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New buses on Burton Joyce route will be comfier for passengers

Nottingham City Transport has partnered with pioneering manufacturer Wrightbus to upgrade its long distance Pathfinder bus service

Nottinghamshire Hospice boosts shopping experience for those with disabilities at borough charity stores

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

Future of six Gedling borough bus services now secure following £9m cash boost

These bus services that may have otherwise have been reduced or withdrawn have been saved

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

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

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

‘BE PREPARED’: Flood alerts remain in place near Trent with Stoke Bardolph most ‘at risk’

The flood alerts have been given to areas close to the River Trent

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

‘BE PREPARED’: Flood alerts issued across parts of Gedling borough as heavy rain sees river levels rise

The flood alerts have been given to areas close to the River Trent

The history and meaning behind Gedling borough’s pub names – Burton Joyce

This week we have uncovered the history of three watering holes in Burton Joyce and found out how they came to get their titles.

Former Burton Joyce vicarage now on sale as six-bed house worth £1.25m – take a look around

Vicarage Drive features spacious living accommodation that is accessed via the property’s grand hallway and staircase, with six bedrooms, three bathrooms and four reception rooms

‘BE PREPARED’: Flood alerts issued across parts of Gedling borough as heavy rain sees river levels rise

The flood alerts have been given to areas close to the River Trent

Flood alerts now in place across parts of Gedling borough

Food alerts are in place across Gedling borough this weekend, according to the Gov.uk's Floodline website.

Trust calls for residents’ help to trace pollution in River Trent

A public survey which uncovers the extent of pollution in and around the River Trent has again opened up to allow Gedling borough people to help protect the river.

Flood alerts now in place across parts of Gedling borough

Food alerts are in place across Gedling borough this weekend, according to the Gov.uk's Floodline website.

New CCTV shows ‘irresponsible railway photoshoot’ on Burton Joyce rail crossing

The new compilation shows some of some of the worst cases in the last year

Woman dies in Burton Joyce house fire

A woman has sadly died following a house fire yesterday (Saturday 6 July) in Burton Joyce.

TONY CAVE: New survey reveals how train travel has changed since Covid

Train enthusiast and station adopter Tony Cave brings us the latest news from Gedling borough's railways

Train app Seatfrog launches ‘secret fare’ offering East Midlands customers up to 50% off journeys

Seatfrog's secret fare option offers an opportunity for those who are flexible with their travel times to secure the best possible fare on selected East Midlands Railway routes.

RUN WITH RICH: Burton Joyce Paralympian Richard Whitehead announces plans for charity run in June

Last year's event raised an impressive £14,000, and this year's event promises to be even bigger and better.

Pilot scheme aimed at tackling recycling bin contamination in Gedling borough now underway

The pilot will take place in Mapperley, Lambley and Burton Joyce and has been launched by Gedling Borough Council in a bid to reduce the amount of recyclable materials going to the incinerator

Work starts on new £50k defences to help protect flood-hit Burton Joyce during heavy rainfall

A team of workers from local rivers charity, Trent Rivers Trust, is beginning works on Crock Dumble, a watercourse that enters the village from the north-west.

Speeding tickets issued as police crackdown continues on motorists breaking the limit in Burton Joyce and Carlton

PCSOs headed out to Southdale Road in Carlton and Nottingham Road in Burton Joyce as part of their continued crackdown on speeding drivers

Eight months behind bars for prolific thief who targeted Gedling borough stores

Matthew Duffield helped himself to items including chocolates, vapes, coffee, tuna, cheese, and other products during a spree of thefts

‘I WAS IN QUITE A MESS’: Burton Joyce man who fell 35ft from roof onto concrete learns to walk again after serious brain injury

Simon Bell, 58, from Burton Joyce, was working on a roof in May 2023 when he fell from the two-storey building.

PLANNING: Four properties proposed for vacant site in Burton Joyce

An application has been received by Gedling Borough Council for the erection of 4 detached dwellings at 2, Lee Road, Burton Joyce, Nottinghamshire, NG14 5GP.

