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Christmas timetable for Gedling borough’s festive season is announced

Gedling Borough Council has announced the lights switch-on timetable and other festive events

Watch out for these roadworks across Gedling borough over the next week

Some of these works may cause delays to your journey

Police advice as people are targeted by scam calls in Gedling borough

Police are warning people in Gedling borough to be on the alert after reports of two telephone scams doing the rounds.

Viewing platforms part of £193k improvement plan for Gedling Country Park

A car park extension, viewing platforms and covered seating area are being planned as part of a £193,000 scheme to improve Gedling Country Park

Flood teams in Gedling borough work through the night to help keep water levels down

Council and agency teams are being praised for their efforts as they worked through the night to help fight rising flood waters across the borough

General Election 2019: Local candidates confirmed

The final local candidate lists have been published for the General Election on Thursday, December 12.

Flood water warning from police to drivers in Gedling borough

The warning comes after reports of drivers getting stuck and homes being flooded due to vehicles pushing water into people's properties.

‘Gedling is like a microcosm of the county as a whole’: Local democracy reporter Kit Sandeman profiles the Gedling constituency that the Tories will...

'The mixed demographics of the seat means both main parties enjoy pockets of very strong support throughout the area.'

Remembrance Sunday: Full list of parades and road closures in Gedling borough

Parades, minute's silences and memorial services will be taking place as the area remembers those who have lost their lives in conflict.

Nottingham City Transport announce Red 44 bus timetable changes which come into effect this month

From Monday, November 18, Nottingham City Transport will be making timetable changes on Mondays to Fridays to the 44 and 44A service.

‘Defective’ sparklers recalled after burn reports

Nottinghamshire County Council’s Trading Standards Team is urging people in the borough to check their sparklers following an urgent recall.

Lib Dems announce general election candidate for Gedling

The Liberal Democrats in Gedling have selected Anita Prabhakar as their candidate for the next general election

Police step up patrols to tackle vehicle crime, anti-social behaviour and burglaries in the borough

The team spent almost 85 hours collectively on the streets of Gedling borough that evening.

Warning to online shoppers in Gedling borough over Amazon Prime scam

The scam involves an automated phone call from Amazon that states someone has used the recipient's details to purchase a subscription.

Which of our MPs voted for a December 12 general election?

Find out whether or not your MP backed an early election

Cheers! Drinkers in Gedling borough will get extra time to toast war heroes as pubs extend opening hours for VE Day

The news follows the decision to move the early May bank holiday in 2020 from Monday, May 4 to Friday, May 8

Gedling MP Vernon Coaker supports campaign to create dedicated fund for mining communities and help dig them out of despair

The Coalfields Regeneration Trust said it has secured support from cross-party MPs across the country for its proposal to create a Coalfields Fund.

Gedling is the eighth cheapest place to run a car in England

The borough has been ranked as the eighth cheapest according to a new survey.

Local police begin crackdown on drug taking and anti-social behaviour in ‘trouble areas’ around Carlton, Gedling and Mapperley

Members of the Gedling local neighbourhood police teams carried out a number of stop and searches in problem areas following concerns from residents

Have say on proposed new housing development in Gedling

Northern Trust say they are preparing a planning application for housing on land in the area and are inviting residents to view them and also have a say.

Gedling Borough Council open survey so you can have say on their services

The Gedling Conversation Satisfaction Survey opened this week and takes just a few minutes to complete.

‘Flu can kill’: Health bosses remind people in Gedling borough to get free flu jab

Health chiefs are reminding residents in Gedling borough at risk of complications from flu that now is the time to plan ahead and organise getting their free flu jab.

Parents in Gedling borough are being reminded about Hallowe’en deadline for children’s secondary school places

The application process closes at midnight on Thursday, October 31, 2019 (Halloween).

Gedling Conservative candidate welcomes government school funding boost

Secondary school pupils will receive a minimum of £5,000 per pupil next year with every primary school pupil receiving a minimum of £4,000 by 2021-22.

THIS TIME LAST YEAR: Trading standards officers sprang into action following reports of fake mattress sales in Gedling

This week we remind ourselves of the events that took place between October 8 and 13, 2018...

