Police urge Gedling residents to hang up on council tax phone scam

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Police urge Gedling residents to hang up on council tax phone scam

POLICE are warning residents in Gedling borough about a council tax phone scam currently doing the rounds.

The cold caller tells the resident that they are calling to let them know that they have been placed in the wrong council tax bracket for a number of years and that they are entitled to a rebate.

The fraudster tells them that in order to receive the rebate they will need to pay an administration fee in advance; the payment they ask for varies between £60-350. Once they have provided their details for the payment they will no longer be able to contact the person they spoke to.

A spokesperson for Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and internet crime, said: “Fraudsters are relentless and will work tirelessly to find new ways to convince people to part with their money. These criminals make several calls and will be particularly convincing and provide good reason for why the person should make an immediate payment.  We urge people to be vigilant and never respond to these callers who are simply trying to scam you”.

Police say residents should keep in mind these preventative tips:

* If the call is uninvited, hang up.

* Do not allow remote access to your computer.

* Never divulge pin numbers or passwords: banks don’t ask for them either.

* If you believe you’ve fallen for this scam, get your computer checked by a reputable company and contact your bank to stop further payments.

* Report the scam if you have been affected to Action Fraud: 0300 123 2040 or at www.actionfraud.police.uk

Free Wi-Fi access for borough bus passengers

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Free Wi-Fi access for borough bus passengers

Bus passengers across Gedling borough will soon have access to free 4G Wi-Fi during their journey after Nottingham City Transport announced plans to offer internet access on all of its services.

Nottingham’s biggest bus operator will become the first public transport provider in the city to offer free Wi-Fi on every one of its buses.

Nottingham City Transport Marketing Manager Anthony Carver-Smith said:  “We first launched free on board Wi-Fi in September 2013, and it proved to be so popular that we quickly aimed to roll it out to our entire network. We’re very proud to have achieved this only two years later.”

Supplied by Swedish-based giants, Icomera, which supplies rail, road and sea operators across the globe, Nottingham City Transport’s superfast, reliable 4G capabilities have been hugely welcomed by passengers over the last two years, and the UK’s 2014 Bus Operator of the Year has recorded an incredible 2 million individual Wi-Fi sessions since it first went live.

Anthony Carver-Smith added: “Using free Wi-Fi really enables our passengers to really make the most of their time on board – whether that’s checking what they’re about to face when they walk into the office, or enjoying a bit of ‘gaming downtime’ after a hard day’s work,”

“It makes journeys even more enjoyable and stress-free, and we hope it will help encourage more people to experience how the best public transport can be in the 21st Century.”

Influence local policing priorities with new online survey

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Influence local policing priorities with new online survey

GEDLING residents are being given the chance to influence local policing priorities over the next three months by completing a new online survey.

If you want to influence what issues our borough police beat team focuses on for the next three months, complete our online Neighbourhood Priority Survey.

The anonymous Neighbourhood Priority Survey asks you to explain what concerns you have about criminal activity where you live. It asks for information about a range of concerns, including antisocial behaviour, speeding, street drinking, nuisance vehicles and other criminal activity.

You can give more information about the offences being committed and the days and times incidents are happening. You can also pinpoint exactly where the problems are, with a marker on a map.

The information you enter into the site will help the borough beat teams decide which issues are most important to people in the area and what three things they should tackle over the next three months.

To have your say on policing in your area visit www.neighbourhoodprioritysurvey.co.uk

If you know someone who hasn’t got access to the internet, but would like to complete a survey, paper-based surveys can be obtained from your local beat team. Call 101 to speak to them or visit www.nottinghamshire.police.uk and click on Your Local Police to find out who your beat team are.

Witness appeal after Colwick Loop Road collisions

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Witness appeal after Colwick Loop Road collisions

Nottinghamshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a series of non-stop collisions on the A612 near to the Victoria Retail Park on Friday (18).

Nottinghamshire Police were called at around 12:25pm after a distinctive blue Nissan Skyline GTR struck a number of vehicles before leaving the area.

