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PLANNING: Plans to build 93 houses in Bestwood to be considered by Gedling borough planners.

The land proposed for the development is described as agricultural land and is located east of Westhouse Farm, Moor Road, Bestwood, Nottinghamshire, NG6 8ZQ.

Gedling borough weather Tuesday, March 12

Gedling borough weather Tuesday, March 12

Match Report: Arnold Town 1 – 3 Mickleover RBL

Manager Ash White was thus forced to include Liam Black (actually nursing a long term serious injury) and recall veteran striker Stephen King who had not seen action since the beginning of September in order to come up with sufficient bodies to fill the eleven shirts. 

Nottinghamshire Police asked to ‘urgently produce improvement plan’ after being put into special measures

Nottinghamshire Police was inspected by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services between the end of 2023 and January 2024.

Match Report: Carlton Town FC 1 – 2 Stockton Town

The Millers matched the league leaders for long spells of the game and can consider themselves unlucky not to have taken a share of the spoils.

Gedling borough weather Monday, March 11

Gedling borough weather Monday, March 11

DARTS: Gedling Club win again to remain four points clear of the chasing pack

Result of the week was definitely league newcomers The Cross keys from Burton Joyce who having lost only one game this season, a feat only matched by The Gedling Club won easily at home to The Old Ship from Lowdham.

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 

Gedling borough weather Sunday, March 10

Gedling borough weather Sunday, March 10

Meet the Gedling officer helping keep young people away from crime

PC Whitehouse has worked in policing for over two decades, but she now spends her weeks working alongside young people to help them make the best choices they can.

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. 

Gedling borough weather Saturday, March 9

Gedling borough weather Saturday, March 9

Gedling Borough Council shares update on Carlton £20m funding

It has been revealed the council could get up to £20 million over a 10-year period to use on community projects to regenerate the area and reduce anti-social behaviour.

Two-thirds of redundant Notts Wilko staff are now back in work

The high street chain collapsed into administration in August 2023 after losses and a fall in customers driven by pandemic.

GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL: Councillors approve 2.98pc council tax rise

Gedling Borough Council set its budget for the next 12 months at a meeting on March 6.

Gedling borough weather Friday, March 8

Gedling borough weather Friday, March 8

‘Digging her job’: Meet the young woman who swapped office work for groundbreaking role at Carlton Cemetery

Lucy Prescott is one of the remarkable women who shape our community and are being celebrated by Gedling Borough Council in the run up to International Women’s Day.

Carlton to benefit from up to £20m in funding announced in Spring Budget

Carlton will receive a 10-year ‘endowment-style’ fund to support long-term delivery of projects over multiple years.

Brave Carlton woman thanks NHS team who taught her to talk again after removal of golf ball-sized brain tumour

Nora Flynn, from Carlton, had a golf ball-sized brain tumour removed from the centre of her brain by NHS teams in Nottingham

Award winning Nottingham Triathlon Club run to raise awareness for Sam Perkins Stand Against MND Charity and his Fifty50 Campaign.

Bringing Nottingham Clubs and artists together was all thanks to Chris Thorne from Nottingham Triathlon Club

The Vibe – your guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (8 March – 14 March)

The Vibe is the only guide you need to know what's on and what's happening across Gedling borough...

Gedling borough weather Thursday, March 7

Gedling borough weather Thursday, March 7

Carlton man jailed over city centre knife fight that took place in broad daylight

TyrieWilson, formerly of Dale Road, Carlton, Nottingham, pleaded guilty to affray and possession of a knife in a public place. 

Online survey launches to give residents chance to have say on County Hall future

The consultation has been launched following Nottinghamshire County Council’s decision last summer that it was no longer practical to keep the building as its main base in the long-term.

TONY CAVE COLUMN: Track trespasser causes havoc for Carlton train passengers

Tony Cave is a train station adopter who looks after Carlton and Netherfield. He also provides Gedling Eye readers with the latest news from our local railways...

Gedling borough weather Wednesday, March 6

Gedling borough weather Wednesday, March 6

LOOKING BACK: Carlton woman made house plea to council after claiming to be ‘unable to conceive’ in high-rise flat

The Sun reported on July 23, 1971, that the 26-year-old woman had asked the urban council at Cariton to rehouse her and her husband as she had become infertile.

