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Tony Cave: New higher rail fares now in force at borough stations

Station adopter and local train expert Tony Cave brings us the latest news from our borough stations and railways

Report empty homes across borough and we’ll revamp them, says council

People across Gedling borough are being urged to report empty houses so they can be brought back into use by the council.

Arnold police station took part in amnesty that saw more than 40 blank firing guns and rounds of ammunition being handed in across Notts

Forces across the country took part in a four-week campaign aimed at taking certain models of top venting blank firers (TVBFs) out of harm’s way following a change in the law.

Gedling councillor and Notts police and crime panel member Boyd Elliott is serving 14-month drink-driving ban

Boyd Elliott, Nottinghamshire County Councillor for the Calverton ward, and a Gedling Borough councillor

Remembering Mothers at Gedling Crematorium this March

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

Full list of road closures and roadworks planned across Gedling borough

If you're planning to travel through the borough take a look at our list to see whether your journey will be affected.

Neighbourhood policing inspector for Gedling borough updates on crime fighting progress made during February and priorities for March

Gedling neighbourhood policing team's Inspector Heather Harding has provided an update on how they have progressed on tackling crime across the borough.

91% of parents secure first choice Notts secondary school places for their children

Parents have until March 16 to accept their child’s school place.

Latest planning applications put before Gedling Borough Council

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

Old Nottingham directory is portal into Gedling borough’s bygone past

Here's how they recorded life back in 1853.

Mapperley hospice receives £72k boost from government to improve services and facilities

The county will receive £676,971 to support four hospices across the area including Nottinghamshire Hospice in Mapperley which has received £72,123.

Company proposing to create battery storage site near Lambley responds to concerns raised by residents and MP

Grenergy has submitted plans to create a battery energy storage system (BESS) site on green fields at Burton Wood Farm

New law would allow police to search properties for stolen mobile phones without warrants

The measure is just one of dozens covered in the bill that has a particular focus on smaller offences such as theft and antisocial behaviour

Two Gedling borough schools to offer free breakfast club from April

The schools are among 11 in Nottinghamshire which are among the early adopters of the government scheme

Views sought on Gedling Village conservation area proposal

Gedling Borough Council is now inviting residents to have their say during a consultation on the proposed boundary.

Carlton Town receives life-saving defibrillator thanks to local charity

Amanda Vennell from the Defibs for Grassroots Football charity presented the new state-of-the-art equipment to club management last week.

Latest planning applications put before Gedling Borough Council

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

Arnold teenager who raped an underage girl in overgrown area in Daybrook jailed

Conner Dilkes, aged 18, assaulted the girl in July 2023 and was arrested soon afterwards.

The votes are in – MP’s Gedling Small Business Award 2025 winners revealed

Residents were invited to nominate and vote for their favourite businesses across Gedling - with 19 winners scooping an award.

Gedling businesses encouraged to get social media savvy at March event

Social media has been a hot topic for several years, not least for business owners. Which channels should you use, what content should you...

Gedling borough’s latest petrol and diesel prices – and where’s the cheapest to fill up

The hunt for Gedling borough's cheapest petrol and diesel prices continues.

£1m promised to carry out urgent repairs at Newstead Abbey

Newstead Abbey will receive £1,482,882 towards its programme of urgent repairs, while the future sustainability of Creswell Crags will be supported with £499,999.  

Letters: ‘Nimby’ complaints about battery site ‘hilarious’

Our readers from across the borough give their weekly take on the biggest issues impacting Gedling and beyond.

Council says 230 patrols ‘busting myth’ parking wardens are never out

Burton Road and Beaumaris Drive in Gedling have been visited 65 times in the past year.

Underground tank that can hold 500,000 litres of rainwater installed in Carlton to protect borough from flooding and sewage spills into River Trent

Severn Trent has now installed a massive underground storage tank which is hidden from view underneath the car park of the Richard Herrod Centre on Foxhill Road.

