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Lambley bus shelter transformed for Valentine’s Day by village WI

If you pass through Lambley Village by bus, car or even on foot you can't fail to notice the village bus stop.

Cost of living: Arnold Foodbank breaks record with ‘busiest year’

6,200 food parcels were given to those in need - and the charity said that this broke the record previously smashed during the pandemic.

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

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

Building work progresses on new supported living apartments at former ‘Bruno’ pub site in Carlton

The former Earl of Chesterfield pub site on Carlton Hill will soon house 23 supported living one-bed flats after planning permission was granted by Gedling Borough Council.

Gedling borough residents face maximum council tax increase from April

Gedling Borough Council’s cabinet will meet on Thursday (February 16) to discuss the plans, with all councillors to be recommended to approve them next month.

Lamb jailed after stealing meat from Arnold store

Lamb, 23, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday where he pleaded guilty to five recent theft offences.

Police find 1kg stash of cannabis hidden inside barbecue at man’s home in Mapperley

Officers also discovered bags containing substantial amounts of amphetamines when they raided Kash Brookes’ former home

Last chance to back historic Gedling Station levy bid

Their bid for £75,000 from Gedling Borough Council's local Community Infrastructure Levy is part of a four week consultation that closes tomorrow (15 January).

Police begin arson investigation after ‘deliberate’ fire at bungalow in Mapperley Park

Emergency services were called to Redcliffe Road on Saturday night (11) after reports of smoke coming from a property.

Five of the biggest stories from the last week on Gedling Eye

Here's a quick rundown of the biggest stories on Gedling Eye over the past few days:

Nine-year-old girl’s ‘postbox to heaven’ idea to be rolled out across UK after successful trial at Gedling Crematorium

The idea for the postbox came from nine-year-old Matilda Handy who wanted to look for a way to express her emotions after her grandparents died.

Council axes plans for new primary school at Gedling Chase Farm due to ‘lack of demand’ for places

A new primary school at Gedling’s 1,050-home Chase Farm development will no longer be built

We asked Elon Musk’s AI chatbot ChatGPT what it knew about Gedling borough – here’s bot it came back with

We decided to put the new software through its paces and find out what the artificial intelligence knew about Gedling borough.

Lincoln Christmas Market could end after four decades

Many visit Lincoln Christmas Market each year, taking the train from Carlton Station

Petition to save Ravenshead sorting office attracts more than 600 signatures

Without the income received for the sorting office, the future of the Post office itself looks precarious

Shopping at supermarket convenience stores could cost you an extra £800 a year

According to data from Which?, leading retailer Tesco was found to charge higher prices at its Express convenience stores than at its larger supermarkets.

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

Petrol prices have struck new record highs across Gedling borough.

Arnold Foodbank ramps up funding with Co-op matching amount of cash donated online – and you can help

Arnold Foodbank is working with the Co-op which recently launched a match funding project that will give much-needed cash to the charity.

Wetherspoons hike price of beer and food by 7.5%

Popular pub chain Wetherspoons has hiked the price of booze and food by 7.5% to help battle rising food and energy costs

The Vibe – your cultural guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (10 February – 16 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...

Gedling borough planning applications: Plan to convert barns to houses and proposal for outdoor sports and recreation site

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

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

Nottinghamshire County Council leader Ben Bradley expected to make East Midlands Mayor decision this autumn

Bradley has long been linked with the role after pushing to get the £1.14bn devolution deal over the line.

Holidaymakers warned of 10-week wait for new passports

The Home Office is said to be planning to keep the 10-week deadline introduced during the pandemic in place

Co-op increases funding for Gedling borough community groups providing ‘warm spaces’

The Co-op was the first retailer to launch a £1m ‘warm spaces’ funding offer.

Council tax increase to fund Nottinghamshire Police approved by councillors

Caroline Henry, Nottinghamshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner brought her tax rise forward as she looks to balance the books at Nottinghamshire Police.