Gedling residents call for Westdale Lane car park night-time closure

People living near the car park have said it attracts anti-social behaviour at night and is full of litter.

Star tennis player bound for Brisbane to compete in INAS Global Games

Anna McBride will be hoping for more international success when she flies over to Brisbane to take part in the world’s biggest high performance event for athletes with an intellectual impairment.

Planning applications submitted to Gedling Borough Council

The following planning applications have been submitted to Gedling Borough Council week beginning October 7

Thomas Cook stores in Arnold and Mapperley bought by rival

The stores are among 555 which have been purchased by Hays from the Official Receiver which was called in when Thomas Cook collapsed last month.

Inspector Chris Pearson: October update from Gedling’s neighbourhood police team

A monthly update on police activities taking place across the borough

Watch out for these roadworks across Gedling borough over the next few weeks

These roadworks will be taking place across Gedling borough over the next few weeks

New figures reveal knife crime is falling in Gedling borough

Figures obtained by the BBC show that so far there have been 22 incidents in the 12 months to the end of September 2019

Councillors are asking people to suggest locations for 50 new bins to help tackle litter problem in Gedling borough

Gedling Borough councillors have now taken to social media and are asking people in their area to suggest locations for the new bins.

Know someone incredible who deserves recognition? Nominate them for a Community Heroes Award

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking nominations for people who go the extra mile for a neighbour, an organisation or a local community.

People in Gedling borough urged to ‘use 999 responsibly’ after caller phoned asking police for help restoring Wi-Fi password

Notts Police are urging people in Gedling borough not to use the 999 service for ridiculous calls.

THIS TIME LAST YEAR: First week of October 2018 saw police seize £1m of cannabis plants in Gedling, a new bus for shoppers and...

Each week Gedling Eye opens its archives for a nostalgic look back at the stories making the news this time last year.

Third CCTV car will begin patrolling Gedling in bid to clamp down on bad parking outside schools

The 'spy car' will be the council's third operating in the area and is being introduced to help prevent accidents and injury by targeting illegal and dangerous parking.

RSPCA urges Gedling borough residents to adopt a dog as it rescues more designer breeds

The plea for new homes in the borough for rescued dogs comes as the RSPCA launch their Adoptober campaign.

Communities in Gedling borough can now ‘request an ATM’

Communities across Gedling borough that are finding it difficult to access cash can now request a free-to-use ATM for their area

Watch out for these roadworks across Gedling borough this week

Drivers are being warned to expect traffic and travel delays due to roadworks across Gedling Borough during the next few weeks.

REVEALED: Gedling councillor, 22, ‘stole EU flag from demonstrators outside Conservative Party conference in Manchester and was forced to return them by police’

Cllr Sam Smith, who is youngest Conservative Party branch chairman in the country, said 'we don't want the EU' when challenged.

Police warning as scammers target Thomas Cook customers in Gedling borough

Scammers claiming to from a Thomas Cook refund team are targeting customers of the collapsed holiday firm in Gedling borough.

Kind landlady offers Thomas Cook staff free meals at her pub in Gedling

The kind-hearted offer is available at The Gedling Inn on Main Street until October

Take pictures that are out of this world during latest Back Garden Astronomy Week

People in Gedling borough can learn how to capture the wonders of the night sky using just a smartphone

Police issue ‘money mule’ warning to parents in Gedling borough

A money mule is someone who transfers criminal money through their own bank account on behalf of someone else, they may be paid for doing so.

Thomas Cook: Here’s what customers and employees in Gedling borough can do following the firm’s collapse

The Insolvency Service has confirmed this morning that that winding up orders were made against Thomas Cook Group plc and associated companies.

Greggs anger as bakeries in borough begin charging customers 5p for paper bags

The bakery giant, which has a string of stores across the area, has sparked anger following the announcement.

People in Gedling borough warned not to fall for ‘year of free TV’ email scam

The email – which claims to be from TV Licensing, urges people to complete a form via a link to make them eligible for the free TV offer.