Tougher restrictions on buying knives online to be introduced into law in bid to tackle knife crime

Stricter rules for online retailers selling knives will be introduced by the government, along with tougher penalties for those failing to enforce them.

Handler’s grief as ‘much-loved’ police dog Rambo who helped tackle crime across borough passes away

PD Rambo, an eight -year-old Belgian Malinois renowned for his bravery and loyalty, fell seriously ill at the end of last week

Gedling MP says he has ‘serious concerns’ about plans for battery storage site near Lambley

If plans submitted by developer Grenergy are approved, a BESS site would be built on green fields at Burton Wood Farm, off Spring Lane

Notts council leaders welcome local government reform but reject idea of city expansion

Nottinghamshire political leaders have welcomed the merging of councils in the Government’s proposed plans to overhaul local authorities, but they say Nottingham City Council’s borders should not be expanded.

Vandalised Arnold town church could be converted into new apartments

Cross Street Baptist Church will be redeveloped into nine flats after plans were to Gedling Borough Council.

People in Gedling borough being warned over fake Boots email scam targeting personal data

The scam involves fake emails that claim to be from Nottingham-based healthcare giant Boots.

Full list of road closures and roadworks planned across Gedling borough

If you're planning to travel through the borough take a look at our list to see whether your journey will be affected.

Council to expand Smoke Control Area so it covers all of Gedling borough

Gedling Borough Council want to expand the control area to improve air quality and protect public health.

Headlight glare stopping a quarter of all drivers from getting behind the wheel at night

Dazzling headlights are becoming such a problem that a quarter of drivers are now avoiding taking to the roads at night, a new study by the RAC claims.

Public toilets in Arnold town centre to be closed by council after anti-social behaviour

Nottinghamshire Police has now called on Gedling Borough Council to close the public toilets on Wood Street permanently

Police issue statement to reassure residents after swooping on Mapperley address over weekend

Specially trained officers were called to a property on Bailey Drive

Beloved sensory garden in Carlton Hill overhauled thanks to cash from growth fund

Gedling Borough Council has been working with Nottingham-based contractors to develop the Garden for the Blind on Carlton Hill.

Burton Joyce bakery closes with owner saying ‘stress of it all just isn’t worth it’

Steph's Takeaway and Bakery, which is based on Main Street, announced the sad news on their Facebook page on Thursday

Cabinet gives Gedling council tax rise green light – with final approval required in March

Gedling Borough Council's draft budget for the financial year ahead was discussed at a meeting of senior councillors and officers on Thursday

Plans approved to demolish Arnold pub and build retirement flats

The plans were approved by Gedling Borough Council’s planning committee on Wednesday

Gedling solar farm will now operate until 2055– 15 years longer than originally planned

The site forms part of the former Gedling Colliery and is surrounded by Gedling County Park.

Developer completes purchase of £25m site for 50-home development in Arnold

Strata Homes' new development 'Grace' will be based on land off Killisick Lane after planning permission was granted in December 2024.

Letters: Having business centre based in Arnold makes ‘no sense’

Our readers from across the borough give their weekly take on the biggest issues impacting Gedling and beyond.

Gedling Country Park annual car pass to cost visitors £200

Gedling Borough Council plan to introduce an annual pass and also daily £2 parking charge at the attraction from April 1.

Safer Streets scheme boosts security at home of Mapperley pensioner assaulted in during burglary

74-year-old Julie Gosling is just one Nottingham resident to have benefitted from free security equipment through the programme.

Arnold burglary suspects quickly arrested after 3am break-in

Two suspected burglars were arrested after police stopped a car in Arnold following an overnight break-in.

