0069NMA

Colwick

Approval of details reserved by condition 12 (verification report) of planning permission 2020/0969

Former Electricity Sub Station Mile End Road Colwick Nottinghamshire

Ref. No: 2023/0080DOC

Daybrook

No planning applications this week

Gedling

No planning applications this week

Lambley

2 New build dwellings on the site of existing menage

The Folly Park Lane Lambley Nottinghamshire NG4 4PY

Ref. No: 2023/0079

Single storey rear extension.

125 Spring Lane Lambley Nottinghamshire NG4 4PF

Ref. No: 2023/0066PN

Construction of one additional storey above the existing original dwelling house.

Barn Farm Nottingham Road Lambley Nottinghamshire NG14 6EH

Ref. No: 2023/0052

Mapperley

No planning applications this week

Netherfield

Two storey rear extension, single storey rear extension to create a 6 bedroom property to be occupied by one household.

4 Deabill Street Netherfield Nottinghamshire NG4 2HW

Ref. No: 2022/0338

Papplewick

Convert existing garage/store into granny annex

3 Hall Mews Hall Lane Papplewick Nottinghamshire NG15 8FW

Ref. No: 2022/1350 |

Ravenshead

Demolition of existing single storey dwelling; erection of 4, 2-storey, 5-bed dwellings

60 Sheepwalk Lane Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 9FB

Ref. No: 2023/0003

Woodborough

Non-material amendment to planning permission 2022/0441 (french doors and juliet balcony on front elevation)

46 Roe Hill Woodborough Nottinghamshire

Ref. No: 2023/0082NMA

Change of use of 2no. existing (former) agricultural buildings to dwelling houses (C3) including creation of domestic curtilages and vehicle parking areas.

Old Manor Farm Lowdham Lane Woodborough Nottinghamshire NG14 6DL

Ref. No: 2023/0053

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate relating to the to the use of the residential dwelling without complying with condition No.3 of Planning Permission 7/18/83/0655 which states that – the proposed dwelling shall only be occupied by a person working the associated farm holding, or a dependent thereof.

The Bungalow Bank Hill Farm Bank Hill Woodborough Nottinghamshire NG14 6EF

Ref. No: 2023/0014

Proposed side and rear extensions

33 Arno Vale Road Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire NG5 4JG

Ref. No: 2022/1371

Woodthorpe

No planning applications this week

Cleanest Chinese takeaways and restaurants in Gedling borough

Gedling Eye Reporter

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08/02/2023

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Cleanest Chinese takeaways and restaurants in Gedling borough

There are plenty of high-quality Chinese restaurants and takeaways across Gedling borough, and many of them have been given great star ratings and excellent reviews from impressed customers on TripAdvisor.

But which are the cleanest? We have taken a look at all the Chinese takeaways in Gedling borough to see how the Food Standards Agency (FSA) rates them – and put together a list of those who have been given the top score.

Food Standards Agency inspections are carried out by the local authority and findings are updated on the FSA website every time a new inspection by the council is conducted.

All information was taken directly from the Food Standards Agency website and correct on February 8, 2023.

Note that some businesses still listed by the Food Standards Agency and appearing in this list may have since rebranded, moved or closed.

Inspections take place throughout the year and are subject to change.

We have presented the information by area so you can find the cleanest takeaways near you.

Area – name of business – address – rating –

Arnold

Golden Wok

148 Front Street, Arnold, NG5 7EG

Rating: 5

Chao Chao

4 Croft Road, Arnold, NG5 7DX

Rating: 5

Burton Joyce

Nee How

49B Main Street Burton Joyce Nottinghamshire

NG14 5DX

Rating: 5

Calverton

Springwater Bar And Restaurant

Moor Lane, Calverton, NG14 6FZ

Rating: 5

Carlton

Silver Marlin Fish Bar & Chinese Express

218 Carlton Hill Carlton NottinghamshireNG4 1FT

Rating: 5

Gedling

Nan King Garden

12 Westdale Lane East, Gedling, NG4 3JA

Rating: 5

Mapperley

Hoo Tak

902 Woodborough Road, Mapperley, NG3 5QR

Rating: 5

Netherfield

New World

73 Victoria Road, Netherfield, NG4 2NN

River Pearl

95 Victoria Road, Netherfield, NG4 2NN

Rating: 5

Nottinghamshire County Council leader Ben Bradley expected to make East Midlands Mayor decision this autumn

Gedling Eye

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08/02/2023

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Nottinghamshire County Council leader Ben Bradley expected to make East Midlands Mayor decision this autumn

Nottinghamshire County Council leader Ben Bradley has revealed he will likely make a decision in the autumn over whether to run to become the East Midlands’ first elected mayor.