The car was then reported to be on Great Northern Way near Lidl a short time later.

Nottinghamshire Police and paramedics attended the scene and the driver, a 39-year-old man, was taken to the Queen’s Medical Centre. He died in hospital the following day.

Investigating officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed either the collisions on the A612 or the vehicle on Great Northern Way. If you have information please call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 610 of 20 September 2015.

Plenty of positives for new manager despite defeat

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Plenty of positives for new manager despite defeat

With the disappointment of last week’s narrow league defeat at Grimsby, Arnold Town were looking to get back to winning ways in the FA cup at Ruddington Ladies. The game couldn’t have started any worse for the Eagles as they conceded within the first minute of the game as the side were caught cold.

Newly appointed manager Andy Ingle had to shuffle the pack slightly with club captain Jen Lorimer away but was able to include new signing from Mansfield Town, Jenna Ellis. She slotted in well and great attacking play through the midfield and front trio saw Molly Parker driving into the box before delivering a perfect cross for Laura Coulthard to score her 3rd goal of the season.

Playing some nice football, Arnold kept pressing the Ruddington defence and soon had their rewards as Laura Coulthard repaid the assist by playing Molly Parker through the middle, where she held the defender off before slotting past the keeper.

Arnold also gave a debut to left back Beth Polak with Jess Adcock moving to University this week. A decent start but match fitness was always going to be a factor with her not playing for a number of years. The next goal was always going to be crucial and unfortunately it went to Ruddington before Ellie Roache pulled off a stunning one hand save when a third goal was the likely outcome.

Hope was short lived as Ruddington broke the back line deep into first half stoppage time and went into the break 3-2 up.

Changes were forced at half time with Jenna Smith coming off and Shantay Wright replacing her. This meant some changes across the pitch in which Arnold were unable to settle to. Four quick goals really put the home side in control and Arnold were never really able to get back into the game and certainly found it harder to get the ball forward. Ellis Marchant came on at right back for Claire Potter who was suffering from a throat infection, and Saqqara Nugent replaced a drained Laura Coulthard who had given everything as Captain.

Some glimmer of hope was produced with a fantastic corner from Elli Leathen which was expertly turned in the net by Molly Parker to make the score 7-3. One more sealed it for Ruddington as they eventually cruised into the next round.

Tough on Arnold mainly due to fitness, illness and experience but certainly improvements are being made and manager Andy Ingle was happy with the attitude. Plenty to take to the training ground but some positives again that can be taken away.

Second Team

A thumping first win of the season by Arnold Town Ladies 2nd team. Taking the frustration of not being able to score last week v Clifton, the side certainly made up for it today away at Ilkeston.

Goals from Chloe Stocks (4), Emily Nelis, Kellie Hart, Selina Luciw, Charlee Keetley and an Own goal secured the 3 points

Arnold man jailed over £8k benefit fraud

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Arnold man jailed over £8k benefit fraud

An Arnold man has been jailed for four months after illegally pocketing more than £8,000 in benefits.

Timothy Wood, 53, of Darlton Drive, Arnold, had been claiming housing and council tax benefits on and off since 2011 while failing to declare at any point that he was in employment or when circumstances changed.

He was yesterday given a four month custodial sentence at Nottingham Magistrates Court for falsely claiming £8979.71 of benefits from Gedling Borough Council and the Department of Work and Pensions across six false claim forms since November 2011.

Information from Gedling Borough Council’s taxi licensing department revealed that Mr Wood had renewed his taxi license in 2011, 2012 and 2013 but had not informed the council or the DWP of his employment. Further investigation found that Mr Wood in fact worked as a mini bus driver for Arrow Specialised Transport, who confirmed that he had been working on a self-employed basis at the business and had received wages since April 2011.

As well as the housing and council tax benefits, Mr Wood received money through Carer’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance fraudulently, as he was working and did not declare multiple changes in his circumstances.

Mr Wood has a previous conviction for failing to declare a change of circumstances earlier in 2011, for which he received a conditional discharge of 12 months.