Watch out for these roadworks across Gedling borough over the next week

You may experience delays on some of these routes in Gedling borough

Gedling salon team makes final cut for top award

Snips and Tips, which is based on Main Road, is in the running to be named as 'Best Hair Salon' at the awards event.

A week-long knife amnesty starts today across Gedling borough

Drop-off bins will be available at Carlton fire station and Gedling Borough Council Civic Centre in Arnold during the week-long campaign.

Climate change awareness events planned by Gedling green group

Members of the Gedling Climate Change Group's (GCCG) have two events planned, which take place on consecutive Saturdays.

Plans submitted for 100 extra parking spaces at Gedling Country Park

Plans to create 100 extra parking spaces at Gedling Country Park have now been submitted for approval.

Will new Roadmaster machine help solve Gedling borough’s pothole problem?

Nottinghamshire County Council has brought in The Roadmaster as part of a £1.75m investment in new highways equipment.

Watch out for these roadworks across Gedling borough over the next week

Here's our latest list of roadworks taking place across Gedling borough over the next few weeks

Gedling Eye readers rank favourite takeaways in the borough

Did your favourite takeaway make the list?

Cut-price pints on offer at Wetherspoons pubs across Gedling in no-deal Brexit stunt

The pub chain is price slashing some pint prices in a bid to show how leaving the customs union with the EU can reduce prices.

Tesco Clubcard members in Gedling borough will get exclusive discounts at local stores from this Monday

The offer is set to run for just over three weeks and its believed up to 200 items could be discounted in store and also online for members only.

How did our MPs vote over taking control of Parliament?

Our MPs last night voted to take control of parliament in a bid to stop a no-deal Brexit going ahead next month.

‘Are you in this video?’: People in Gedling borough targeted in Facebook Messenger scam

Readers have been receiving a message from one of their Facebook Messenger contacts which reads: "Really! Is this you in this video?"

Watch out for these roadworks across Gedling borough over the next week

Here's our latest list of roadworks taking place in the borough over the next few weeks

Communities in Gedling borough will be told how cash from housing developers will be spent to improve their area

Builders already have to pay up for roads, schools, GP surgeries and parkland needed when local communities expand.

Get cyber security advice at Gedling business networking event

Cyber crime is the theme of the next gathering of The Gedling Business Partnership, which takes place on September 12.

The changing face of Gedling: All the new developments that will change our borough

With Gedling Borough Council being given the ambitious target of building at least 7,250 new homes over the next few years, whole new communities are planned.

Gedling Country Park wins ‘much loved’ status in national park competition

The top four parks with the most votes received the ‘much loved’ status that included Gedling Country Park

Traveller camp ban to protect sites across Gedling borough

Gedling Borough Council has been granted an injunction by the courts that bans any unauthorised encampments within the borough.

Gedling Red 44 bus to boost Colwick park and ride service from Monday

Nottingham City Transport’s Red 44 will start calling Racecourse Park & Ride to Nottingham City Centre

Brexit: Gedling Borough Council draft up contingency plans for no deal

The document, ‘EU Exit and No Deal Action Plan’, was released after a Freedom of Information request by the People’s Vote campaign.

Man arrested after reports of gun being fired in Gedling

Incident happened on Wednesday on Jessops Lane in Gedling.

New Arnold ‘night bus’ will allows borough revellers to leave their cars at home

Residents will now have a direct evening bus to Arnold from Monday, September 2, as Nottingham City Transport extends its Lilac 25 to operate later.

GCSE results 2019: ‘Supreme’ grades for pupils at Carlton le Willows

80% of students gained five or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above

Gedling councillors received court summons over unpaid tax bills

Data revealed by the Freedom of Information Act shows that Labour councillors Jim Creamer and Roxanne Ellis both received summonses.

Watch out for these roadworks across Gedling borough over the next few weeks

These are the latest roadworks planned to take place across the borough over the next few weeks.

ELAINE BOND: Why you need to set healthy personal boundaries for yourself

To set healthy boundaries we have to believe in ourselves and trust that we know what is best for us.

Have your say on council’s plans to build 110 new homes at Willow Farm in Gedling

From this week residents can view and comment on what is being called “a draft development brief”

People in Gedling urged to download app that could save their life

What3Words is a smartphone app which gives every 3x3 square metre of the globe a unique three-word code.

