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Student bus prices offered to all young people across Notts

All young people across Notts will soon be able to purchase cheaper bus and tram tickets following the launch of a new scheme.

Gedling Borough Council facing potential strike action as pay negotiations come to ‘impasse’

Gedling Borough Council says negotiations with unions over pay for its staff members have come to an ‘impasse’ and some may now strike

Walking and cycling improvements being made at Colwick Country Park are now complete.

Walking and cycling improvements being made by Nottingham City Council at Colwick Country Park are now complete.

Public toilets at former home of Lord Byron to be modernised and expanded

The toilets at the historic Newstead Abbey have been assessed as being in a “poor condition”.

Arnold care home residents become firefighters for the day

The firefighters from Arnold Fire Station gave the residents a tour of the truck, showing them each tool and what they were used for in emergency situations.

Bestwood Village: Man who once struggled to ‘walk, wash and remember’ set to face his fears

In September 2019, Andy Southey was happily running the Robin Hood Half Marathon when things suddenly took a turn for the worse.

Five Gedling organisations set to receive share of £233k capital grant funding.

Community projects which include improvements to sporting facilities, play areas and the local visitor experience are set to share more than £233,500 worth of...

Gedling borough news magazine ‘This is Gedling’ celebrates its first birthday

The magazine features forty pages of news, features and lifestyle articles all about the borough as well as puzzles, games reviews and more.

Wanted man caught after police find his secret hiding place in Calverton

A wanted criminal was arrested after police found him hiding in a loft space behind a chest of drawers at a property in Calverton.Magistrates...

Arnold’s Paviors RFC players go international with England and Wales

Though it's the close-season, there has been plenty going on at Arnold's Paviors Rugby Club.Dee McKenzie , one of the club's Under 18's Women's...

Wilko collapses into administration

12,000 jobs could now be at risk across the UK

New scheme means more services now available at local pharmacies in Gedling borough

People needing medical care across in Gedling borough will now be able to get professional clinical advice

Gedling primary school scoops county cup crown

Stanhope Primary, in Gedling village, reached the finals of the county cup football competition

Man arrested for string of thefts at Nottingham pubs after Mapperley purse theft

Nottinghamshire Police said it was a reported that their was a theft of a purse at a sandwich shop in Mapperley on July 20

Busy Netherfield town road to close for essential gas works

Parts of Victoria Road in Netherfield will be closed for more than a month, while one section have a temporary one-way system in place.

Sainsbury’s fly-tipping clean-up now in progress outside Arnold store

We previously reported that piles of bin bags, cardboard boxes and old clothes littered the site on Sir John Robinson Way.

Councillors to vote on GAR acoustic barrier removal plans despite successful campaign by residents to have them installed four years ago

The plans are to be discussed and approved or rejected by the council's planning committee at a meeting on Wednesday night.

CCTV camera installed at anti-social behaviour hotspot in Colwick after council granted Safer Streets funds

A new CCTV camera has been installed at an anti-social behaviour hotspot in Colwick

CALVERTON: Memorial barrows plan at newly-approved burial ground could be refused

Funeral director and applicant A W Lymn first received planning consent for the burial ground, off Georges Lane, Calverton, in the summer 2022.

GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL: Vacant land on either side of £49m Colliery Way in Mapperley could become flats and houses

The site, which is halved by the main carriageway at its junction with Mapperley Plains, includes two areas of vacant land.

Fly-tipping cost Gedling borough taxpayers £189k in clean-up costs last year

More than 1,200 incidents of fly-tipping across Gedling borough ended up costing taxpayers £189,000 last year.Fly-tipping, the illegal dumping of waste, is the costliest form...

Sadness as ‘dangerously unsafe’ skate park in Colwick is demolished by council

Work to remove the Joshua Dale Skate Park, based off Mile End Road, took place this week and it is unlikely to be replaced for some time.