Councillor Bradley (Con) has long been linked with the role after pushing to get the £1.14bn devolution deal over the line.

However, he has repeatedly refused to say outright whether he will run for the position despite describing it as a “really exciting role”.

Now he has revealed a decision is expected to be made later this year on whether to contest the position ahead of the May 2024 poll.

Speaking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service on Wednesday (February 8), Cllr Bradley said: “Those are decisions I’ll probably have to look at and take this autumn, which is when the selection processes will take place.

“That’s still a long way away, and lord knows where we will be.”

It comes after the devolution deal was signed by council leaders and the Government last August.

It will bring new powers and funding to the region alongside a new combined authority to govern Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire.

Policy areas due to receive cash include education and skills, health, transport, planning and economic development, with at least £38m per year for 30 years to be handed to local leaders from Whitehall.

The deal depends on the passing of the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill – the national legislation needed for the devolution agreement to come into effect.

The bill is currently being debated by the House of Lords and is expected to be given royal assent to become law later this year.

This will allow the region’s combined authority to be created through a behind-the-scenes committee before the authority is then set up in ‘shadow’ form.

Staff can then be hired to work in the authority, with plans in place to create strategies and policies for the new mayor ahead of their May 2024 election.

Speaking on progress with devolution, Cllr Bradley added: “There will be a very specific ‘statutory instrument’ committee behind the scenes [in Westminster].

“This will pull together the legislation needed to create our specific combined authority.

“We expect by the autumn that this will be sorted and the combined authority will exist as an organisation, starting to recruit senior staff.

“The plan is still a May 2024 election and we will have a nine-month period where the combined authority exists in shadow form.

“It will start to draw up strategies and policies so that, when the mayor is elected, on day one they have got things to get on with.”

The combined authority will include representatives from the city and county councils as well as industry leaders in areas like transport or education.

It will also have four ‘non-constituent’ seats for the district and borough councils – split equally between Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire authorities.

The elected mayor will then have oversight and control over the combined authority and will be able to set their own budget.

Cllr David Mellen (Lab), leader of Nottingham City Council, previously said the region has been left behind for “too long” and welcomed progress with devolution.

Commenting in December, he told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “As the leader of Nottingham City Council, I’m interested in what we can get for the people of Nottingham and the region.

“Yes it’s not perfect, yes we’d like more money but we’re out of that stream for more money altogether at the moment so let’s get into that stream.”

Holidaymakers warned of 10-week wait for new passports

Emily Sanchez

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08/02/2023

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Holidaymakers warned of 10-week wait for new passports

Holidaymakers in Gedling borough are being warned to allow 10 weeks for new passports if they are planning to travel abroad this summer.

The Home Office is said to be planning to keep the 10-week deadline introduced during the pandemic in place due to an “elevated” and “volatile” demand for travel documents.

According to the Daily Telegraph, Home Secretary Suella Braverman reportedly told MPs: “We expect elevated demand for passports throughout the year – and demand can be volatile – so customers should continue to allow 10 weeks. I urge people to apply in good time and not at the last minute.”

News of the extended lengthy waiting period for passports has come amid the first time in five years that the price of British passports have risen.

As of last Thursday, (February 2), the cost of applying for a new British passport online rose from £75.50 to £82.50 for adults, and £49 to £53.50 for children.

Postal applications for passports will increase from £85 to £93 for adults and £58.50 to £64 for children.

The UK Government’s web page states the increase in price will “help enable the Government to continue improving its services” and said that it “does not make any profit from the cost of passport applications”.

Recent figures obtained by the Liberal Democrats by submitting parliamentary questions which were shared with the Telegraph said the number of passports lost by the Home Office was at a five-year high.

The Lib Dem MP for Bath, Wera Hobhouse, told the paper: “These are new heights of incompetence for the Home Office. British travellers who urgently need new passports are being left high and dry by these endless delays.

“The Home Office needs to step up and take decisive action before more people are let down and lose confidence in these services.”

The Home Office added that the proposals are subject to parliamentary scrutiny.

Co-op increases funding for Gedling borough community groups providing ‘warm spaces’

Justin Doddy

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08/02/2023

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Co-op increases funding for Gedling borough community groups providing ‘warm spaces’

The Co-op has boosted its funding offer to community groups in Gedling borough offering warm spaces for those struggling with heating costs during the cost of living crisis.

In December the Co-op became the first retailer to launch a £1m ‘warm spaces’ funding offer.

The retailer has now increased their match funding limit to £5,000 per project, having previously match funded up to £3,000, with no minimum amount that must be raised for Co-op to match fundraising efforts.