Carlton man criticises council over ‘diabolical’ removal of mother’s grave tributes

Paul Mason, 54, from Carlton Hill, has complained to the council over items being removed from his mother’s resting place at Wilford Hill Crematorium

New enterprise centre opens in Arnold to boost business growth and development

The centre has been opened at the flagship AMP building in Arnold and is ideal for local startups and small-to medium-sized enterprises

Council plans to increase tax by 2.99% for residents across Gedling borough

The Labour-run authority’s draft budget for the financial year ahead will be discussed at a meeting of the council’s cabinet on Thursday

Full list of road closures and roadworks planned across Gedling borough

If you're planning to travel through the borough take a look at our list to see whether your journey will be affected.

Police dog PD Rocket unleashed in Carlton after suspect fled vehicle stopped by officers

PD Rocket found the suspect lying in a hedge in a back garden in Carlton

New crossing approved for Westdale Lane in Carlton which is ‘used by 9,000 vehicles a day’ – despite objections from residents

Some residents living nearby objected over parking, but the council has given the go-ahead

Plans to demolish The Friar Tuck pub in Arnold and build retirement flats tipped for approval

The Friar Tuck, in Gedling Road, is currently owned by Greene King and was originally opened in 1958.

Gedling Borough Council to spend £1.1million on housing for homeless families

The authority says it is spending £1.1 million on the properties over the next two years

Funeral firm gives update on construction of barrow funeral site in Calverton

The barrows site will form part of a 27-acre cemetery owned by A.W Lynn

Extra £3.3 million will be spent on fixing Nottinghamshire roads

Nottinghamshire roads will benefit from £3.3 million extra funding to help repair road surfaces, drains and pavements.Nottinghamshire County Council’s Cabinet met yesterday (February 6)...

School meals across Nottinghamshire to rise by £1.05 per week from April

Paid-for schools meals across Nottinghamshire are going up by 21p per meal – or £1.05 a week – from April.

Drug rehab centre plans for site of old fire headquarters in Arnold

The site in Bestwood Lodge Drive, Arnold, is currently vacant, but was most recently occupied by the fire service’s Nottinghamshire headquarters up until 2022.

Three more arrested in connection with taxi driver murder more than 30 years ago in Gedling

Police carried out the arrests on the morning of Wednesday, February 5 at a number of locations across the city and county. 

Gedling Borough Council prioritises local housing needs with new plan

The new council say the Gedling Local Development Plan will address all of the borough’s housing and development needs, subject to full Council approval

These schemes are hoping to get the green light at next week’s Gedling Borough Council Planning Committee meeting

Gedling Borough Council's Planning Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 12

Drugs supply targeted as police swoop in sudden raids on properties in Arnold

Simultaneous warrants were executed at three buildings in Rolleston Drive as well as a home in Hawthorn Crescent

Fly-tipping in Ravenshead beauty spot sees culprit tracked down and fined

He was fined £500 and ordered to pay £200 towards prosecution costs.

Full list of road closures and roadworks planned across Gedling borough

If you're planning to travel through the borough take a look at our list to see whether your journey will be affected.

Gang behind Papplewick car thefts undone by phone, forensic and location evidence

The offences were all very similar in nature, with offenders taking keys from inside properties before driving away.

Neighbourhood policing inspector for Gedling borough updates on crime fighting progress made during January

Gedling neighbourhood policing team's new Inspector Heather Harding has provided an update on how they have progressed on tackling crime across the borough in January.

King Charles III calls Notts ‘beautiful’ as he meets with Gedling borough’s new MPs

Gedling MP Michael Payne and Sherwood MP Michelle Welsh were part of a select group invited to meet the King and Queen last week

Police uncover extensive cannabis grow inside Gedling house

A total of 330 cannabis plants were found growing in various rooms inside the property

Footie Fans in seventh heaven on Saturday as Gedling pub delivers on promise to offer free pint for every Nottingham Forest goal against Brighton

The light-hearted offer was made by the Gedling Inn to celebrate the arrival of the TNT Sports channel but ended up in them giving away almost 300.

Police vow to put brakes on borough boy racers as it’s revealed more than 100 cars met and caused chaos in Colwick on New...