‘Arduous and dangerous’ walk excluding disabled people from visiting Newstead Abbey

Anyone who catches the bus to the historic former home of Lord Byron is faced with a two-mile round trip from the bus stop to the abbey itself.

New jewellery store aims to bring the bling to Netherfield

Triant was opened by local couple, William and Joanne who provide a range of jewellery, gifts and accessories to shoppers, specialising in personalised pieces whether it’s a children’s fidget bracelet with their name, or an exclusive one off design.

Spring Lane Farm Shop named Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire’s best deli outlet in Muddy Stilettos Awards 2023

Regular customer James, from Lambley said "I'm super delighted for the guys, I've been coming here for years, we are so lucky as the shop is on our doorstep and their produce is amazing"

Arnold: Robin Hood & Little John pub rooftop terrace opens to customers

The Robin Hood & Little John pub held an opening ceremony yesterday (8) following the completion of work

These new supported living flats are now ready to rent at former Bruno pub site in Carlton

The fully furnished homes will be rented out to people who need a bit of extra help to live independently

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‘Devastating’:Preschool in Carlton to close due to financial difficulties after 50 years in business

Carlton Preschool Playgroup, which is based at the Richard Herrod Centre in Foxhill Road, will shut later this month.

Arnold: Rolleston Drive development remains in limbo as builders go into administration

45 two-bedroom homes, 73 three-bedroom homes and 13 four-bedroom homes were set to be delivered to the site.

Latest Gedling borough crime map: what’s been reported in your street?

Each month Gedling Eye will chart every crime in the borough on an interactive map for readers to stay on top of what is happening and where.

Nottingham City Transport’s £2-a-trip fare cap scheme is extended

Nottingham City Transport's £2-a-trip fare cap will continue across its network until the end of October.

Mapperley cycle scheme earmarked to receive £1.7m cash boost

Nottingham City Council has accepted more than £1.7million from the Active Travel Fund to invest in creating a cycling and pedestrian route along Porchester Road

Notts Maze: Enforcement launched and plans refused for activity hub unlawfully operating on greenbelt

The land, off Lime Lane near Arnold and Calverton, has been used for several recreational activities over the past four years.

More than 120 drivers dealt with as police operation tackles car cruisers in Gedling borough

An ongoing police operation cracking down on nuisance car cruisers in parts of Gedling borough has resulted in more than 120 drivers being dealt with.

New images shows how Inn For A Penny pub in Carlton could look after proposed refit and rebrand

The Inn for a Penny at Carlton is soon to be fully refurbished and brought under the Hive Pubs umbrella.

Rolleston Drive development in Arnold ‘on hold’ as supplier of factory-built homes seeks buyer

45 two-bedroom homes, 73 three-bedroom homes and 13 four-bedroom homes were set to be delivered to the site.

Gedling borough bus services – Red 44 route to change for three months

From today (12) the Red 44 and 44A stop serving Sneinton Hermitage, Colwick Road or Racecourse Road because of the gas works.

Police release image of man in connection with theft of money from elderly lady

Detectives investigating the theft of cash from a vulnerable elderly lady have released an image of a man they would like to speak to.The...

Rod licence cash boost helps Calverton site produce more than half a million fish a year to restock our rivers

First opened in 1940, Calverton Fish Farm has gone on to become one of the largest freshwater fish-rearing facilities in England

Meet the Netherfield author and poet behind the celebrated children’s book being enjoyed by the community he’s lived in for over seventy years

Chris was born in a house on Manvers Street in Netherfield seventy years ago this week and still resides in the area.

Gedling Crematorium’s ‘postbox to heaven’ proves popular – with 100 letters being posted by the bereaved in less than a month

A new memorial post box at Gedling Crematorium that encourages the bereaved to write letters to lost loved ones has proved popular.

Endangered eels enjoy improved River Trent access at Stoke Bardolph

The £60,000 eel pass is now in place to help eels navigate their way over Stoke Bardolph Weir on the River Trent.