All community groups with live fundraising campaigns as part of the fund have been given £500 from Co-op to help them reach their fundraising goal and all new groups who sign up will also receive a £500 payment to kick start fundraising.

Since launching the match funding platform with Crowdfunder in December 2022 over £240,000 (as of January 19) has been paid out by Co-op to help 300 groups provide warm spaces in communities across the UK.

if your group hasn’t applied already, and is looking for additional funds to cover energy bills or enhance winter activities, then why not consider applying?

If you run services and activities from community spaces in your local area, not-for-profit community organisations can also apply for match funding to:

Maintain vital services in the face of rising energy costs
Make the community space that they operate from more welcoming
Increase opening times or extend services

Rebecca Birkbeck, director of community and member participation at Co-op said: “I’d encourage groups to apply for our Warm Spaces Funding now and make use of the additional £500 funding as well as the match funding from Co-op so they can help to provide warm spaces to people in their community.

“Funding for warm spaces forms part of our response to our community missions of access to food, mental wellbeing support and opportunities for young people. Launching this funding boosts will help groups keep their lights and heating on as they bring communities together to keep warm in the coldest months of the year– increasing overall wellbeing. It may also mean people don’t have to choose between accessing food or heating this winter. Plus, having a warm space allows the community to take a break from their everyday worries, improving their mental wellbeing.

“The £1m funding boost wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for our members choosing Co-op and raising funds to support communities every time they shop with us. Our customers and members can help even more by donating through Crowdfunder or take part by using the services that are being funded.”

Time is limited however with applications to be submitted by February 28, 2023 for those that wish to apply for the Co-op funding boost scheme (fundraising to be completed by 31st March 2023).

Full details on how you can apply can be read here and on Co-op Local Community Fund | Crowdfunder UK .

Council tax increase to fund Nottinghamshire Police approved by councillors

Andrew Topping (Local Democracy Reporter)

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08/02/2023

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Council tax increase to fund Nottinghamshire Police approved by councillors

Gedling borough homes will pay more council tax to the police next year after councillors approved an annual hike.

Caroline Henry (Con), Nottinghamshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, brought her tax rise forward as she looks to balance the books at Nottinghamshire Police.

The rise was approved by councillors at a meeting of the Police and Crime Panel yesterday (February 7).

The rise will help fund work carried out by Notts Police

It means residents living in the average ‘Band D’ home will pay the force an additional £14.94 per year from April, taking the total paid to £209.37.

For ‘Band A’ homes, which make up most of all homes in the city and county, the increase is £9.96 per year meaning £179.46 is paid in total.

Before agreeing to the rise, the panel was told the force’s budgets had been hit by £4m due to current inflation rates.

A further £13m is also needed to fund staff pay awards, wage increments, restructures and pension contributions.

This has been partly offset by more than £4m in efficiency savings and the council tax hike approved on Tuesday.

Nottinghamshire Police is forecast to have a budget of £261.7m in the upcoming financial year, with £89.6m raised through council tax.

About £208m in total is spent on staff wages.

Speaking in the meeting, Mrs Henry said: “It’s not easy when we’ve got the cost of living crisis to ask for you to approve a precept increase.

“I know people are really struggling and it’s not a decision I’ve taken lightly, but we must recognise the fact that the police are facing the same financial pressures as everybody else.

“Our costs are increasing and I have a duty to make sure we have an efficient and effective police force in Nottinghamshire.”

The £14.94 Band D rise was just six pence less than the maximum £15 Mrs Henry is allowed to take.

It led to some concerns from members of the panel that residents will be hit hard.

Cllr Stuart Richardson (Lab), who was Mansfield District Council’s representative, read a statement from the district’s Labour mayor Andy Abrahams.

It said: “[This is] one of the worst cost of living crises for generations.

“Families can barely survive. The [police and crime commissioner] should cut her cloth to meet their needs and not impose a whopping increase.

“The Conservative Government should not shift the responsibility for funding police onto local government. It’s an underhand way of shifting blame.”

During the meeting, Mrs Henry said she has continued to lobby Westminster for different funding methods to support local police forces.

She said meetings with ministers have led to promises of a review into how forces like Nottinghamshire Police receive funds.

However, in the meeting, Cllr Johno Lee (Con), of Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “We have to remember national government, local government and the police don’t hold their own money.

“No matter whether that funding comes from increasing the precept, national government funding or the county council, it’s still [taxpayers’] money.

“As far as my wallet is concerned, it makes no difference as it’s still coming from my money or my residents’.”

Mrs Henry’s commissioner role is an elected position responsible for overseeing force spending and setting broad priorities.

It is different to the non-political position of Chief Constable Kate Meynell, who is the most senior police officer in the force holding day-to-day operational control.

