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Santa needs a safe place to park his sleigh

Gedling & District Round Table 1290 desperately need somewhere to store their famous sleigh.

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.

Man charged following ‘serious assault’ in Carlton

A man, aged in his 20s, was found with serious injuries in Valley Road at around 10am on Wednesday (11) following reports of a stabbing.

Council approve plan for 24 homes on land in Gedling despite concerns from residents over privacy

The plans include a mix of two, three, four and five-bedroom homes which will all be two or 2.5 storeys, including two for affordable rent and three for first-time buyers.

Group brings January joy with traditional Plough Play at borough pubs

If you are in any of the following venues between the 12 – 14 January, be prepared to witness one of Nottingham’s oldest and most respected respected folk traditions that is based upon a script dating back to 1890.

Gedling Borough Council gets £539,000 to tackle rough sleeping

The cash comes from the government's £654 million Homelessness Prevention Grant fund

Gedling borough planning applications: Plans for office space at former Gedling station and roof terrace at Arnold pub

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

Paramedics spent more than 27,500 hours waiting outside East Midlands hospitals to hand over patients in December

Paramedics spent more than 27,500 hours waiting outside hospitals to hand over patients last month

MATCH REPORT: Carlton Town 0 – 2 Grimsby Borough

Second half goals from Brody Robertson and Edwin Essel condemned Carlton Town to a 2-0 home defeat against Grimsby Borough.

TONY CAVE: Passenger number boost for Carlton Station

Local station adopter and train expert Tony Cave updates us on the latest news from our local railways

Local MPs extra earnings revealed

All MPs are paid a base salary of £84,144.

Three arrested after search of property in Stoke Bardolph uncovers cash and cannabis grow

Three men have been arrested after police teams uncovered a cannabis grow and cash at a property in Stoke Bardolph.

Arnold Market traders to remain in Eagle Square until end of the year

Gedling Borough Council now plans for the traders to stay at the Eagle Square location, subject to a consultation.

The Vibe – your cultural guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (6 – 12 January)

Never miss a thing in Gedling borough ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Vibe is the only guide you need to know what's on and what's happening across the borough...

Stoke Bardolph care home passes first inspection with flying colours

Rivendell View care home received a CQC (Care Quality Commission) rating of ‘GOOD’ in their first inspection since opening in 2021.

MATCH REPORT: Carlton Town 0-3 Worksop Town

Carlton Town slipped to 18th in the NPL First Division East table following a 3-0 home defeat against Worksop Town.

Historic Nottinghamshire hospitality venue reopens following stylish refurbishment

Grade 11* listed Woodborough Hall, was placed in receivership in October 2021 and rescued by new owners in July 2022. 

A year in review: Gedling Eye looks back at 2022 – January to March

Gedling Eye begins its look back at the highs and many lows of 2020 across the borough...

Gedling Borough Council in top five nationally for biggest cuts to core spending power

Councillors say taxpayers aren’t getting “value for their money” from Whitehall

Bin bags full of suspected stolen goods found in Netherfield after GBH arrest

Police found a large stash of suspected stolen goods when they arrested a man for a serious assault in Netherfield.Officers were called to an...

Parish councillor accepts he intimidated colleague after investigation

A parish councillor says he now accepts the findings of an investigation that said he intimidated a colleague

Matilda the Musical to Avatar : The top big screen picks at The Bonington in Arnold this January

There has never been a better time to get lost in a great story on the silver screen.

Number of temporary pothole repairs fall as roads get resurfaced instead

The council said it had moved towards a “right repair, right-first-time” approach

Westdale Infant School pupil’s ‘roarsome’ Christmas card design wins MP’s vote

Gedling MP Tom Randall has announced that a Westdale Infant School pupil has won the competition to design his official Christmas Card for 2021.The...

More than thirty drivers stopped and vehicles seized as part of ‘boy racer’ crackdown across Gedling borough

22 people received words of advice, five drivers got issued with warnings and four vehicles were seized

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

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

Christmas bus timetable changes in Gedling borough revealed

The timetable for Gedling borough's bus services across the Christmas period has been announced. Nottingham City Transport and TrentBarton are operating a revised service during the Christmas period.

Arnold bus driver praised for helping robbery victim

Nottingham City Transport driver Jon was on the 58 route to Arnold when he noticed the youngster was in trouble on Mansfield Road.

Tickets still up for grabs for video gaming celebration taking place at Richard Herrod Centre next week

The Nottingham Video Games Expo will be taking place at the centre on December 17 and 18.

