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Heskey is a former English professional footballer, playing for a number of teams and making more than 500 appearances in the Football League and Premier League

Coppice Lodge Care Home is launching Talkin’ Tables which aims to shine a spotlight on how simple conversation can make a profound difference in people’s lives.

An Arnold salon is to hold a special charity day in memory of a “dear friend and colleague” who lost her battle with ovarian...

Sophia Hollis was approaching her 10th birthday when her mum collapsed in the bathroom during a suspected stroke.Two and a half years later mum Anita,...

Irene’s milestone birthday was marked with two joyous celebrations

The state-of-the-art facility, based at the club’s grounds in Calverton, features a high-quality artificial surface and newly installed floodlights

Members of the Nottinghamshire Beekeepers’ Association (NBKA) have swarmed to thank global Colwick packaging giant The Wilkins Group after the firm donated £1,000 to...

Each year the Gedling Conservation Trust runs a campaign to eradicate Himalayan balsam from Ouse Dyke

A care home in Arnold was filled with joy on Friday, May 9, as residents, colleagues, and family members gathered to celebrate two remarkable...

KH Hair in Arnold is holding a number of events to celebrate the milestone

The care home opened its doors to the local community for a spectacular day of Easter celebrations, uniting residents, families and neighbours.

Colleagues from the Carlton Hill store joined with workers from across Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Nottinghamshire to carry out a gruelling 13-mile walk

Sprightly at 106, Stoke Bardolph care home resident Betty McGuinness is still spreading humour and positivity

East Midlands Railway (EMR) say the new waiting shelters will offer better protection from the elements and a more comfortable wait for customers.

Carlton le Willows Academy has been handed the national Quality in Careers Standard

The Millers held their annual food drive during their game against Ossett FC – and it was a huge success.

1000 young trees were planted by youngsters from the club and their parents as well as senior players and club volunteers

A much-loved Nottingham city farm has received a cash boost from a Colwick firm following sharp rises in its operating costs.Stonebridge City Farm in St Ann's...

The Mayor of Gedling, Councillor Ron McCrossen will cycle from Nottingham to Skegness to raise funds for Parkinson's UK

The residents were joined by pupils from Rivendell Flying High Academy for the sale that raised almost £200 for the BBC charity

The classes are being set up as part of a new partnership between Gedling Leisure and Her Spirit

Recent research showed that on average in Nottinghamshire, 25% of general waste in bins (by weight) is avoidable food waste.

The grocer welcomed its first customers at the Killisick Community Centre in Arnold

The Blue Circle, based on Front Street, served customers for the final time on Saturday

Work to transform Valley Road Playground will begin on March 24, thanks to a grant from FCC Communities Foundation.

Nottinghamshire Hospice have said the changes have come in to effect at their shops in Burton Joyce and Mapperley.

The event, held on Saturday March 15, saw participants walk through Gedling Country Park

A Notts health team are 'thrilled' after learning that training they provided to Nottinghamshire Police officers led to them saving the life of a...

Two Gedling councillors are helping to boost green spaces in Daybrook after taking up the Urban Tree Challenge.Councillor Kyle Robinson-Payne and Councillor Sandra Barnes,...

Killisick Community Centre, on Killisick Road, received the life-saving equipment earlier this week.

Gedling Crematorium will be hosting a two-hour flower workshop on March 22

Roy Brooks-Porter joins an exclusive club of local heroes who have a Nottingham City Transport (NCT) bus named after them.

Bear Care Day Nurseries is now the longest-running day nursery in Nottinghamshire under the same ownership.

The Friends of Lowdham and Burton Joyce Station have now been shortlisted for ‘It’s Your Staton’ at Silver Level

Olivia, has successfully completed her ambitious 30-mile run throughout November, raising an impressive £800

A project to develop a memorial in Gedling Country Park for the UK’s longest-reigning monarch has begun with tree and wildflower planting

50 members of the local community came together at Mapperley Golf Club for an informative evening to talk about all things menopause.

Gedling will retain its full £20 million allocation for local towns funding in the greater Carlton area

The event was a celebration of the remarkable people who make the community a better place.

Remembrance will see events, parades and services for Remembrance Day held across Gedling borough to remember the fallen of two world wars.

Gedling borough's libraries could soon be placed into a tier system which would determine their opening hours and services they offer

Five clubs are set to benefit from cash secured from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

The new draft strategy has been created to address the evolving needs of the community over the next decade.

Residents in Netherfield are being urged to sign a petition calling for a revamp of a run-down playground on Jackie Bell's Playing Fields.