Labour committed to tram extension in Notts and Gedling would be considered

Andy McDonald said the tram network had brought huge benefits to the city, and the East Midlands, and further extensions would advance this.

Gedling leaders: ‘Time running out to help Gedling Country Park secure top award’

Gedling MP Vernon Coaker and Gedling Borough Council Leader Councillor John Clarke are urging residents of Gedling to support the park in a UK-wide competition

Designs for £790,000 Carlton Square upgrade revealed

People are being invited to have their say on new designs for a revamp of Carlton Square, which were unveiled this week.

Watch out for these roadworks across Gedling borough this week

These are the latest planned roadworks taking place across Gedling borough over the next few weeks.

Gedling pub’s 12-hour static cycle challenge will raise money for Notts children’s charity

The Gedling Inn is organising a static cycle challenge to raise funds for a local charity on October 5 and is calling on people to take part.

Gedling Conservatives select Tom Randall as candidate to take on Labour’s Vernon Coaker in next election

Mr Randall has now been selected as the Conservative parliamentary candidate for Gedling

Wheels are in motion for bus drivers’ charity match in Gedling this Sunday

The city's two biggest bus operators Nottingham City Transport and trentbarton are hoping the game will raise cash for The Alzheimer’s Society.

Number of community schemes across Gedling borough secure share of £600,000 council cash

Thousands of pounds has been allocated to organisations across Gedling borough to allow for improvements in local communities.A number of community organisations across the...

Gedling and Netherfield artists organise exhibition at city gallery to benefit local charity

The artists plan to donate half of what they earn from the sale of their paintings to Nottinghamshire Hospice.

Ombudsman’s report details complaints against Gedling Borough Council

Report reveals amount of complaints made about council between April 1, 2018 and March 31, 2019.

Gedling Borough Council to review polling station locations

A public consultation began yesterday (Monday, August 5) and will run until Monday, October 7.

Watch out for these roadworks across Gedling borough over the next week

You may experience some delays on these routes during your journeys across the borough

Petition calls for Gedling Borough Council to declare climate emergency and become carbon neutral by 2025

Ciaran Hickey is calling on the authority to join over 100 other councils across the UK and fully commit to tackling climate change.

Man jailed after armed police stopped taxi in Colwick and found loaded shotgun inside

A man has been locked up after armed officers stopped a taxi in Colwick and found a loaded shotgun inside.

These teenagers have launched a new green group in Gedling and the campaigning has already begun

Notts Environmental Action have begun a campaign that they hope will encourage people to start having important conversations about how to save the environment.

RSPCA issues warning amid shocking rise of puppy farms across Notts

The RSPCA is urging families thinking of getting a puppy over the summer holidays to consider adopting a rescue pet as the heartbreaking new figures surface

Gedling leaders backing bid to get country park named as best green space in UK

Gedling Country Park has been nominated for the UK’s Best Park award

East Midlands Railway promises passengers more seats and faster trains with £400m investment in new fleet

New Japanese bullet-style trains with air-conditioning and Wi-Fi will run on routes from Lincoln and Nottingham to London as part of an ambitious programme which includes more services.

Achievements of pupils from Gedling schools celebrated at Flying High Trust awards night

They were among 22 schools from Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire in total taking part in the festival celebrating their educational achievements.

Gedling Eye readers rank favourite Sunday roast venues in the borough

Gedling Eye readers have ranked their favourite Sunday roasts around the borough in a fun poll on Facebook.

£799,000 donation will see new 3G pitch in Gedling school

A cash injection will help pay for a full-size LED floodlit 3G pitch and changing pavilion

Landlord fined after seven tenants found living in property big enough for two

Officers visited the one-bedroom property in March and found seven people living there.

Hot weather could lead to more burglaries in Gedling, warn police

Police are reminding residents in the borough to protect themselves from opportunist thieves during the sizzling heat

Renters in Gedling could get access to rogue landlords database

The Rogue Landlords Database was launched in 2018 and only has ten names on it so far.
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