Gedling Borough Council clamping down on abuse of frontline workers

The authority says key workers were facing “difficult behaviour” while doing their jobs.

Pizza restaurant to grab slice of the action at Teal Park

Pizza Triangle is an Italian traditional pizzeria that sell Neapolitan-style, woodfire pizzas which cook in about 90 seconds.

More cash coming for struggling families in Gedling borough during cost of living crisis

Nottinghamshire County Council is to receive an additional £5.6 million to help residents who are struggling to make ends meet

Wait is on to see if Gedling borough’s multi-million pound levelling up funding bid has been successful

Gedling Borough Council should find out by the end of the month whether their bid was successful.

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

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

The Last Post: Mail box gets new lease of life at Gedling Crematorium

Families and friends will be able to write messages, cards and letters to their loved ones in Heaven, which they can then ‘post’ in the box

£89k spent on boosting CCTV equipment across Gedling borough

Equipment in Arnold Town Centre, Carlton, Netherfield and Calverton has been upgraded

Gedling councillor writes letter urging HSBC to reconsider Arnold branch closure

“Losing another bank branch from Arnold town centre and our borough will have a detrimental impact on so many residents."

Small Business Saturday to boost Arnold firms based in The AMP

Small Business Saturdays will be marked with the launch of Festive Saturdays in Arnold Town Centre to celebrate the opening of The AMP,

Tree-mendous new green lung trail opens up at Mapperley park

More than 500 trees have now been planted to enhance the new trail which runs through Digby Park.

HSBC to close Arnold branch next year

The banking giant announced plans to close 114 branches across the UK earlier today

Dangerous driver is wrestled to floor by cop as he tries to flee on foot after running red lights and driving on the wrong...

Waleed Ahmed Chaudhry failed to stop for officers, drove over the speed limit and through red lights

Burton Joyce awarded £50k for flood scheme

Flooding in recent months brought disruption to the village after intense rainfall resulted in surface water flooding with drainage systems overwhelmed.

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

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

Christmas lights failure sparks anger from Calverton residents

Around 2,000 people turned up to watch the festive lights switch-on in the village on Saturday (26) night.

Streets on new development in Ravenshead will be named after fallen First World War and Second World War soldiers

Custom Homes is building 44 houses on land at Cornwater Fields, off Longdale Lane.

Angry Stoke Bardolph villagers hold meeting over draft plans for more than 300 new homes on green belt land

Villagers say they are concerned that the developments will change the whole demographic and identity of their historic small village

Knife found in park during weapons sweep by police

The Gedling South Neighbourhood Policing Team conducted open area searches in local parks during the recent national operation.

Storm overflow discharges discussed during Gedling MP’s Severn Trent visit

Tom Randall voted for the Environment Act which he says introduced new measures to reduce the use of storm overflows

Aquaplane warning from Carlton Fire Station crew after car skids off road and hits trees in wet weather

The accident prompted the warning about driving in rainy conditions.

Allotment plots for hire in Calverton

Applications are now open to residents for allotments on both Collyer Road and Bonner Lane sites.

Asda launches Christmas dinner for less than £5 per person

The big 4 grocer says you can pack your freezer with Christmas essentials and feed five people for just £21.48 on the big day.

Gove calls for action from all councils and housing providers after Awaab Ishak death

An inquest into the death of Awaab last week found he died in December 2020 from a respiratory condition caused by mould in the one-bedroom housing association flat where he lived with his parents

Dates confirmed for annual Gedling Round Table Santa sleigh

The fundraising event will take place between 12th and 16th of December.

Drug dealer who threw items from car during police pursuit in Mapperley jailed

Jordan Grant, aged 29, was spotted in Westmoore Close by cops on patrol who recognised him.

Aldi opens Christmas click and collect slots

Christmas collection slots are now available to book via the Aldi website

Violent robber jailed after attacking 13-year-old girl who refused to hand over phone in Arnold

James Valentine, aged 21, approached the teenager while she was sat on swings in Queen’s Bower Recreation Ground, Arnold.

Royal Mail workers to stage six more strikes during run up to Christmas

Royal Mail workers are to stage six more days of strike action in December, including on Christmas Eve - their busiest day of the...

Fears further development on greenbelt land in Gedling borough could cause more flooding

Councillors fear the further use of greenbelt land could lead to more flooding as Gedling Borough Council tries to meet its new housing targets.During...

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.

List of all warm spaces available across Gedling borough for those struggling this winter

As the cost of living crisis takes its toll, families and households across Gedling borough find themselves facing the terrifying prospect of a winter without warmth.