Ian West took part in the walking challenge after his brother started to lose his sight

A pioneering initiative to help enhance mental health support for young people across Gedling borough has been launched this week.

14-year-old Isa Biçer is planning to take part in the sleepover on Friday, October 11, the night following World Homeless Day.

Groups and charities across Gedling borough are being encouraged to apply for the latest round of community-improving grants which open today

Now in its fourth year, the festival continues to attract crowds of visitors, eager to see what impressive creations the villagers have come up with.

Dedicated Girl Guides in Gedling were rewarded for going above and beyond for their group.On Monday 1 July, members of Girlguiding Westdale division gathered...

More than 30 businesses and community organisations across the borough have made a commitment to make their shops more age-friendly

The Fruit Bowl on Woodborough Road has announced on social media that it will close its doors for the final time on Friday, August 23.

Voluntary organisations and community groups helping improve the health and well-being of Gedling borough residents are set to share £345,000 worth of funding thanks...

The charity that cares for people dying from incurable illnesses has expanded the upstairs of its community shop on Woodborough Road after 30 years on the high street.

Ian West, who turns 70 this year, will be setting off on his walking challenge from St Peter’s Gate in Nottingham city centre on August 23

Gedling Borough Council planners have approved new signage for the proposed new Hotel Chocolat in Netherfield.

Marcus Alton's talks, which include recordings of interviews with the legendary Brian Clough, are interesting, thought provoking, and for many in the audience will evoke memories of the Glory Days for Forest

Gedling Gala organisers have announced that this years event, which will be held on Willow Park, will take place on Saturday, July 6.

Woodborough Woods Foundation C of E Primary School in has been praised for 'helping children flourish' in a new Ofsted report.

KH Hair, in High Street, Arnold, took the prestige accolade on an evening where a total of 21 individual awards were handed out.

The Competition is run by Carlton Male Voice Choir as a way of giving something back to help encourage talented young musicians.

Approval has been granted to replace the existing signage at the site

Located outside the entrance to the civic centre, the lockers are free to use

A bus stop in Lambley has had its latest makeover in a series of transformations that take place throughout the year.

The 'Big Breakfast' event is now entering its 15th year.

A huge battery storage site made out of shipping containers, designed to support the National Grid network, could soon be coming to land near Lambley.

A planning application submitted by Montagu Evans on behalf of The Crown Estate to change the use of Unit R2 from Class E(b) restaurant...

New figures released by food charity the Trussell Trust reveal that more than 11,000 emergency food parcels were provided to people across Gedling borough

94-year-old Harry Thomas who is a resident at Coppice Lodge care home in Arnold was recently whisked away to the City Ground to cheer on ‘The Reds’ in the Premier League.

Grassroots Kettlebell competition on Sunday May 19 at the Scout Hall, St James Church, Marshall Hill Drive, Mapperley.

The fifth round of the Government’s Household Support Fund (HSF) is worth £5.6 million to cover six months (April to September 2024) and will...

A care facility for people living with mental health conditions and learning disabilities will be built next to a dual carriageway in Daybrook.

The planning application proposed to modernise the building for use as a dental practice

A new arts trail connecting six locations across Nottinghamshire encourages communities and visitors to take the ‘time to connect’ with heritage and nature in their local surroundings.

The Outlaw Half consisting of a 1.2 mile swim, 56 mile cycle and 13.1 mile run returns to Nottinghamshire on May 19 and local triathlon clubs have come together to raise awareness for Sam Perkins Stand Against MND Charity by cycling the Outlaw Half Nottingham bike course.

The Music Maker Competition is run by Carlton Male Voice Choir as a way of giving something back to help encourage talented young musicians...

Nottingham-based Pulp Friction asked for Brooke Farm’s help because the plants need a warm environment to survive at this time of year

Nottingham Men Allowed are a group of nearly 60 men who have come together to learn how to sing, to put on a concert...

Proposals for a new art block at the Redhill Academy, Redhill Road, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 8GX have been approved to Gedling Borough Council Planning

Last week saw Lorna Marie Fitness host an online workout for Cancer research UK.

Nottinghamshire based family run business, The ALD Group, made an especially important delivery last week.

As Easter approached The Robin Hood Inn in Lambley started an Easter egg collection to support children's cancer charities.

The planning application proposes to modernise the building for use as a dental practice

With an estimated 100 performers on stage, it works out at around 1 penny per singer.  Where else could such excellent value for money be had in 2024?

Nottingham Men Allowed are a group of 59 men who have come together to learn how to sing, to put on a concert and...