Netherfield volunteer who helped serve more than 35,000 meals to local community during pandemic is honoured with top prize at Pride of Gedling awards

Netherfield volunteer Tina Simpson has been commended for her outstanding efforts in supporting her community with an award night's most honoured prize.

PRIDE OF GEDLING 2022: Amazing local heroes receive prestigious awards for community efforts

The annual awards celebrate local people and businesses that have gone above and beyond for the community.

Injured Gedling RAF veteran climbs 100 mountains without ever leaving home

Over the last two years, 45-year-old Ben Wilson, from Gedling, has been climbing his staircase to match the equivalent distances of the 100 tallest mountains in the world.

Pride of Gedling Awards 2022: Shortlist unveiled for this year’s awards ceremony celebrating local heroes and businesses

The Pride of Gedling Awards recognise the very best of Gedling’s residents and businesses

Traders want to stay in relocated Arnold Market location after new £4m AMP opens

Traders have said they want to make the move permanent as Gedling Borough Council looks to consult them on staying in Eagle Square full-time.

Latest images show progress on £8.5m project which will help fish swim up the River Trent at Colwick.

The structure at Holme Sluices will be the largest of its kind in the country and will serve as an ‘elevator’ to allow fish to hop up and downstream.

The generous Mapperley secondary handing out free uniforms, food and school trips to help families through the cost of living crisis

The Wells Academy is providing hundreds of pounds’ worth of free equipment including school blazers, ties, food and even trips.

Carlton-based developer to bring colourful taste of Copenhagen to Bridlesmith Gate in Nottingham

A Carlton developer has begun working with local organisations to bring a colourful taste of Copenhagen to Nottingham city centre

Nominate local heroes and businesses for Pride of Gedling 2022 award

This year’s awards ceremony, in association with Keepmoat Homes, will take place on November 9 at the council’s civic centre in Arnold. 

Work continues at pace on £8.5m project which will help salmon swim up the River Trent at Colwick.

The structure at Holme Sluices will be the largest of its kind in the country and will serve as an ‘elevator’ to allow fish to hop up and downstream.

PICTURES: Wacky entries for 2022 Stoke Bardolph Scarecrow Festival

The annual festival sees residents in the village decorate the outside of their homes or roadside verges with a colourful array of homemade straw-filled sculptures

Paralympic gold medallist Richard Whitehead opens new Aldi store at Teal Park near Netherfield

The Magenta Way store near Netherfield will be run by Store Manager Stuart Levick, along with a team of 38 colleagues from the local community.

Residents in Gedling want action as traffic woes continue despite completion of £49m Colliery Way bypass

Residents in Gedling say the completion of the £49m Gedling Access Road (GAR) has so far made no difference to the amount of cars and HGVs passing through their village

“You shall go to the ball”: Academy pays for tickets to ensure school leavers are not priced out of prom night at Colwick...

Marcus Shepherd, principal of The Wells Academy on Ransom Drive, said he did not want cost to be a barrier to year 11 students in attending an “important rite of passage”. 

REVEALED: Raw sewage was discharged into Ouse Dyke 218 times by Severn Trent during 2021, data shows

The data for last year was recently released by the Rivers Trust and shows that sewage was poured into the waterway for 376 hours.

Here are some of the iconic East Midlands buildings you can spot on a clear day from Gedling Country Park

Lincoln Cathedral, St Mary Magdalene Church in Newark, Gunthorpe Lock, the Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station, British Sugar factory and Belvoir Castle can also be spotted from the park

Council issues response following urgent calls for action over ‘dangerous’ pedestrian crossings in Netherfield town centre

Nottinghamshire County Council has responded to road safety concerns raised by Netherfield residents using pedestrian crossings in the town centre.The response comes following multiple...

Couple visiting every pub in Notts name their favourite Gedling borough boozers

Dale Harvey, 37, and Holly Booth, 30, have decided to embark on the ‘Great Nottinghamshire Pub Crawl’ after getting bored of their usual pubs.