Consultation launched over £1.14bn East Midlands devolution deal

People across Gedling borough are being asked for their views on a historic £1.14bn devolution deal for the East Midlands.

Amnesty knife bins placed in Arnold for Operation Sceptre

Anyone wanting to throw a knife away can do so without fear of being prosecuted by safely dropping it in one of the bins over the next few days.

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

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

Meet Barney, the new fire dog starting work with Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

Barney the Sprocker Spaniel and dog handler Tim Marston will work together to detect ignitable fluids at the scenes of suspicious fires

Eggs shortage impacts Wetherspoons – with breakfast alternatives now being offered

Pub chain Wetherspoons has announced it is running short of eggs.Breakfast punters in the borough may now face an alternative of hash browns, sausage...

Morrisons cuts price of 52 Christmas items – including tin foil and batteries

The grocer, who has a store in Netherfield, revealed products including cranberry sauce and tin foil are among the 52 items being reduced

Mapperley burglar caught after leaving fingerprints on booze bottles

Delroy Melady broke into the Victorian home in Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, on September 15, 2022.

Latest food hygiene ratings for Gedling borough restaurants

The Food Standards Agency has released the latest ratings for takeaways and restaurants in the Gedling borough area.

Gedling man fronts Hospice’s Light up a Life appeal in memory of beloved wife

Frank Shaw is fronting Nottinghamshire Hospice’s Light up a Life appeal – launched to raise vital funds to help patients and their families.

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.

Family of rabbits found dumped inside wheelie bin in Bestwood Country Park as RSPCA fears impact of cost of living crisis

A family of rabbits were found dumped in a wheelie bin in Bestwood Country Park as an animal charity raises fears around people giving...

Gedling Borough Council and Carlton Town FC pledge commitment to help end violence against women and girls

Gedling Borough Council is to work with Carlton Town Football Club and local charity We R Here to help end violence against women and girls

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.

Police shoplifter crackdown continues after thefts from Gedling borough stores

Officers detained a 44-year-old man at his home in Bilborough during the early hours of today (9) following thefts from stores in the borough

Concerns growing for missing man who vanished in Gedling

Officers are concerned for the safety of Ashley Lane after he was reported missing from the Gedling area at around 1930 hours.

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

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

MP Mark Spencer column: I’m backing calls for Calverton road repairs

Since my last column, a lot has changed in Westminster.We have a new Prime Minister and a new Government in place, and we...

Birds Bakery deliveries with Just Eat now available from Teal Park store near Netherfield

Customers will be able to place Just Eat orders via the website or app from the Teal Park store near Netherfield.

Smart Kiosks to offer more ticket facilities at Gedling borough rail stations

The new machines allow customers to buy advance and walk-up tickets as a printed barcode instead of the old-fashioned orange paper tickets.

Arnold boss disqualified after falsely claiming £50,000 from Bounce Back loan scheme during pandemic  

The director of a timber supply business misused the Bounce Back Loans scheme during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

McColls stores on Carlton Hill and in Calverton to close

Stores will be closing up and down the country - including two in Gedling borough.

Arnold Christmas lights switch on – details announced

Gedling Borough Council has confirmed that a Christmas Light Switch On event will take place on Friday, November 18

Councillor calls for ‘moderate language’ on asylum seekers as Gedling Borough Council discusses modern slavery

He has called for “moderate language” to be used when discussing refugees and asylum seekers amid concerns some are often the victim of modern slavery.

Drainage improvement works ordered by council at Burton Joyce housing developments after village was hit by ‘sea of mud’ during recent floods

Residents saw a 'sea of mud' wash through their village of Burton Joyce during heavy rainfall, with poor drainage at new housing development sites at Orchard Close and Glebe Farm being blamed.

Colwick business ordered to pay more than £23,000 after customer suffered ‘significant injuries’ while testing machinery in-store

A customer suffered “significant injuries” while testing a product in the store.

Gedling borough parents and guardians with children who have just started year 6 have just days left to apply for place at preferred secondary...

Parents are strongly advised to list four preferences when applying for their child’s secondary school place for next year. 

Morrisons in Netherfield will offer customers a free hot meal when they ‘Ask for Henry’

Morrisons, which has a store in Netherfield, will now be offering customers a free hot meal throughout the half term.

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.

£100,000 raised for Colwick playground revamp

The improvements and new facilities expected to be completed by the end of February 2023.

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

Warning as elderly man cheated of money by men impersonating police officers

The fraudsters are manipulative and try to convince the person they are calling that they are assisting with an ongoing investigation.