Mrs Henry’s rise comes as the Nottinghamshire Fire Authority also proposes a £5 annual precept increase for all homes in the city and county.

Gedling burglar captured after leaving fingerprints on jewellery box he plundered

Emily Sanchez

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08/02/2023

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Gedling burglar captured after leaving fingerprints on jewellery box he plundered

A Gedling burglar was caught and jailed after leaving his fingerprints at the scene of a break-in.

Dean Holm, 33, left his mark after removing his gloves to prise open a jewellery box he’d plundered from inside of a locked filing cabinet.

Moments earlier he had smashed his way into the property in Valley Road, West Bridgford.

Nottingham_Crown_Court — PICTURED: Nottingham Crown Court

After searching multiple rooms, he made off with thousands of pounds worth of jewellery.

Police were informed on Tuesday, January 3 when the victim returned home from a few days away.

A thorough forensic investigation was carried out at the scene, which uncovered Holm’s finger and palm print on the box.

He was identified from the national police database and arrested shortly afterwards.

Further damning evidence was found on his mobile phone, which showed he had researched several stolen watches to gauge their value and placed a call to a local pawn broker.

Holm, of Burton Road, Gedling, who was jailed in 2016 for six house burglaries, later pleaded guilty to burglary.

Appearing at Nottingham Crown Court today (Tuesday) he was jailed for three years.

Detective Sergeant Ben Skellern, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Unsurprisingly this case caused considerable upset to the victim, who is constantly reminded of the stranger who invaded her family home.

“Many of the treasured items stolen that day have never been recovered and no amount of insurance money can possibly replace them.

“I hope, however, that she can find some comfort in the fact that Holm is now serving a richly deserved prison sentence.

“This was an exemplary investigation by all involved that has helped to prevent other residents falling victim to similar offences.”

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

Gedling Eye Reporter

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07/02/2023

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The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

A number of roadworks, and changes to the roads, are set to take place on Gedling borough’s roads during the next few weeks.

The roadworks and road changes include things such as speed alterations, repair works and changing the layout of the roads.

Most of the roadworks are being undertaken by Nottinghamshire County Council while a couple are being led by Severn Trent Water.

These are the roadworks and closures you need to know about…

Stoke Lane, Burton Joyce

11-12 February

Delays likely due to road closure

Arnold Lane, Gedling

07 February – 08 February

Responsibility for works: Vodafone

Burton Road, Gedling

13 February – 16 February

Responsibility for works: Fulcrum Pipelines Limited

Elm Avenue, Carlton

07 February – 10 February

Roadworks, Delays likely due to road closure

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

High Street, Arnold

13 February – 15 February

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Plains Road, Mapperley

09 February – 10 February

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Catfoot Lane, Lambley

10 February – 10 February

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Coningswath Road, Carlton

13 February – 15 February

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Dover Beck Drive, Woodborough

13 February – 20 March

Responsibility for works: Cadent

Kingsley Drive, Netherfield

12 February – 12 February

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Longridge Road, Woodthorpe

07 February – 08 February

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Mapperley Plains, Arnold

13 February

Responsibility for works: Hutchison 3G Ltd

Middlebeck Drive, Arnold

13 February

Responsibility for works: Hutchison 3G Ltd

Moor Road, Papplewick

13 February – 15 February

Roadworks, Delays possible

Rosebank Drive, Arnold

10 February

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Stanhope Road, Gedling

08 February

Responsibility for works: Vodafone

Whitby Crescent, Woodthorpe

13 February – 22 February

Responsibility for works: National Grid Company

Return rail tickets set to be scrapped

Graham Finch

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07/02/2023

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Return train tickets are to become a thing of the past as part of a major overhaul of Britain’s rail industry.

Transport Secretary Mark Harper is expected to announce the end of two-way tickets later this week as he unveils plans for significant reforms of the railway.

It is expected that return fares will be phased out and replaced with single-leg pricing which will mean the price of both legs will be the same as the current two-way fares. The move follows a successful trial scheme by LNER in 2020.

At the time, LNER said the method would simplify and clarify ticket purchasing and make it easier for passengers to ensure they were buying the most suitable fare.

Harper is likely to announce plans to adopt new ticketing technology that will see paper tickets phased out in favour of digital QR code tickets and Oyster card-style smartcard systems.

A new public body to oversee the operation of trains and tracks is also expected to be announced. Great British Railways (GBR) will be an arms-length company which will also be responsible for ticketing and timetabling under the changes expected to be revealed on Tuesday.

Plans for the creation of GBR were first announced in 2021 but have stalled under a series of successive Transport Secretaries. However, Harper is expected to confirm that it will be established to take on responsibility for tickets and timetables currently handled by the Department for Transport.