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough

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

Two men charged after police shut down £500,000 cannabis factory in Daybrook

Officers gained entry to the property and found a substantial grow spread over four large rooms.

Gedling borough weather Tuesday, March 5

Gedling borough weather Tuesday, March 5

Carlton Le Willows incident: Three teenagers escorted off school site by staff

An 'incident' has taken place today at Carlton le Willows Academy in Gedling, according to reports.Following rumours online, Jaspal Mehat, principal of Carlton le...

Shoplifting rate hits record high in UK

The new data, released in The Association of Convenience Stores’ 2024 Crime Report, highlights the scale of retail crime impacting UK retailers.

READERS’ GALLERY: Monday, March 4, 2024

Here's a selection of all the wonderful photographs contributed to our new Gedling Amateur Photographers Facebook Group f

Gedling MP joins calls for council to resolve Nottingham Forest City Ground dispute

The City Ground is sited on land leased from the city council and there is only 33 years left on the current deal.

Match Report: Paviors 26 – 29 Matlock

This weekend Pavs welcomed Matlock RFC to Burntstump in Round 19 on the Midlands 2 North competition.

Gedling borough weather Monday, March 4

Gedling borough weather Monday, March 4

SHOP LOCAL: The story behind Carlton’s latest beauty salon – Golden Green Aesthetics

Golden Green Aesthetics is one of the newest beauticians in the borough having been opened by sisters Roxana and Sidonia in February, 2024.

Gedling Lotto results: Winning numbers for Saturday, March 2, 2024

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

Gedling borough weather Sunday, March 3

Gedling borough weather Sunday, March 3

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 

See the latest Gedling borough planning applications – w/e 1/3/24

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

Gedling borough weather Saturday March 2

Gedling borough weather Saturday March 2

More than 98% of Notts children today offered place at one of their preferred secondary schools

The vast majority, more than 98%, of the 9,446 on-time applications for September 2024 admissions in Nottinghamshire will be receiving a place at one of their preferred schools,

PLANNING: Refused application for multi-purpose industrial units at Colwick site re-submitted to Gedling planners

The prior application to erect 5 multi-purpose industrial units was formally refused by Gedling planners on May 26, 2023

Two arrested after £500k cannabis farm found in Daybrook street

Officers attended a derelict warehouse in Edwin Street at 12.20pm on Tuesday (27).

Gedling borough weather March, 1

Gedling borough weather March, 1

The Vibe – your guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (1 March – 7 March)

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...

Nottingham Triathlon Club named ‘Best in East Midlands’

The Nottingham Triathlon Club with a number of Gedling borough members scooped three awards

From Bob Marley to Dune: The big screen picks at The Bonington in Arnold this March

Here's a list of the latest blockbusters showing at our local cinema - The Bonington

Gedling borough weather Thursday, February 29

Gedling borough weather Thursday, February 29

Woman left with serious leg injuries after collision with van near Nottingham Racecourse

Police arrested were called to Racecourse Road at 5.40pm on Tuesday (27) and made the arrests.

Plans revealed for 19 new industrial units on former Total Fuel site in Colwick

The site, which was formerly a major fuel distribution centre for Total Petroleum but has been unused since 2019, is located off Colwick Loop Road in Colwick Industrial Estate.

Have say on fate of ‘iconic’ County Hall after council make move to new Linby offices in 2025

The iconic building, with its green roof, has been the council’s headquarters since 1946

New East Midlands council will be created TODAY as area gears up to elect new regional mayor

The authority is the result of a £1.14bn devolution deal with the Government which will move significant powers from Westminster to an elected leader for the two counties

Gedling borough weather Wednesday, February 28

Gedling borough weather Wednesday, February 28

Future of Victoria Retail Park bus secured following government cash boost

The 50, which currently runs from Victoria Retail Park to the city, now runs later into the evening seven days a week

Two men arrested and stolen car found after Daybrook police chase

A pair of suspects who ran from officers were then chased down and detained

Arnold’s eight-time British gold medal winner included in team selected to represent Great Britain on world stage.

The selection to represent GB is the culmination of a busy competitive season for the Icicles, who became British Champions in January.