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

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

Van crashes into front walls of houses on Charworth Road in Colwick

The collision happened at 2pm today and luckily no-one was injured

Arrest made after man stabbed in stomach on Carlton Hill

One man was stabbed in the stomach and suffered injuries which are not currently believed to be life-altering or life-threatening.

Councillor calls for new housing works to be suspended in Burton Joyce after village is hit by severe flooding

Trent Valley Councillor Sam Smith sent a letter to Gedling Borough Council chief executive Mike Avery over the weekend calling for a halt to housing construction works

Plans for new pedestrian and cycle bridge over River Trent pushed back to 2023

The new pedestrian and cycle bridge will link Trent Basin in the city to West Bridgford in Rushcliffe when built.

Christmas event at Woodthorpe Park planned with 1,800 trees for sale

Prices for the Christmas trees start at around £28 for potted trees and a six-foot tree will cost around £47.

Gedling MP Tom Randall ‘weighing up’ whether to back Johnson or Sunak as Britain’s next PM after Liz Truss resignation

The Conservative Party has since revealed a new leader and Prime Minister will be announced one week today, on Friday, October 28.

Gedling powerlifter Martin takes on the weight of the world – and carries it

Martin Wilson has become a British and World Champion in amateur British powerlifting.

Images released after teenagers attacked and robbed by men in Arnot Hill Park

Officers were called to Arnot Hill Park on Tuesday (October 18) at around 11.50am.

Gedling MP Tom Randall leads renewed calls for new road bridge over River Trent

A Gedling MP has reignited calls for a fourth road bridge over the River Trent and has called on ministers to help draw up...

Man, 22, arrested after building site targeted in Arnold

Officers were called to a site on Mansfield Road shortly before 9pm yesterday (Wednesday)

Event being held in Netherfield to help families struggling with cost of school uniforms

An event is taking place on October 29 at the town's Connect Cafe

Christmas delivery slots 2022: Exact dates when you can order your festive groceries from the big supermarkets

Christmas is fast approaching and shoppers across Gedling borough are be keen to get their Christmas delivery slots booked

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.

95-year-old father of Gedling councillor forced to wait 26 hours for hospital bed at QMC A&E

Councillor Rachael Ellis at Gedling Borough Council, was by his side while in hospital and said he was “frail”.

Police dog Rambo ‘struck several times on head’ while chasing down fleeing driver in Arnold

A suspect fled from the car but was chased down and detained by Rambo, who was struck several times around the head

Sky apologise to Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper after comedian Elis James mocked his appearance on their Fantasy Football show

A sketch on the broadcaster's Fantasy Football show took viewers inside the Forest dressing room for the signing of Serge Aurier.

REVEALED: Four at-risk Gedling borough bus services saved by Government grant

Nottingham City Council is being given £11.4 million to help keep services going and also build new bus lanes and other public transport infrastructure.

“Jewel in the crown for Arnold”: £4m AMP has been officially completed and will be handed over to Gedling Borough Council later today

The flagship business development in Arnold Town Centre building will be the new home to several new business start-ups as well as the Post Office

‘This has really hurt everyone’: ‘Low-life’ vandals wreck youth football team’s clubhouse in Stoke Bardolph

Volunteers at Gedling FC, who have a ground in the village, say thousands of pounds worth of damage was caused by thieves who broke into the clubhouse on Saturday night

“One suspect blew part of their hand off using one”: Police say criminals are getting seriously injured by weapons they’ve made themselves

Nottinghamshire Police has seized a number of ‘slam guns’ where metal pipes are used and hammered to discharge a cartridge.

Illegal weapons found in Carlton home of drug dealer who told police he was homeless

Police officers found a telescopic baton, taser and CS Spray during a search of the house in Carlton

Successful speeding operation carried out in response to community concerns in Arnold

Officers from the Gedling neighbourhood policing team took part in a full day of action to crack down in Arnold

Covid: Owner of The Mustard Seed in Gedling faces £21,000 bill

The owner of The Mustard Seed in Gedling has received a fine for repeatedly opening during the Covid-19 lockdown.The BBC has reported that Nottingham...

REVEALED: Police incinerate a record £90m of drugs this year – but warn of new trend in cannabis sweets that could contain RAT POISON

Around £90m of drugs have been incinerated this year – a record amount for Nottinghamshire Police.The Archive and Exhibits department - which test most...