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke said: “Reports of benefit overpayment by councils partly due to fraud have been highlighted recently so I’m pleased that another offender has been caught. These individuals are the reason for many of those overpayments. Anyone who thinks they can fraudulently claim benefits should take this sentence as a warning of the consequences. When you’re caught you could end up in prison.”

CCTV released of attempted robbery in Colwick

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CCTV released of attempted robbery in Colwick

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Police have released CCTV footage of an attempted armed robbery at a car sales business in Colwick in an effort to identify and find the man responsible.

The footage shows the man entering NG Car Sales in Colwick on Saturday, July 11 2015, carrying what appeared to be a silver handgun.

The man threatened the business manager who was able to flee out of a back door.

The robber then left the scene empty handed.

The gun was never used and nobody was injured in the incident.

Two customers were at the business at the time of the incident and, despite numerous efforts, they have so far never been traced. Officers are particularly keen to speak with them as they may have vital information.

PC James Primrose said: “The customers are believed to be an Asian family – a man and possibly his wife or adult daughter – who had been at the business premises for around one hour prior to the offence.

“They were sat in the office at the time the offender entered but left the scene before police arrived.

“We would like these witnesses to come forward as they may be able to offer more information about the incident and the offender.”

The offender is described as white, around 6ft 3ins to 6ft 5ins tall, with gaunt features and a prominent nose. He is believed to be aged in his early 30s and was wearing a black beanie hat, a black jacket and black bottoms.

PC James Primrose added: “At this stage we do not know if the handgun was genuine or not. Whatever the case, the incident left the manager of the business extremely shaken.

“It is vital we trace this man as soon as possible and we would appeal to anyone in the community who thinks they may have any information at all which could assist to get in touch.”

If you think you can help please contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 710 of 11 July, 2015, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Foster carers wanted in Gedling for Syrian refugee children

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Foster carers wanted in Gedling for Syrian refugee children

FOSTER carers across Gedling are being asked to help find homes for Syrian refugee children arriving in the city over the next few months.

More foster families are being sought to help care for unaccompanied children arriving here after fleeing Syria.

Three million people have so far been displaced from Syria in a bid to escape civil war and the exodus is thought to be one of the largest forced migrations since the Second World War.

The UK is likely to see up to 20,000 refugees from Syria come in to the country over the next five years, with priority being given to vulnerable children and orphans.

No figures have been set for Nottingham so far but the City has always played a full part in accommodating refugees fleeing violence and persecution and works closely with voluntary sector organisations to achieve this, such as the Refugee Forum and Nottingham Citizens’ group.

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Nottingham City Council is keen to find foster carers across the borough who will provide the children arriving in the area with long-term support and the opportunity to be part of a family in the UK.

Cllr David Mellen, Portfolio Holder for Early Help and Early Intervention, said: “The Syrian refugee situation is a massive humanitarian crisis and many people in the UK and in Nottingham will be touched by the personal stories of those involved and will want to do their bit to help.

“If Nottingham wants to do its share to help, we need to prepare ourselves now by recruiting and training sufficient approved foster families who will be able to meet the demand.”

The process of becoming a fully approved foster carer can take from six to eight months and includes medical and family references and vetting. This process is essential to meet the safeguarding needs of vulnerable children and foster families. So we need to accelerate our recruitment of foster carers so that we are ready to welcome children over the next few months.

To find out more about becoming a foster carer for Nottingham City Council, please call 0115 876 3335 or visit http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/foster where you will be able to book onto one of our regular information evenings.

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Heartache for 10-man Millers

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Heartache for 10-man Millers

Carlton Town put in a barnstorming 2nd half performance but could not force the ball over the line to gain the point their performance deserved.

Added misery was also piled on Carlton after Millers keeper Curtis McDonald was sent off early in the game for handball outside his box.

Academy keeper Jack Steggles was forced to step in between the posts and did a sterling job but could do little against the impressive Balls rasping close finish in the 36th minute.

