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Mapperley woman would ‘probably not have died’ had health risk assessment been done

Sophie Towle collapsed in cardiac arrest while she was a patient at Sherwood Oaks mental health hospital as a result of a blood clot in her lung

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. 

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. 

30 real ales to feature at Wetherspoon beer festival taking place at Gedling borough pubs

The pubs will host the festival from Wednesday, October 1 to Sunday, October 12.

Future of Mapperley hospice HQ secured after historic building is bought by local college

Portland College has acquired Fernleigh House on Woodborough Road, which has been home to Nottinghamshire Hospice since inception

Suspected burglar detained in Mapperley by off-duty PCSO

The officer was on a rest day when she spotted the suspect in Bennett Road at about 6pm on Sunday

Award-winning farm shop in Mapperley to temporarily close for car park resurfacing work

Spring Lane Farm Shop will be closed from Tuesday, August 12 until Friday, August 15. and reopen on Saturday, August 16.

Fox stuck in wall gap at Mapperley property rescued by Carlton fire crew

The Carlton Fire Station crew quickly got to work formulating a plan to rescue the fox.

Mapperley Golf Club chairman ‘confident’ site will not be used for housing

Mapperley Golf Club has been included in a new draft Gedling Borough Council development plan

MAPPERLEY: Teenager jailed after stabbing dad in front of his kids

Dearnie Jones stabbed the victim in the stomach before fleeing from the scene

MAPPERLEY: Police dog tracks suspects after speeding car abandoned

The car failed to stop for officers in Plains Road, Mapperley, shortly before 3.45am on Thursday, June 26.

Police release CCTV still of suspect following Mapperley bar break-in

The unknown duo helped themselves to more than £200 in cash from the till and tip jar during the burglary.

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. 

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. 

Police make video appeal after sentimental jewellery taken during break-in at Mapperley home

a selection of valuable and sentimental jewellery was stolen from within a hous

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. 

Repairs to be carried out on Porchester Road following funding boost from East Midlands Combined County Authority

EMCCA has now taken over the role of directing the allocation of local transport funding

LOCAL ELECTIONS: Green credentials of Gedling candidates to be tested at Mapperley climate hustings

Local council election candidates will give their views on rural matters, the green transition and climate change when they take to the stage in...

Arnold and Mapperley bus services to be diverted due to roadworks this month

A section of Thackeray's Lane will be closed at its junction with Mansfield Road from Monday

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. 

Tree-mendous effort: 1,000 new trees planted by community at Mapperley rugby club ground

1000 young trees were planted by youngsters from the club and their parents as well as senior players and club volunteers

Major £1.7m pedestrian and cycling enhancements completed on Mapperley’s Porchester Road

Nottingham City Council were awarded cash from the Active Travel Fund to create a modern pedestrian and cycling-friendly scheme on Porchester Road

By-election called in Porchester ward after councillor resigns

A by-election will now be held on Thursday, May 1

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.

Popular Mapperley restaurant to expand into former greengrocers

The deal came about after the owners of The Fruit Bowl decided to retire last year.

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. 

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. 

‘Enormous relief’ for charity as council U-turns on decision to stop funding supported accommodation in Mapperley

A charity providing supported accommodation services in Mapperley has avoided closure after the council U-turned on its decision to pull funding.

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. 

Tree-mendous: 1,200 new trees planted as part of plan to create green lung at park in Mapperley

The major tree planting project at Digby Park, Mapperley, was completed on February 10, with over 1,200 new trees planted at the site,

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.

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. 

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

Specially trained officers were called to a property on Bailey Drive

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.

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

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.

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. 

Man in court after victim stabbed in stomach during Mapperley street attack

The man was left with serious injuries but has now been discharged from hospital.

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. 

Family pay tribute to ‘beloved’ Mapperley mum after fatal collision on A46

Forty-nine-year-old Sithembile Kona, of Mapperley, Nottingham, was pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of emergency services who attended.

Sentimental jewellery stolen in Mapperley house burglary

The items were stolen during a burglary on October 9, 2024.

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

This week we have uncovered the history of a number of watering holes in Mapperley

Nottinghamshire Hospice launches ‘Light up a Life’ campaign to remember loved ones

Each year the charity gives local people a chance to shine a light on the lives of loved ones who have died through a donation towards the Hospice’s vital care.