A three-year PSPO has been in place since June 2023 which prohibits car cruisers congregating in areas including Netherfield and Colwick

Gedling Borough Council increasing garden waste collection charges again due to rising costs

Gedling Borough Council says it began a review into its charges after it overspent on its waste department over two consecutive years.

Woodthorpe man jailed after targeting disabled victim at cashpoint in Beeston

The victim, aged in her 40s, was using a machine in Beeston town centre when Anton Peck approached the one next to her. 

CALVERTON: Council gives green light to £1million Sir John Sherbrooke School expansion so it can accommodate more pupils

Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School needs the work to reconfigure older buildings and create new ones.

Police officers search Sneinton property for evidence linked to taxi driver ‘execution’ in Gedling more than 30 years ago

Intelligence suggests there could be some evidence within the property linked to the murder.

Councillor starts petition to block Gedling borough inclusion in any potential new Nottingham city council boundary

The proposals are being put forward in response to the Government’s plans to reorganise local authority structures across the country

Investment of more than £300k enhances sports facilities in Gedling

The new sports changing facilities at Lambley Lane Recreation Ground have now been opened

Battery farm fire and environmental concerns from Burton Joyce and Lambley residents

Concerns about fires, explosions and environmental damage have been raised over plans to build a new battery farm on farm land

Double-decker honour for 84-year-old Mapperley man called ‘beacon of inspiration’

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

Woodthorpe dealer arrested as officers corner him in Notts shop

Haseeb Khan was already wanted for a series of drug supply offences when he was spotted walking through Hyson Green.

Pocket watch and gold pendant among ‘sentimental’ jewellery items stolen from Papplewick home that police want to reunite with owners

The items were stolen following a burglary at a house in Forest Lane on December 16, 2024.

Arnold hotspot policing in town centre sees fall in crime, force says

A police force said the use of high visibility patrols in hotspot areas for crime in Arnold has led to a significant fall in serious violence and anti-social behaviour.

Full list of road closures and roadworks planned across Gedling borough

If you're planning to travel through the borough take a look at our list to see whether your journey will be affected.

Development of 54 Arnold homes to now go ahead as builder agrees on money it will pay to help improve the local area

Gedling Borough Council first received plans for 54 homes off Mapperley Plains, Arnold, from applicant and developer Cameron Homes in early 2024.

Daybrook retirement development owners to host information day for local retirees

With work well underway at the site of the development on Mansfield Road, McCarthy Stone is hosting a series of Information Days

Gedling Borough councillors reject motion calling for immediate enhanced DBS checks for all members

Labour-led Gedling Borough Council met in a full council meeting on Wednesday, January 22.

Colwick packaging firm ‘checks’ in at historic Green’s Windmill 

The Wilkins Group will be making one donation each month throughout 2025 to local causes impacted by the current economic climate. 

Gedling Borough Council foots £190,000 bill for agency workers including bin drivers

The Labour-run authority met on Wednesday, January 22, to discuss a budget report covering August to November 2024.

‘Urgent’ repairs planned at Newstead Abbey due to ‘severe health and safety risks’

According to council delegated decision documents the tower has become “a severe health and safety risk” due to water damage

CARLTON: Council and LTA serve up tennis court refurbishments at Carlton park

The project is part of a £30million nationwide investment by the UK Government and LTA Tennis Foundation

Arrest after pupil is allegedly attacked with hammer at Arnold school

Officers were called to Redhill Academy, shortly after 9.45am on Monday

Gedling school goes more than £1million over expansion budget after ‘large amount’ of asbestos found

Carlton le Willows Academy has undergone major construction works since 2020 creating an extra 300 spaces for students.

County Council say they are “cramming” in pothole repairs before April

Nottinghamshire County Council is “cramming” in its road repairs before the next financial year and pushing for longer-term fixes after harsh winters.

Council approves plans to introduce car parking charges at Gedling Country Park

Revenue generated from the new parking charges will be reinvested directly into the park.

