Police investigating assault in Gedling

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Police investigating assault in Gedling

Nottinghamshire Police are investigating an alleged assault which took place in Gedling.

The force was called to Main Road, Gedling, on Sunday, October 4,  after a man was assaulted by another man and left with facial injuries. It is believed the alleged assault took place at around 10.30pm in the evening.

The offender is described as white, 6ft tall and of stocky build.

He was wearing a black hooded top, jogging bottoms and was wearing a black bandana around his face.

He was also wearing black ‘Oakley’ gloves that had brown padding around the knuckles.

If you saw this incident or think you might be able to help, please contact Police on 101 quoting incident number 030 of 6 October. Alternatively, ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Calverton man jailed for murder of Nottingham author

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Calverton man jailed for murder of Nottingham author

A man who choked and stabbed a Nottingham teacher and author to death in her own home has been jailed for life.

Author Julie Semper, 47, was found dead at her home in Magdala Road, on February 4 this year by a work colleague.

James McCarthy, 25, formerly of Collyer Road, Calverton, pleaded guilty to the crime at a previous hearing in June and was today (Monday, October 12) sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court to life in prison with a recommendation that he should serve a minimum of 21 years for her murder.

He will serve another eight years for the attempted murder of a fellow prisoner at Nottingham Prison in June.

With a reduction of one year to the aggregate sentence being granted by the judge, McCarthy must serve a total of 28 years before being considered eligible for parole.

Julie’s body was discovered after a colleague went to her home to check on her after she failed to turn up for work at Bilborough College, where she was a teacher.

Police attended and discovered a bloodied bread knife at the scene.

McCarthy had visited Julie on the evening of January 30, 2015. They had not seen each other for around six months after ending a casual relationship.

They drank together and became reacquainted but they got into an argument, and when Julie told him she couldn’t trust him, he hit her in the face. He went on to choke her before stabbing her multiple times.

McCarthy stayed in Julie’s flat for a number of hours before contacting someone on Facebook to ask for a lift home. He took Julie’s purse and keys, then left the flat, locked the door and was picked up at about 6pm.

After Julie’s body was found, police carried out a search of McCarthy’s home where they found the keys, which had blood on them, and an alarm fob for Julie’s car.

McCarthy was arrested and in interview told police that after hitting Julie he panicked that she would report him to police and he would go to jail, so he carried out the frenzied attack.

While on remand for the murder, McCarthy attacked another offender at Nottingham Prison on June 2 and was subsequently charged with attempted murder.

He entered the cell of his 43-year-old victim and strangled and stamped on him, leaving the man in a coma for several weeks.

McCarthy pleaded guilty to that offence today and received a sentence of eight years to run consecutively to his sentencing for killing Julie Semper.

Following sentencing, Detective Superintendent Simon Firth, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “James McCarthy is an extremely dangerous and, frankly, evil individual who mercilessly killed a defenceless woman who had been both a friend and a partner to him.

“Julie’s death has left her family, in her particular her young daughter, devastated and utterly bereft. McCarthy will, thankfully, spend a very long time in prison.”

Man hit by train in Netherfield

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Man hit by train in Netherfield

Rail lines were shut down on Saturday night after a man was hit by a train in Netherfield.

Journeys running between Newark, Lincoln and Grantham were severely disrupted after lines were closed at 8pm following the incident.

East Midlands Trains’ twitter feed informed travellers of the closure during the night.

Replacement buses were in operation while the line remained closed.

According to an update on twitter, the line opened again last night at 10.36pm.

 

National Lottery rule changes come into play today

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National Lottery rule changes come into play today

Gedling borough residents have reacted angrily to new Lotto rules that come into play this weekend.

From today the number of balls increases to 59 and the chance of winning the jackpot decrease to one in 45 million.

Players have reacted with fury to the changes, despite Camelot’s assurances that the new-look game will actually give them a better chance of winning and better odds of becoming a millionaire.

A new Millionaire Raffle will guarantee at least one millionaire per draw, the average winning jackpot is expected to be triple the current level, and the chances of winning at least £1million will be better than the chances of winning the jackpot on the current game, with odds at one in just under 10 million compared with one in just under 14 million on today’s game.