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough

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

Gedling borough weather Tuesday, February 27

Gedling borough weather Tuesday, February 27

Decision to block demolition of Beacon Baptist Church in Arnold overturned

Gedling Borough Council had rejected plans to knock down Beacon Baptist Church on Killisick Road in April 2023, with councillors saying it would be a “travesty”.

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.

Gedling borough weather Monday, February 26

Gedling borough weather Monday, February 26

Gedling borough weather Sunday, February 25

Gedling borough weather Sunday, February 25

PLANNING REFUSED: Plans to turn Arnold care home into 30-bed HMO refused by Gedling planners.

Proposals to change the use of Ernehale Lodge Nursing Home, Furlong Street, Arnold to a 30-bedroom house in multiple occupation have been refused by Gedling Borough Council.

DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 23/2/24

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

DARTS: Gedling Club extend their lead as challengers falter in round 13

Lowdham & District Village Mens Dart League RESULTS February 21The Gedling Club made no mistake in Woodborough winning 5 - 1 against the second...

Cash prizes and a spot at The Albert Hall up for grabs as Carlton Male Voice Choir’s 25th Annual Music Maker Competition is launched

Nottingham's largest male voice choir, Carlton MVC, has launched its 25th Annual Music Maker Competition.The competition is open to talented performers aged 16-20...

See the latest Gedling borough planning applications – w/e 23/2/24

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

Gedling borough weather Saturday, February 24

Gedling borough weather Saturday, February 24

Join the Gedling Eye breaking news and top stories WhatsApp community

Gedling Eye has launched a new WhatsApp community to bring the very latest breaking news and top stories from across the borough to your phone

Ofgem announces big drop in energy bills from April

Energy prices are expected to fall sharply in April, with the regulator Ofgem announcing the price cap will fall to £1,690.

Match Report: Carlton Town FC 5 – 0 Bridlington Town

Carlton Town bounced back in style from a run of three games without a win with a 5-0 thrashing of Bridlington Town at Stoke Lane.

Woodthorpe and Ravenshead roads to be resurfaced in £4m overhaul

Nine new road maintenance schemes were announced yesterday (22) at the County Council’s Full Council meeting.

Gedling borough weather Friday, February 23

A breezy day ahead for Gedling borough residents, with a mixture of sunny spells and showers, these locally heavy with the risk of hail...

The Vibe – your guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (23 February – 29 February)

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...

Plans revealed for new enterprise space in Arnold’s AMP centre

A report has been published by the council revealing that it plans to allocate a significant investment of £655,000 into fitting out the vacant first floor of the

LOOKING BACK: The Carlton street that was turned into a ‘quagmire’ by builder’s bulldozers 59 years ago

Builders were blamed for turning Gardenia Grove into a 'mudbath' back in 1965

Gedling Borough Council slams government funding as it plans to raise council tax by nearly three per cent

The authority has blamed government support, saying it has consistently been one of the lowest-funded councils in the country.

Egg-straordinary goings on in Lambley as chocolate walls start to appear

The Robin Hood Inn in Lambley has started an Easter egg collection to support children's cancer charities.

Animal Search UK is on the hunt for missing cat in Gedling

Animal Search UK's Missing Pet Search Team are out in Gedling today, February 22, on the hunt for the missing cat Portia.

Woodborough on high alert with flood warning issued

The Environment Agency has informed residents in Woodborough to expect flooding as a result of further heavy rainfall expected today

Highest paying supermarkets in Gedling borough revealed – and you could earn up to £12 per hour

Lidl and Aldi have become the highest-paying supermarkets in the borough, as staff members start the year with another pay rise.

Bereaved parents who lose baby before 24 weeks of pregnancy can now get a baby loss certificate to recognise devastating miscarriages

A voluntary scheme for baby loss certificates is being launched by the government to offer greater support to families who experience either an early or late miscarriage.

B&M welcomes first customers as new Arnold store opens its doors

Arnold's brand new B&M store opened its doors on Front Street this morning (21).

Beer fans looking forward to return of Paviors Annual Beer Festival in Arnold

Beer fans are already counting down the days to this year's Paviors Beer Festival, which will take place in Arnold from March 1 to March 3.

Aldi to create 5,000 jobs as expansion plans steam ahead

Aldi has today announced it is to create 5,500 new jobs throughout 2024 as it pushes ahead with expansion plans.