More than 500 emergencies were waiting for ambulance when ‘critical incident’ was declared on Monday

The service (known as EMAS) declared a critical incident due to “significant patient demand, pressure within hospitals and flooding” across the region.

New permanent pump to be installed to stop Colwick’s flooding woes

Councillor Mike Adams, who represents Carlton East on Nottinghamshire County Council, announced the news on his social media channels.

Proposal for new Toucan Crossing on busy Netherfield road

Nottinghamshire County Council are proposing to install a new toucan crossing on Victoria Road

Woodborough flood alleviation scheme ‘long overdue’, MP says

The MP said he would now be fighting to get a flood alleviation scheme put in place for the village.

Police issue plea to Gedling borough residents over ‘nuisance’ off-road and e-bikers and vow to ‘keep up pressure’ on riders

The local Gedling Neighbourhood Policing Team said they were aware of the increase of off-road bikes and e-bikes causing problems locally

Bowling pavilion in Arnold park could be turned into night shelter to tackle rise in homelessness.

Gedling Borough Council is also planning to buy more temporary accommodation to meet the growing demand locally.

Police want to speak to this man after boy is assaulted and racially abused on bus in Arnold

The boy was punched to the face on the number 58 Nottingham City Transport bus

Police dog praised for hunting down disqualified driver hiding in Colwick woodland

A suspect was found by a police dog hiding in Colwick woodland after sprinting away on foot.

Sir Keir Starmer unveils plans for cuts to NHS waiting list times

A new pledge has been to cut the list of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for NHS treatment in England by nearly half a million by 2026.

READERS’ GALLERY: Sunday, January 5, 2025

Here's a selection of wonderful photographs shared to our Gedling Amateur Photographers Facebook Group and Instagram

Gedling Lotto results: Winning numbers for Saturday, January 4, 2025

From every £1 ticket you buy, 60p will go to local good causes in the Gedling Borough and improve our community.

Latest planning applications put before Gedling Borough Council

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

‘Massive increase’ in Severn Trent Water customers needing support with bills to rise by almost 50 per cent

According to industry regulator Ofwat, the yearly bill for Severn Trent Water customers will rise by an average of 47 per cent over the next five years.

Social club worker was taken to hospital with face injuries after being attacked at Carlton Hill venue

Officers have now released an image of a man they wish to trace after the assault.

‘We wouldn’t visit anymore’: Plan for parking charge at Gedling Country Park divides opinion among our readers

Gedling Borough Council's proposal to introduce a £2 parking charge at Gedling Country Park has got our readers talking.

Gedling Borough Council has called for ‘fairer funding’ from government after it was revealed what cash they will receive this year

Each year the Government tells councils how much it plans to give them in central funding to help run vital services

Tony Cave: Plans in place to reinstate direct trains to Lincoln this May

Station adopter and local train expert Tony Cave brings us the latest news from our borough stations and railways

Burton Joyce station volunteers get national award nominations for site improvement works

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

Detectives release images of stolen jewellery from Ravenshead home

Designer handbags and wallets were stolen along with several high-value watches and rings.

Two Brothers locked up following violent street attack in Arnold

The victim was set upon by Jayreece and Jushaun Redmond after he intervened to stop an assault on a woman in Front Street

Police operation tackles off-road bike nuisance in Calverton

The Gedling Central Beat Team conducted the off-road motorbike operation following complaints from local residents

Council set to make decision over £2 parking fee at Gedling Country Park

The council recently launched a statutory consultation to get public feedback on these changes

Police inspector updates Gedling borough residents on progress made in fight against local crime

Gedling Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Inspector Heather Harding has issued her latest update to the community

Drink-driving arrest after car crashed into parked vehicle in Calverton

Emergency services were called to an address in Hollinwood Lane at 10.49pm on Saturday December 28

Drugs, weapons and cash seized after house raid on suspected cannabis business in Calverton

Neighbourhood officers executed the warrant in Mansfield Lane after being alerted to information the address was being used to package and sell cannabis

Anger over footpath closure as work continues on new housing development near Netherfield

A Netherfield resident has slammed plans to extend the closure of a section of footpath that leads to a nearby nature reserve and retail park as 'infuriating'.