1st Burton Joyce Scout Group rebuilds following Covid pandemic

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

Angry Burton Joyce homeowner says he ‘wants answers’ after spate of flooding

Andy Palmer’s property in Burton Joyce has been flooded four times in the last three months.

CCTV camera to be installed in Burton Joyce after bus stop vandalised

The 12 metre-tall CCTV camera will be located near the corner of Wheatsheaf Court and Main Road

Police teams carry out road safety operations in Burton Joyce and Carlton

Officers from Gedling South neighbourhood policing team carried out their latest community road safety operations on Monday

Where to see Christmas lights switch-on events in Gedling borough

There will be plenty of events across the borough to enjoy, with a variety of festivities including markets, funfairs and live entertainment.

Gedling borough train users warned of disruption ahead of more strikes this weekend

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has confirmed it will not operate any services this Saturday (30) and also on Wednesday, October 4

New drainage demands could be coming for housing developers building in borough

Gedling Borough Council intends to introduce 'local guidance' to address the problem of flooding that has blighted a number of residential areas in the borough

Two men arrested after drain covers stolen from streets in Burton Joyce

Officers were called to Main Street at around 9.50pm on Tuesday after a member of the public spotted multiple people pulling up the covers and putting them inside a van.

Burton Joyce dad gets on his bike to raise funds for 4G football pitch in Calverton

Tim Richardson, a busy football dad from Burton Joyce runs a new under 10’s football team for Calverton Miners has announced plans to cycle a 1000km to support the club.

Talented Burton Joyce teenager Freddie Vokes takes to the skies in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Freddie has not only become the youth Mayor of Gedling, he was also awarded the lead child role of Jeremy in the upcoming Chitty Chitty Bang Bang musical at Nottingham's Theatre Royal next month

No rail services in Gedling borough for two days due to strikes

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has announced it will be running a significantly reduced service next week due to industrial action by members of the RMT union.

Burton Joyce: ‘Concerned’ councillors launch petition over parish council decision to ‘block’ plan for new GP surgery

A parish council has defended its position after objecting to plans for a new doctor's surgery at a site in Burton Joyce.

Gedling train strikes: No services at Burton Joyce, Carlton, Newstead or Netherfield on Saturday

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) at train operators are set to walk out as part of a long-running dispute.

Plans revealed for faster trains between Nottingham and Lincoln

Transport body Midlands Connect has submitted a plan to ministers calling for £18m to improve journey times.

Public notice: Proposal to install pedestrian crossing in Burton Joyce

This week’s public notice features a plan to create a pedestrian crossing in Burton Joyce.

Rail strikes cancel most trains in Gedling borough on these two days next week

East Midlands Railway (EMR) has announced it will be running a significantly reduced service next week due to industrial action by members of the RMT union.

New GP surgery in Burton Joyce: Medical group provides update

This week’s public notice features a plan to create a pedestrian crossing in Burton Joyce.

Public notice: Proposal to install pedestrian crossing in Burton Joyce

This week’s public notice features a plan to create a pedestrian crossing in Burton Joyce.

Burton Joyce: Plans submitted to transform former church into doggy day care centre

This former Methodist church in Burton Joyce was up for sale with a price tag of £295,000 last year (2022) with pews and organ still in place.

Burton Joyce Open Gardens to return after four-year gap

Charity event Burton Joyce Open Gardens will return this July after a four-year absence.The first edition of this popular gathering was held in 2019.It...

Two time Paralympic gold medal winner Richard Whitehead MBE wants to run with you!

Richard Whitehead MBE, is asking people to join him for a run and raise money to help more young people with a disability get active.

Burton Joyce children give stamp of approval to King’s Coronation

The competition was so popular with the local children that every inch of the shop and Post Office windows and door were covered in entries.

Talented Burton Joyce teenager set to take to stage in top production at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal

13-year-old Freddie Vokes trains with West End professionals for up to six hours every Sunday

MP for Gedling discusses crime priorities with local police inspector

Mr Randall raised issues around anti-social behaviour in Arnold and the damage to empty properties in Burton Joyce.