Players who match two numbers will win a Lucky Dip ticket for a future draw, which Camelot said would create an extra 1.8 million winners a week and increase the overall chance of winning any prize from one in 54 currently to one in 9.3.

In October 2013 the cost of a Lotto ticket doubled to £2 as part of a package that included some bigger prizes while others were reduced.

Paul Harper, from Mapperley, said the changes to the game meant that he would be spending his money at the bookies instead.

He said: “I’ve now more chance on winning at the horses I think. They’ve put the money up and reduced the odds. It hardly seems worth it now.”

Linda Taylor, from Bestwood, said she didn’t like the changes but will still continue to play.

She said: “I hate the idea of this new game but you can’t afford not to play. I know if I didn’t buy my ticket this Saturday, my numbers would come up and I’d never forgive myself.”

Camelot chief executive Andy Duncan said: “The changes we made to reinvigorate Lotto two years ago have been hugely successful, helping us achieve record total sales last year of £7.2 billion and delivering over £300m more for National Lottery projects than if we had done nothing to change the game.

“To build on this success, we need to carry on innovating to keep our games fresh and appealing.

“By giving our players more chances than ever to become a millionaire and with bigger rolling jackpots to play for, we’re making Lotto even more exciting.

“This will help to keep the game healthy and thriving in the years ahead – ultimately delivering even more for players and safeguarding the vital millions that Lotto raises for National Lottery projects every week.”

Young jobseekers urged to attend apprenticeship fair

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Young jobseekers urged to attend apprenticeship fair

Young people in Gedling borough looking for work and apprenticeships will have the chance to meet with potential employers at an event being held in the city centre next week.

The Nottingham Apprenticeship Fair is aimed at 16 to 24-year-olds considering their next career move, and will bring together training providers, employers with vacancies to fill, advice on applications, apprenticeships and a number of schemes to support young people into work.

Unemployment in Nottingham has been falling since November 2014, but city leaders are keen to keep the issue high on the agenda.

The event is being held at Loxley House, in Station Street, on Thursday, October 15 between 1pm and 3pm.

There will be 15 training providers in attendance, plus several large employers including Nottingham City Homes, Nottingham City Care, Team Nottingham (the consortium of Notts County and Nottingham Forest Football in the Community), while there will be application stations and people on hand to offer career and job advice.

Councillor Nick McDonald, Portfolio Holder for Jobs, Growth and Transport at Nottingham City Council, said: “It is a continuing priority for the City Council to address the employment needs of our young people and we have made great strides in the past year – beating the target of new apprenticeships by more than 200.

“It is vital that we keep these support programmes in place which aim to get Nottingham’s youngsters the jobs they want. We look forward to meeting many of them at the apprenticeship fair next week.”

Employers from a number of different sectors will be present on the day and looking to recruit.

Attendees will also be able to access advice and practical support, get information on training, and find out more about apprenticeships which enable them to study and earn at the same time.

 

Big plans for Gedling Inn after pub is sold to UK’s largest beer brewer

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Big plans for Gedling Inn after pub is sold to UK’s largest beer brewer

The future of one of Gedling’s pubs looks to be in safe hands after it was bought by the UK’s biggest beer brewer.

Star Pubs and Bars, who are the pub division of Heineken UK, has confirmed they have purchased the Gedling Inn, on Main Road.

Before the recently announced sale, the pub belonged to the Flaming Inn chain which specialises in selling flame-grilled food.

It was the previous owners who renamed the pub, changing it from The Chesterfield Arms – or ‘Cheggo’ as it was known to locals – back in 2011.

A spokesperson from Star Pubs and Bars confirmed to Gedling Eye today that they had bought the pub and are “currently looking at plans”.

They said: “We can confirm that Star Pubs & Bars has just bought The Gedling Inn and that we intend to invest in the pub in early 2016.

“It will offer a new drinks range and menu with the view to be the best pub in Gedling, and a pub the community can be proud of.  We’re seeking a long term partner to operate the pub with us.”

  • What type of pub would you like to see replace the Gedling Inn? Let us know via the comments section below of email: news@gedlingeye.co.uk

Son of Polish pilot will fly to Calverton from Australia for war plane crash memorial service

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Son of Polish pilot will fly to Calverton from Australia for war plane crash memorial service

The son of a Polish Air Force pilot killed when his plane crash landed in Calverton during World War Two is to travel across the world to attend a memorial service being held for his father in the village.