More than 70 sacks of litter along with household items, clothing, electrical equipment and mattresses removed from woodland on Chaworth Road last weekend

The planning application proposes to demolish an existing clinic at 1A Whittingham Road, Mapperley.

Commencing on March 15, the annual initiative from Keep Britain Tidy promotes environmental responsibility

Businessman, author and Gedling resident Rhys Freeman has recently published his latest novel 'A New York Night' and Gedling Eye caught up with Rhys to discuss his latest project and why he chose Gedling to be his new home. 

The application describes the proposed works as ‘the demolition of a single storey triple garage to be replaced with a two-storey development containing 4no. studio apartments'

Lucy Prescott is one of the remarkable women who shape our community and are being celebrated by Gedling Borough Council in the run up to International Women’s Day.

Tony Cave is a train station adopter who looks after Carlton and Netherfield. He also provides Gedling Eye readers with the latest news from our local railways...

The selection to represent GB is the culmination of a busy competitive season for the Icicles, who became British Champions in January.

Nottingham's largest male voice choir, Carlton MVC, has launched its 25th Annual Music Maker Competition.The competition is open to talented performers aged 16-20...

The Robin Hood Inn in Lambley has started an Easter egg collection to support children's cancer charities.

Beer fans are already counting down the days to this year's Paviors Beer Festival, which will take place in Arnold from March 1 to March 3.

With an estimated 100 performers on stage, it works out at around 1 penny per singer.  Where else could such excellent value for money be had in 2024?

The planning application received by Gedling Borough Council for external improvements at The Vale, 780 Mansfield Road, NG5 3GG has been approved.

Porchester Junior School in Carlton is celebrating the news that their Under 11 Girls football team have beaten the competition to represent Nottingham Forest...

Customers are in for a real treat in 2024 as their reputation on the live music scene goes from strength to strength.

Over 2000 residents of all ages now enjoy taking part in football sessions with Mapperley All Stars Coaching (MAS), which was formed back in 2016 by local coach Nathan Kenney.

Headteacher Caroline Otterburn said: “We are all so proud of the journey that our community has taken to develop our school, our curriculum and our ethos.

The residential and dementia care home have started free pre school play and stay sessions at the Care Home every two weeks

IMAGE: Courtesy of The Rebecca Lomas Academy of Voice

The 'Big Breakfast' event is now entering its 15th year.

Ale fans are already counting down the days to the return of the Dyb Dob Beer Festival, which will take place in Arnold on February 3.

1st Burton Joyce Scout Group had a busy and successful 2023

The team at KH Hair in Arnold gave up their Sunday morning at the weekend in a bid to clean up the town’s streets.

Some of the world's greatest ice sports athletes in speed, synchronised and figure skating descend on Nottingham.

9 year old Ellie, who attends Priory Junior School, in Gedling, is part of the 'Ice Gems' who are the Juvenile squad of the Nottingham Synchronised Skating Academy.

Providing a safe environment for adults with learning difficulties to dance the night away and make friends.

An application for the proposed erection of a four bedroom dwelling to the rear of 121 Haywood Road Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 6AF has been refused by Gedling planners.

The Immediate Justice project will ensure people who commit antisocial behaviour or low-level offences are made to clean up local streets

Calverton village hall hire rates frozen and discounts provided for community groups

The application for outline planning permission for the proposed erection of four studio apartments was refused by Gedling planners.

79-year-old Pat Walters yesterday (11) 'braved the shave' at St George's Centre to fundraise for the charity

Nottingham Men Allowed participants will learn FOUR great songs over just six weeks

Flood Minister, Robbie Moore MP, was yesterday (5) welcomed to Vale Road in Colwick today by Gedling MP Tom Randall MP

Parents have until Monday, January 15, 2024 to complete their application on time for children in Gedling borough

The charity protects children at risk and finds the best ways of preventing abuse from happening.

The Bonington players are returning to the stage with 'Come On, Jeeves!', a comedy by Guy Bolton and PG Wodehouse at The Bonington Theatre...

"Our past year contributed massively towards improving our diversity with an influx of new members reflecting the community around us."

Here are some of the amazing sporting achievements by Gedling heroes and sportspeople that Gedling Eye covered over the last year:

Tony Cave is a train station adopter who looks after Carlton and Netherfield. He also provides Gedling Eye readers with the latest news from our local railways...

Via’s Bikeability team has received a donation of 36 new bicycles valued at £12,000 from the Bikeability Trust, a charity and leading authority on...