Gedling police teams announce plans for beat surgeries in New year across borough

Local policing teams have planned a number of beat surgeries across Gedling borough in the New Year.

Huge boost for motorists as government pledges £75m to fix potholes across East Midlands

The huge £75,735,000 investment will go to the East Midlands Combined County Authority, led by Labour Mayor Claire Ward

Water bills to rise by £31 over next five years, regulator Ofwat says

The increase is higher than the £19 per year the regulator proposed back in July, but is lower than water companies had requested.

Dental surgery plan for former social club in Carlton

A 'change of use' request for the former Crossing Club building on Station Road has been sent to the council by Nationwide Healthcare Providers Limited.

£490k funding boost for Gedling Borough Council to tackle homelessness

Nearly £1 billion in total is being pumped into council budgets across England to help break the cycle of spiralling homelessness

Arnold Shoezone under closure threat as firm blames Budget tax and wage rises for decision to shut some stores

Shoe Zone has 297 stores across the UK including including a branch on Arnold's Front Street.

Rivendell care home bowls team on a roll after being crowned champions in inter-care home competition

Rivendell View residents’ bowls team scooped up first place, beating the competition for a second year.

Notts councils face axe in major overhaul of local government

Gedling Borough Council could be scrapped after Labour revealed an overhaul which would bring the biggest local government shake-up in 50 years.

Arnold Foodbank calls for most-needed items in run up to Christmas

Arnold Foodbank is asking local residents to help families in need by donating essential items currently in short supply.

New kitchen from Howdens Arnold set to boost Calverton FC

Calverton Football Club is one of 450 clubs to benefit from the scheme.

Councillor launches campaign for pedestrian crossing near Netherfield school after child hit by car

Cllr Mike Adams is calling for a crossing to be installed near a school in Netherfield to improve safety for families on foot after learning a child was hit by a car.

Tesco slashes price of traditional Christmas dinner for its Clubcard customers

Shoppers will be able to feed six on Christmas Day for as little as £1.84 per person

All the scams people across Gedling borough should know about this week

People across Gedling borough are being urged to be careful as more new scams emerge.

Council deputy leader hopes Arnold Market will go from ‘strength to strength’ as new location approved

Arnold Market will now remain at Eagle Square, subject to final planning approval, following a cabinet decision

Council talking to East Midlands mayoral authority for funds to realise masterplan for Arnold

Gedling Borough Council is talking with the East Midlands mayoral authority and the Government to help it realise “impressive” plans to revitalise Arnold town centre.

Gedling Borough Council announces bin collection changes over festive period

All households will be affected by the Christmas bin collection changes this year

Driver detained in Colwick for possession of cannabis and ‘going equipped to steal’

He was also detained on suspicion of driving while disqualified and driving without insurance

Ofcom fines Royal Mail £10.5m for ‘poor delivery performance’

It is the second time the regulator found the company in breach of its regulatory obligations in recent years

ALFRED SWINSCOE: New BBC documentary reveals FAMILY FRIEND with ‘history of violence’ is suspect in unsolved murder of miner who went to pub toilet...

Alfred Swinscoe's remains were discovered in a field near Ravenshead last year and his family identified him by a pair of odd socks he was wearing.

The story behind the tragic family murder in Colwick Woods that led to mass deaths in Nottingham

More than 20 people ended up dead back in the 1840s, and it was all because of one man - William Saville.

New Daybrook care home to open with name inspired by area’s history

The new development on Mansfield Road has been named as Davison House

Police advice to help Gedling borough residents have crime-free Christmas

Police have issued advice to help ensure people across Gedling borough have a crime-free Christmas as the festive season fast approaches.
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