Colwick park and ride ‘saved’ as cash-strapped council reveals outcome of transport consultation

The immediate future of the park and ride at Colwick appears to have been secured after Nottingham City Council revealed the outcome of a consultation

People invited to pay tribute to mothers at Gedling Crematorium

Gedling Crematorium is inviting people to visit to remember and pay tribute to loved ones they have lost in honour of Mother’s Day.

Gedling borough weather Wednesday, February 21

Gedling borough weather Wednesday, February 21

Blow to hard-pressed Gedling borough residents with council tax bills expected to rise this April

Budget papers say Gedling Borough Council expects to continue increasing council tax at the maximum threshold for the next few years

BARGAIN OF THE YEAR: Carlton Male Voice Choir offer an evening’s entertainment for £1

With an estimated 100 performers on stage, it works out at around 1 penny per singer.  Where else could such excellent value for money be had in 2024?

Mapperley drink-drive suspect due in court after crashing into parked cars

A 26-year-old was bailed and is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on March 5

VIDEO: Shoplifter chased out of store and detained in car park by off-duty police officer

Liam Clarke, of Hodgkinson Street, Netherfield, was later charged and put before the courts.

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough

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

Gedling borough weather Tuesday, February 20

Gedling borough weather Tuesday, February 20

Match Report: West Bridgford 36 – 24 Paviors

This weekend Pavs made the short trip over to West Bridgford RFC in round 18 of the Midlands 2 North Competition.

Notts to get £1.5m government cash for tackling anti-social behaviour

Each force across the county is to receive funding to deploy uniformed patrols in “hotspot” areas each year.

Cost of living: Aldi lowers cost of fruit and veg and Morrisons price matches discount retailers on more than 200 products

Each week we'll be helping people in the borough balance their budgets by bringing together stories from across the local retail world that will help shoppers save cash

ROMANTIC GESTURE: Protest group hold Valentine’s party to show they are passionate about highlighting Gedling’s pothole problem

Members of the Gedling Borough Potholes social media group held a Valentine's party on Saturday and invited the community to come along and show their passion for potholes.

Match Report: Arnold Town 2 – 3 South Normanton Ath.

Arnold kept up the pressure right to the end but sadly the equaliser just wouldn't come on a day when the Eagles had more than matched their promotion chasing visitors

Gedling borough weather Monday, February 19

Gedling borough weather Monday, February 19

DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 16/2/24

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

DARTS: Admiral Rodney and CWMC move within two of the leaders as Gedling Club draw for fourth time this season

The league title looks destined to lie between current champions The Gedling Club, CWMC and The Admiral Rodney

See the latest Gedling borough planning applications – w/e 16/2/24

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

Gedling borough weather Saturday, February 17

Gedling borough weather Saturday, February 17

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

Calverton kids declare war on waste during community litter pick

Local litter pickers took to the local parks and streets on Tuesday (14) to carry out a spring clean of their village.

PLANNING REFUSED: Application to build a new dwelling at Long Meadow Farm in Woodborough refused by Gedling planners.

Numerous objections were received from Woodborough Parish Council, Nottinghamshire County Council and neighbours

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.

Gedling borough weather Friday, February 16

Gedling borough weather Friday, February 16

The Vibe – your guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (16 February – 22 February)

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...

Rail strikes to continue until August 2024 as East Midlands Railways train drivers vote to continue with walkouts

Unions involved in disputes have to re-ballot their members every six months to continue with industrial action.

Asda in Arnold launches mega sale weekend with ‘excellent’ extendable clothes airer costing just for £8

Asda is launching its second mega sales weekend at its store in Arnold and is offering customers the chance to save 50% or more on four products.

Shoppers share ideas on ways to breathe life into Carlton Square shopping centre

The shopping centre has seen a sharp decline in footfall since major retailers abandoned the site

Planning: External revamp for The Vale in Woodthorpe approved by Gedling borough planners

The planning application received by Gedling Borough Council for external improvements at The Vale, 780 Mansfield Road, NG5 3GG has been approved.

Black and Green Charity ball in aid of the Nottingham Hospitals Breast Institute returns to Woodborough Hall.