Professor Janusz Gebicki will arrive in Nottinghamshire next week to attend the service to remember his father, Jan Gebicki, and two other men who died in the crash on October 13, 1940.

KILLED: Pilot Jan Gibicki
KILLED: Pilot Jan Gibicki

Their aircraft was attempting to return home from a successful bombing mission in France, when a dense fog descended over the Nottinghamshire countryside.

Due to the weather conditions, Gebecki, who was at the controls of the aircraft, remained in the air until the fuel was nearly all gone. He was finally forced into making a crash landing in the dark and misty conditions.

The squadron’s bomber crashed at the Watchwood plantation on landing, bursting into flames and killing the crew of three.

The service is being held next Tuesday (13) , on the 75th anniversary of the crash, at Watchwood Plantation.

Consul General of Poland, Mr. Lukasz Lutostanki; Nottinghamshire’s Deputy Lieutenant, Col Nigel Cullen OBE D.L; and a veteran of the Polish Air Force will be among the guests at the service which is being organised by the Calverton and Woodborough branch of the Royal British Legion.

There will also be an official unveiling of a new information panel which has been funded by The Forestry Commission and The Calverton Parish Council and will be placed close to the memorial site.

Guests will then head over to the Calverton Miners’ Welfare Club for an English and Polish buffet following the service.

Police hunt suspicious traders in Carlton Hill area

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Police hunt suspicious traders in Carlton Hill area

Nottinghamshire Police are currently on the hunt for two suspicious traders seen knocking on doors in the Carlton Hill area.

Police received a call from a concerned resident regarding two males who have been knocking on doors in the area asking if the residents require any work doing to their addresses.

They have been seen in the area this afternoon. They are in a white Ford Transit type van and one of them is described as having a mild Irish accent. Officers are searching the area for these men and are keen to ensure that they are genuine.

Neighbourhood inspector Andrew Berryman offered the following advice to residents if traders do call round without a prior appointment.

He said: “Please ensure that you do not let unknown people into your address and do not be pressured into having work completed that you do not want or need. If you do want work completed, ensure that a price is agreed beforehand, and that the work is completed to your satisfaction prior to payment being made.

“Also ensure that you secure your address and lock your doors, even when at home.”

Please contact Nottinghamshire Police with any further information regarding these males by calling 101 and referring to incident 373-06102015.

Arrests made following attempted robbery in Arnold

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Arrests made following attempted robbery in Arnold

THREE teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of trying to rob an Arnold convenience store last week.

On September 23, a group of men entered Shergill Stores, in Arnold, wearing in Hallowe’en masks and demanding money. Two of the youths were armed with knives.

They eventually fled empty handed in the direction of a nearby alleyway.

Three youths, all aged 15, have now been arrested in connection with the attempted robbery.

Two of the teenagers were arrested on Tuesday (29), and a third on Wednesday (30). They have all been released on bail pending further enquiries

Ban on smoking in cars with children inside comes into force tomorrow

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Ban on smoking in cars with children inside comes into force tomorrow

SMOKERS in Gedling are being reminded that lighting up in a car with children inside will become illegal from tomorrow.

Under the new legislation – which comes into force from October 1 – it will be a criminal offence in England and Wales to smoke in any vehicle with someone aged younger than 18 present. Anyone caught flouting the new law – which is intended to protect children from the dangers of passive smoking – will face a £50 fine.

It will also be an offence for a driver not to stop a passenger smoking while under-18s are in the vehicle.

Drivers will only exempt when driving convertible cars with the roof is completely down. Smoking while windows or sunroofs are open, air conditioning is on or while sitting in the open doorway is still an offence.

Although 17-year-old drivers and those with provisional licences are also covered by the law, those aged 17 with no one else in the car are exempt.

The rules apply to motorhomes, caravans and camper vans when they are being used as vehicles, but not when they are being used as living accommodation.

E-cigarettes are not covered by the new legislation.

Jane Ellison MP, the Under Secretary of State for Public Health, said: “Three million children are exposed to second-hand smoke in cars, putting their health at risk. We know that many of them feel embarrassed or frightened to ask adults to stop smoking which is why the regulations are an important step in protecting children from the harms of secondhand smoke.”

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