Captain Romaine Graham joined Romella Nangle upfront in the second half and Josh Rae took the challenge to Gresley on the right hand side and Gresley were on the rack for good periods but defended superbly to keep out the Millers.

Nangle should have levelled with the last kick of the game from only three yards out but miskicked when it looked easier to score.

Nangles miss summed up Wayne Scott’s luck; he lost impressive youngster Davie to injury last week, and two defenders who did so well for him during the last match were also unavailable.

The Millers have now lost five games this season by an odd goal and are already deep in the mire near the bottom of Evostick Division one South.

Carlton’s defeat was somewhat overshadowed by the news that iconic former player and captain Martin Ball has retired from the game and Millers’ chairman Mick Garton was keen to pay tribute to the former Stoke Lane legend

Garton said: “Martin is one of the finest players to have ever worn The Millers shirt and I am proud to have worked with him over many years.

“He was outstanding for our academy under Ian Spencer and Daryl Claypole and when we achieved so much under Tommy Brookebanks and it was no surprise that Les Mcjannet made him captain in his 3rd spell with us”

“It was a shame he was injured for the Senior Cup final when we retained it in 2014 and he was a big part of another great season for us that year which also saw us reach the Semi Final of the league Cup”

“He told me he had one last challenge left in him and Nick had sold him the dream at Dunkirk in hopefully helping them achieve something this season and it was fitting they pulled off that superb win at Belper in the FA Cup after Martin’s announcement “

“He holds legendary player status at our club along with the likes of Ian White, Grant Brindley and David Jepson among others who all played for the club to a high standard for many years”

He added: “A great guy, a fine player and a true winner”

Real United see off Beeston in style

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Real United see off Beeston in style

Real United 9-0 Beeston

Real United won at a canter for the third Saturday in succession as they comfortably saw off lowly Beeston at the Inspire Stadium.

Real followed up last weekend’s 5-0 thumping of Newark Flowserve and the week previous 8-0 victory at Sandhurst to achieve their fourth clean sheet in a row and another huge win as they look to mount a serious challenge for honours in the NSL this year.

Ryan Bowen was first on the scoresheet after good work allowed him to poke a shot into the corner of the net for his first goal in four games. Glodi Bange made it two with a thunderbolt strike into the top corner from the edge of the area and Kwassi Ofushine ran through to cooly slot home a third before Austin Wallace drove in low and hard to make it four. Jamie Spiers made it five from the spot after the goalkeeper brought down Tim Hopkinson through on goal with the Referee sympathetically deciding not to send him off.

Beeston, who had a managerial change in the week used three substitutes before half time and were never a match for Real who made easy work of their opponents who had previously only beaten Sandhurst in the league.

Jamie Spiers grabbed his second five minutes after half time before Real made two early changes in the second half with the game clearly won, one of those changes Will Heath imposing a classy lob from 35 yards out for number seven. There was still time for Tim Hopkinson to grab a couple of goals to his already impressive collection but it should have been more as the front pair paved chance after chance on the Beeston goal.

The away side did register one attempt when racing through one on one the striker lobbed over the bar and late on they scuffed a chance wide which frustrated the Real management.

Another clean sheet however is as satisfying as the goals scored with Tobias Richardson looking a classy acquisition at centre half, and with high quality players like Theo Brown, Aaron Large and Ryan Tittensor still to come back, the competition for places looks to be at its strongest yet.

Real United (4-1-3-2): Luke Wigley, George Paling, Grant Walton (Umberto Caoduro 81), Tobias Richardson, Jonathon Hart, Austin Wallace (Chris Rhodes 54), Kuwesi Ofushine, Jamie Spiers (c), Ryan Bowen, Glodi Bange (Will Heath 54), Tim Hopkinson.  Not used: Steven Venables, Jack Charlton.

Goalscorers: Bowen 12, Bange 19, Ofushine 23, Wallace 29, Spiers 40, 51, Heath 67, Hopkinson 74, 84

 

 

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