The Black and Green Charity ball was set up in 2018 when a group of friends set up the charity to fundraise for the Nottingham Hospitals Breast Institute

Female drivers across Gedling borough urged to Think Pink for career move

Rosie May Foundation’s Think Pink campaign has partnered with DG Cars and Western Cars to increase the number of women taxi drivers in the area

HMRC issues scam warning to taxpayers in Gedling borough over fake refund offers

Fraudsters could set their sights on Self Assessment customers, with more than 11.5 million submitting a tax return by last month’s deadline. 

Gedling borough Wetherspoons pubs hike prices for the second time in six months

The pub giant, which runs sites in Arnold, Carlton and Mapperley, said the price increase came into effect from February 1.

Violence and abuse against shop workers rises to 1,300 incidents a day

The latest figures from the British Retail Consortium show incidents have risen from almost 870 per day the year before.

Birds Bakery unveils sweet treats for Valentine’s Day

Birds, which has stores in Arnold, Mapperley and Teal Park, is welcoming lovebirds across the borough to indulge in its delicious treats

‘It’s common sense’: Independent councillors promise to raise extra £20m to fix ‘broken’ roads from sale of HS2 land in budget amendment

The Independent Alliance opposition group say the extra cash could be raised by borrowing the money from the sale of land around Toton Station

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough

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

Police issue image appeal after man barged into vulnerable woman’s home in Mapperley and stole cash

They have issued an image of a man they want to speak to about two home burglaries in which vulnerable victims were targeted.

Work now underway to expand Farmfoods store at Carlton Square

Farmfoods will be doubling the size of its store at the Carlton Square by extending into the former Wilkos unit.

Residents in Gedling borough can show their love for potholes at ‘Valentine’s’ party mocking state of local roads

Residents in Gedling are planning to hold a mocking Valentine-themed party next weekend

STOP THE DROP: New study reveals more than 10,000 animals get injured, trapped or killed by roadside rubbish

Over the last three years the RSPCA has received more than 10,000 reports of animals found injured, trapped or dead from discarded litter – that's nearly 10 reports every day.

‘Great sadness’ as popular cafe closes doors for good after 15 years in Arnold

The owners of Paradise Cafe have announced that they will not be reopening after closing for the last time on February 3.

DECISION MADE: See the latest Gedling borough planning applications to have been decided – w/e 9/2/24

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 9/2/24

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

Celebrations as Porchester Junior School’s Under 11s Girls Football team represent Nottingham Forest in East Midlands Regional Qualifiers

Porchester Junior School in Carlton is celebrating the news that their Under 11 Girls football team have beaten the competition to represent Nottingham Forest...

DARTS: Gedling Club move three points clear with 5 – 1 win against Calverton’s Gleaners B

Only one point separates the five teams in the fight for second place

Gedling residents will get chance to quiz county council leader about borough pothole pandemic during live social media Q&A session

Nottinghamshire County Council leader Ben Bradley will join the local MP for the question and answer session being held on Facebook on Tuesday (13) evening.

Dry January is over for fans of The Pit Micropub in Newstead as venue prepares to reopen its doors after closing for month

Customers are in for a real treat in 2024 as their reputation on the live music scene goes from strength to strength.

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.

POTHOLES: Council say extra £4 million is now needed to repair Notts roads following storm damage

Nottinghamshire County Council is allocating the money for extra works following unprecedented rainfall during Storm Babet in October and Storm Henk in January.

PLANNING: New restaurant / coffee shop proposed for Spring Lane Farm Shop.

The team at Spring Lane Farm Shop in Mapperley celebrating after being awarded The Best Farm Shop & Deli in Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire

The Vibe – your guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (9 February – 15 February)

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...

Co-op announce new plans to tackle shoplifting surge at stores

The supermarket chain has a number of stores across Gedling borough, including ones in Mapperley and Netherfield.

Dangerous driving suspect chased down and caught by police dog near Bestwood Country Park

The result was a the latest in a growing list of successful collars for Police Dog Seth, who only became operational in the new year.

PLANNING: 54 new properties proposed for Mapperley Plains site

An application has been received by Gedling Borough Council for Erection of 54 dwellings on land to the rear of Coppice Farmhouse, Mapperley Plains.

Catchment areas set to change for three Gedling schools and include Chase Farm families

Three Gedling schools surrounding the Chase Farm housing development will have their catchment area changes.  

Gedling police teams outline crime-fighting priorities for next three months

Gedling Policing Neighbourhood Team have announced their new priorities that they will focus on over the next three months.
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