Investigations into impact of HMOs in Netherfield is set to continue for further six months

The potential impact on Netherfield of houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs) is to be monitored for a further six months.

‘Lost for words’: Neighbours in Arnold scoop £270k in shock People’s Postcode Lottery win

Seven of the neighbours won £30,000, while the eighth landed £60,000, playing with two tickets.

Gedling Borough Council says plan to restrict HMOs in Netherfield unlikely to go ahead due to ‘insufficient evidence’

The proposed direction would give more power to the authority to restrict existing properties from being converted into HMOs across various parts of the town.

New Nisa owner wants to reassure residents in Gedling about new store replacing Co-op next month

Dharsan Premkumar of independent convenience store operator The Highbury Vale Limited, said the Nisa Local will offer a wide selection of Co-op own brand products

Beacon lit at Gedling Country Park for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The event drew a huge crowd with hundreds of residents turning out to see the momentous occasion.

Nottingham City Transport introduce £1 single fare across network during summer evenings

The reduced single £1 tickets will be available to all passengers travelling on NCT buses during June and July.

See anyone you know?: Gedling Colliery remembered in online tribute video

The history of Gedling Colliery has been captured in an online video that's proving popular with local history buffs and ex-workers.The video, which was...

Still time to buy former church in Burton Joyce with pews and organ still in place

Here's one property you'd only buy if not easily spooked.This former Methodist church in Burton Joyce is up for sale - with a price...

Work continues on £8.5m project which will help fish swim up the River Trent at Colwick.

The structure at Holme Sluices will be the largest of its kind in the country and will serve as an 'elevator' to allow fish to hop up and downstream.

Co-op confirms plans to sell Gedling Road store

The shop on Gedling Road has been sold to a new operator, who will takeover the store in July.

Mapperley man who suffered ‘catastrophic’ brain haemorrhages pens first novel.

A Mapperley man who started writing a year ago while recovering from two brain haemorrhages has completed his first novel due to be published...

Carlton garage repairs Ukrainian Chernobyl tour vehicle stolen and damaged by Russian troops

A Carlton garage has arranged for a tour vehicle used at the Chernobyl power plant in Ukraine to be repaired after it was stolen...

Clean, green and lean energy at the heart of the new £4m AMP building in Arnold

The building has been designed to use less energy, use more renewable energy and help reduce its CO2 emissions.

Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry to be questioned on future after speeding ‘bombshell’

Nottinghamshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry has faced questions about her future in the role after she admitted five speeding offences at court.The...

Last chapter: Final charity booksale held in Carlton – after 20 years of events

Exlibris, the masked book sellers of Nottingham, marked an end to their 20 years of charity book sales with a final event in Carlton over the weekend. 

Shops could be built at car wash site on Mapperley Plains

Three single-storey retail shops and associated car parking would replace the existing IMO car wash that currently occupies the site.

Plans for huge neighbourhood near Linby move forward as developer is selected

The new Top Wighay Farm neighbourhood will provide up to 805 houses, a primary school, local shops and employment land

New ‘state of the art’ recycling centre in Calverton approved despite opposition from residents

Plans for the new “state of the art” site to replace the current HGV dismantling depot were passed by councillors on April 19.

Tributes to Eve Leadbeater who fled Nazis and made new life in Netherfield helping other refugees

Eve was one of the many Jewish children who made it onto kindertransport trains destined for London so they wouldn’t perish at the hands of the Nazis.

Plans to create 433 new homes for final phase of Chase Farm development in Gedling move forward

Planning for 433 new properties has been granted by Gedling Borough Council for the final phase of its Chase Farm development in Gedling.
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VIDEO: Brave volunteers enter Ukraine in ambulances to drop off essential supplies donated by residents from Carlton and Netherfield

A team of brave volunteers taking donations of supplies from Carlton and Netherfield residents to Ukraine
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