Burton Joyce Library revamp works to begin next month

Burton Joyce Library will be closing on Saturday 8 April at 1.00pm for approximately eight weeks to undertake the improvements.

Burton Joyce: Bafta-nominated journalist Peter Woolrich to launch new novel in village where he grew up

He grew up in Burton Joyce, attended Carlton-le Willows, and has supped a fair few pints in Gedling borough.

Speeding motorists and dangerous drivers targeted by police in Burton Joyce and Carlton

Officers issued six motorists with traffic offence reports for speeding and two more people were reported for not wearing a seatbelt

Meet the mums helping turn preloved to reloved with sale in Burton Joyce

'Little Peas Swap Shop' is a brilliant new swap shop idea, that has been founded by two busy mums who are also great friends.

Train firm reassures Gedling borough commuters after penalty fare concerns

Those using the trains locally had been concerned that the introduction of smart ticketing kiosks would mean that penalty fares would be handed out

Gedling borough commuters set to be impacted by fresh series of UK rail strikes

Gedling borough is set to be hit with another round of strike action on its railways.  On February 15 the RMT announced the walkouts, taking...

Fears over fines as ticket kiosks are installed at Gedling borough stations

East Midlands Railway has installed smart kiosks at Carlton, Netherfield and Burton Joyce stations

Cleanest Chinese takeaways and restaurants in Gedling borough

Which are the cleanest? We have taken a look at all the Chinese takeaways in Gedling borough to see how the Food Standards Agency (FSA) rates them

Burton Joyce teenager Freddie is one step closer to West End boards

13-year-old Freddie Vokes will now get to train with West End professionals for up to six hours every Sunday

Rail passengers heading in and out of Gedling borough warned of major disruption next week

No trains will be running from Gedling borough stations between Tuesday, December 13 and Friday, December 16

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.

Flood alerts in place after rain batters Gedling borough

Flood alerts are in place for several areas across Gedling borough.The Environment Agency says they expect river levels to rise as a result of...

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.

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

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. 

East Midlands Railway services in Gedling borough to be cancelled as fresh rail strikes announced

East Midlands Railway has confirmed that all Gedling borough train services will be cancelled when strike action takes place on Saturday, October 1.

Rail strikes to disrupt Gedling borough railway services next month

The strike by the RMT will take place on October 1 and will have a huge impact on services.

School uniform bank set up in Burton Joyce to help families suffering financial hardship

A new school uniform bank has been installed in the village's Co-op car park, allowing parents to donate Burton Joyce Primary School uniforms around the clock.

Shocking CCTV footage shows youngsters dancing in front of on-coming train at Burton Joyce rail crossing

The shocking footage shows three school-age children walking across a pedestrian crossing near the village before stopping in the middle of the track.

Music festival ready to rock Burton Joyce village

Four licensed premises in the village will play host to a number of local musicians who will entertain visitors throughout the day

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.

Library in Burton Joyce to be refurbished and transformed into ‘village hub’

Burton Joyce Library will now be upgraded after Nottinghamshire County Council received £170,000 from the Government and the Arts Council.

Opticians in Colwick helps keep safety on track for Burton Joyce school train trip

Specsavers Colwick donated high-vis vests to Burton Joyce Primary School to help ensure the children stay safe on all their outings.

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...

New community hubs with libraries planned in Burton Joyce and Woodthorpe

Nottinghamshire County Council has partnered with Inspire to create the hubs after being awarded a grant of £170,000

Rail minister will meet with Gedling MP Tom Randall and discuss lack of trains at Burton Joyce and loss of direct route to Matlock

The invitation for talks was made by Randall during Transport Questions in the House of Commons yesterday.

Petition launched for new pedestrian crossing in Burton Joyce

Residents say a crossing is needed at the end of Mill Field Close so that villagers can cross the A612 in Burton Joyce.

Police launch appeal after Burton Joyce pensioner dies following collision

Bill Taylor, 77, passed away in hospital following a collision between two cars on a stretch of the A614, Farnsfield
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