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. 

Mapperley Plains land deal paves way for 57 new homes

Unanimous approval was granted for the new development from Gedling Borough Council’s planning committee 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. 

New camera enforcement to be put in place to tackle parking at Gedling borough bus stops

Nottinghamshire County Council is to install three new enforcement cameras at sites across the borough following the success of five cameras installed in September 2023.

Wetherspoons reveal which dishes are on Christmas menu at their pubs in Gedling borough – and it includes a turkey dinner for £12

Wetherspoons has revealed its Christmas menu for 2024 that will be served up at its three borough pubs - and it includes the return of some fan favourites.

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. 

Nottingham Building Society drops Robin Hood from logo for ‘not being financially inclusive enough’

The famous outlaw has been given the boot as part of a rebrand to reflect financial diversity by the firm who have branches in Arnold and Mapperley.

VIDEO: Mapperley drink-driver led police on high-speed chase before crashing into parked cars

The driver failed to stop and went through five red lights before crashing into two parked cars

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. 

Wetherspoons set to host 12-day beer festival at Gedling borough pubs

A Wetherspoon Beer Festival will get under way on October 9 at UK pubs - three of them around the borough

Aldi to close Gedling borough supermarkets on Boxing Day to thank staff for hard work

The budget supermarket has confirmed it will close on December 25 and 26 this year, reopening on Friday, December 27.

Jail for pair who set up cannabis farm in former Mapperley Haunted Museum building

Rows upon rows of plants were found growing across three rooms within the property – with 284 eventually counted and dismantled.

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. 

MAPPERLEY: Nottinghamshire Hospice stars shine in new recruitment advertising campaign

A wave of new posters, blogs and social media will be drawing attention to what it’s like caring for people who are dying.

Gedling borough Birds Bakeries to open doors every Sunday – starting this weekend

Sunday store openings will begin on Sunday, September 15 at its Arnold, Mapperley and Teal Park sites.

Wetherspoons to slash prices on food and drink later this month at borough pubs

The chain is offering customers a 7.5 per cent reduction to celebrate Tax Equality Day, it has confirmed.

Teenagers charged after Mapperley school break-ins

Police were called to the Wells Academy on Ransom Drive after staff reported a classroom had been broken into on February 14, 2024 during the half-term break.

Mapperley greengrocers to close after serving locals for more than 30 years

The Fruit Bowl on Woodborough Road has announced on social media that it will close its doors for the final time on Friday, August 23.

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. 

Hospice charity shop reopens expanded Mapperley branch

The charity that cares for people dying from incurable illnesses has expanded the upstairs of its community shop on Woodborough Road after 30 years on the high street.

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. 

Mapperley pet store bought by Notts family firm

Pets & Friends, who also have stores in Mansfield, Hucknall, and Wollaton have been purchased by family owned, Nottingham based, PSR (Pet Store Retailing). 

Plans for 54 homes on former green belt land in Mapperley

Developer Cameron Homes is looking to build on an area of land off Mapperley Plains, to the rear of the Coppice Farmhouse.

Calverton career criminal called ‘heartless’ after targeting Mapperley couple with newborn baby

Michael Wilson, aged 49, snuck into the Ford S-Max in the middle on the night after finding it unlocked on a private driveway in Mapperley.

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. 

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. 

DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 28/6/24

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers have now decided 

See the latest Gedling borough planning applications – w/e 28/6/24

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

DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 21/6/24

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers have now decided 

See the latest Gedling borough planning applications – w/e 21/6/24

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

General election: Environment in focus for Gedling candidates at Mapperley hustings

It was standing room only at St James Church Centre in Mapperley on Monday (17) night with 117 attendees

Police rescue pet cat who was found malnourished after becoming trapped in boarded-up Mapperley building

The owner reunited with her cat, named Namiko, who had been missing for more than a month

DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 14/6/24

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers have now decided 

See the latest Gedling borough planning applications – w/e 14/6/24

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

Climate-themed hustings for Gedling’s General Election candidates

Would-be MPs will be put on the spot over the climate crisis at a hustings event in Mapperley next week.

DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 7/6/24

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers have now decided 

See the latest Gedling borough planning applications – w/e 7/6/24

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

Asda named most expensive supermarket for fuel

RAC used data gathered by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and found Asda charged an average 2.1p per litre more for unleaded petrol

Wetherspoons pubs in Gedling borough set to welcome back menu favourite for Father’s Day weekend

The brunch burger will be making a comeback next month for the weekend of Father’s Day

DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 31/5/24

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers have now decided 

See the latest Gedling borough planning applications – w/e 31/5/24

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

Police investigation following reports woman was sexually assaulted in Mapperley pub beer garden

The incident happened on Monday, May 6 at The Woodthorpe Top Wetherspoons

Four jailed following gang attack outside KFC in Mapperley

A knifeman who stabbed two people has been put behind bars following a gang attack outside a KFC restaurant in Mapperley

DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 24/5/24

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers have now decided 

Fourteen arrests as police raid Mapperley property in drugs crackdown

Police executed a search warrant at a house in Woodborough Road shortly before 8am on Thursday

See the latest Gedling borough planning applications – w/e 24/5/24

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

See the latest Gedling borough planning applications – w/e 17/5/24

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

DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 17/5/24

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers have now decided 

How every Wetherspoons pub in Gedling borough got their names and the stories behind them

The budget pub chain has a reputation of renovating old buildings, and these are the stories the buildings hold.

DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 10/5/24

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers have now decided 

CCTV images released after conwoman tricked way into Mapperley pensioner’s home by pretending to be granddaughter

The suspect knocked on the door in Thorncliffe Road, Mapperley Park, and conned her way inside

DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 3/5/24

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers have now decided 

PLANNING APPROVED: New Mapperley dental practice given the green light by Gedling planners

The planning application proposed to modernise the building for use as a dental practice

See the latest Gedling borough planning applications – w/e 3/5/24

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

DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 26/4/24

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers have now decided 

See the latest Gedling borough planning applications – w/e 26/4/24

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

DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 19/4/24

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers have now decided 

See the latest Gedling borough planning applications – w/e 19/4/24

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

PLANNING: Proposed construction of car wash, tyre fitting garage and electric car charging station on Westdale Lane approved by Gedling planners

A hand car wash, tyre fitting garage and electric car charging station have been approved at 343 Westdale Lane West, Mapperley, NG3 6EW.

E-scooter rider who stabbed total stranger in Mapperley chased down by police dog and arrested

The victim was assaulted in an attack in Blyth Street, Mapperley

See the latest Gedling borough planning applications – w/e 12/4/24

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

New Bar and restaurant planned for former TSB seeks pavement licence in Mapperley

The planning application relates to a paved area in front of the former TSB bank building referring to a 'Change of use to allow use of paved area in front of bar and restaurant for outdoor seating.'

DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 12/4/24

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers have now decided 

Robber jailed after leaving fingerprints behind at Mapperley Park burglary

Thomas Wade, aged 34, left a fingerprint at the scene of a burglary in Lucknow Drive, Mapperley Park

MAPPERLEY: Three men charged after cannabis plants found in abandoned historic cinema building

Officers found more than 280 plants when they executed a warrant at the property, in Woodborough Road, Mapperley

DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 5/4/24

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers have now decided 

Aldi vows to ‘never be beaten on price’ in latest promise to customers

Aldi has committed to beating the £380m invested in price cuts during 2023.

DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 29/3/24

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers have now decided 

See the latest Gedling borough planning applications – w/e 29/3/24

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

PLANNING: New dental practice proposed for Woodborough Road, Mapperley

The planning application proposes to modernise the building for use as a dental practice

DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 22/3/24

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers have now decided 

See the latest Gedling borough planning applications – w/e 22/3/24

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

DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 15/3/24

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers have now decided 

See the latest Gedling borough planning applications – w/e 15/3/24

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

PLANNING: Clinic proposed for demolition to make way for four apartments / maisonettes in Mapperley

The planning application proposes to demolish an existing clinic at 1A Whittingham Road, Mapperley.

Planning: Triple garage proposed to make way for two apartments in Mapperley

The application describes the proposed works as ‘the demolition of a single storey triple garage to be replaced with a two-storey development containing 4no. studio apartments'

DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 8/3/24

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers have now decided 

See the latest Gedling borough planning applications – w/e 8/3/24

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

DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 1/3/24

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers have now decided 
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