Gedling Borough Council Council to increase discounts on new homes for first-time buyers

First Homes is a Whitehall-backed scheme to offer low-cost housing to first-time buyers at a reduced rate.

Man, 33, arrested in Arnold after attempted break-in at flats

Officers were called to Oakdale Road after a resident spotted three men in balaclavas outside his home in a car parking area.

Aldi and Iceland will close all Gedling borough stores on Boxing Day to give staff ‘well-earned rest’

Aldi and Iceland have announced they will be closing all stores across the borough on Boxing Day.

Nottinghamshire County Council tasked with finding extra £24m to balance books next year

Soaring inflation and rising costs will mean Nottinghamshire County Council needs to find an extra £24m to balance its books next year.

Gedling borough Wetherspoons’ involved in 12-day real-ale festival

A selection of up to 30 real ales, including three from overseas brewers

Girl taken to hospital after being hit by car on busy Daybrook road

The incident happened on Nottingham Road

Boundary Commission to release final report about changes

The alterations will be implemented in 2023 ahead of the next scheduled general election in 2024.

Tesco freezes prices on more than 1,000 products and hands workers 20p-an-hour pay rise

Supermarket giant Tesco has announced it will be freezing prices on more than 1,000 products until next year

The NHS calls for 100 volunteers in Gedling borough to help support COVID-19 booster programme

The NHS and NHS Volunteer Responders are calling for more people in Gedling borough to volunteer to support the COVID-19 vaccination programme, to protect the health of their community and those most at risk. 

Rail strike: Passengers face more travel chaos with Gedling borough services suspended for FOUR DAYS

Train passengers in Gedling borough are set for more travel chaos due to another strike in the long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.

Three taken to hospital after car came off Colwick Loop Road and rolled over

Emergency services attended the incident on the A612 Colwick Loop Road, near the new Aldi and Rivendell estate near Netherfield.

Emergency services carry out water rescue near Colwick Hall 

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service announced they were in attendance dealing with an incident at Racecourse Road on social media

Announcement ‘soon’ on opening date for £4m Arnold Market Place

It was hoped the new £4m AMP building would have opened its doors last week

TV’s Our Dementia Choir feeling upbeat after £20k donation from Carlton developer

TV’s Our Dementia Choir feeling upbeat after £20k donation from developer

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

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

Ribbon cut on £4.9million Stockinger House development for over 55s in Burton Joyce

Stockinger House, owned by housing provider Jigsaw Homes Group, was formally opened by the MP and Jigsaw Group’s Chief Executive, Hilary Roberts. 

“We get it, and we have listened”: Kwasi Kwarteng U-turns on plans to scrap 45p tax rate

Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng have performed an extraordinary U-turn on plans to scrap the top rate of tax.The Chancellor has made a statement...

Carlton man jailed for driving whilst disqualified

Garfield Lewis has appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court and was jailed for eight months.

Police dog sniffed out dangerous driver from Arnold who tried to flee scene after causing crash with cop car

Raheem Rahman, aged 22, drove away at speed after being spooked by an unmarked police car traveling in Papplewick

StreetSafe reporting tool: Here’s how people can nowinform police about unsafe streets across Gedling borough

StreetSafe allows people to highlight concerns such as inadequate street lighting, abandoned buildings, poorly designed open spaces or areas blighted by vandalism.

MP Mark Spencer’s column on mini-budget, energy bills and tributes to The Queen

In this month's column, Sherwood MP Mark Spencer MP discusses the mini-budget, reflects on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and shares what he has been up to in Sherwood

Work begins on transforming empty Netherfield church and hall into 13 one-bedroomed apartments

Developers are working to convert the empty Netherfield Methodist Church on Victoria Road into flats with accompanying internal and external communal spaces

New images show ideas for Nottingham hospitals redevelopment plan

The plans are subject to a full public consultation next year and are currently in the early stages of development.

The Vibe – your cultural guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (30 September – 6 October)

Never miss a thing in Gedling borough ever again. From theatre to film, live music to art exhibitions, The Vibe is the only guide you need to know what's on and what's happening across the borough...

Hospital trust apologises after operations cancelled to deal with ‘critical incident’

Nottingham University Hospitals Trust’s Chief Executive has apologised following the cancellation of a number of operations while the trust deals with a ‘critical incident’ due bed space pressures.

Air ambulance lands in Netherfield park following medical emergency

The helicopter touched down in Jackie Bells Play Area at around 3.20pm

Warning over energy rebate scam texts being sent to people in Gedling borough

Scammers are sending texts and emails that look like they are from the energy regulator, Ofgem,
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