Gedling burglar captured after leaving fingerprints on jewellery box he plundered

Dean Holm left his mark after removing his gloves to prise open a jewellery box he’d taken from inside of a locked filing cabinet.

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

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

Return rail tickets set to be scrapped

Transport Secretary Mark Harper is expected to announce the end of two-way tickets later this week

KFC is giving out free bargain buckets until March 12 with app delivery orders

The fried chicken chain has launched its latest delivery deal that Gedling borough customers can access on their first order via the KFC app. 

VIDEO: Dashcam captures ‘savage attack’ on taxi driver who was pushed out of moving vehicle in Arnold

A taxi driver who was 'battered' by a drunken and violent passenger in Arnold was left requiring urgent medical attention after being pushed from...

‘Use them or lose them’: Council steps in to save Gedling borough bus service

But council warns they will face a review in 12 months' time

Top Wighay council offices in Linby ‘should be scrapped’ to create £20.5m roads cash, say independent councillors

The Independent Alliance want to scrap the controversial new £15.7m offices in favour of pumping cash into road repairs.

Ravenshead Pétanque Club continues to expand – with 80 members taking part in sport growing in popularity

Petanque is growing in popularity locally and nationally and can be very addictive.

Who was Richard Bonington? The renowned painter from Arnold whose life was cut short by tuberculosis

He has a school, theatre and even a popular social club named after him

Iceland is supermarket where prices have risen the fastest amid cost of living crisis

The frozen food chain has stores in Arnold and on Carlton Hill

READERS’ GALLERY: Saturday, February 4,2023

Do you think you've captured a Gedling borough moment in a photograph that other readers would like to see? If so then send it in to be featured on our Gedling Eye readers' gallery.

Aldi crowned as UK’s cheapest supermarket – but how do the others compare?

As we continue to feel the pinch from the cost of living crisis, it’s no wonder many of us are thinking twice about where...

Updates on future of pubs in Carlton and Lambley provided by owners Star Pubs & Bars

The Beacon Hill remains open but The Lambley has closed

Lidl is offering shoppers chance to win £10,000 when buying fruit and veg from their stores

Lidl is offering shoppers at their Gedling borough stores the chance to win £10,000 by buying fruit and vegetables.The German discount supermarket has stores...

Council converts bathrooms to wet rooms so elderly residents in Netherfield can remain in their own homes

15 properties in the town were identified as meeting the criteria to have their standard bathrooms converted into accessible wet rooms.

People in Gedling borough urged to be vigilant following spike in courier fraud

Elderly victims are pressured into handing over thousands of pounds in cash as part of an undercover police investigation into their bank

Latest Gedling borough crime map: what’s been reported in your street?

Each month Gedling Eye will chart every crime in the borough on an interactive map for readers to stay on top of what is happening and where.

Inspections aim to ensure a fair measure across Gedling borough’s petrol stations

Motorists in Gedling borough are being told they can be confident that they are getting what they pay for on the forecourt

Bestwood man charged with rape after serious assault on girl

A 39-year-old man has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court today

Former Gedling MP Vernon Coaker leads opposition to controversial Government anti-protest legislation

Lord Coaker led a successful resistance against a Government Bill intent on cracking down on disruptive protests.

The Vibe – your cultural guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (3 February – 9 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...

Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds and Madness to headline Splendour 2023

Two absolute icons of UK music have been announced as headliners for the 15th birthday edition of Splendour. 

Red Arrows flying near Gedling borough tomorrow – here’s where and when you might be able to see them

Residents in Burton Joyce, Calverton and Woodborough might see them as the skies above are within the training airspace they use

Schoolchildren’s artwork about what they love in Arnold takes pride of place on new homes hoarding

The designs for the hoarding were created as part of an art competition, run by ilke Homes and housing provider Jigsaw Homes Midlands

Nottinghamshire Police dismissed 32 officers in last two years following misconduct hearings

The force says most were for “honesty and integrity matters”, adding the dismissals show it takes incidents seriously.

On-call firefighters needed in Carlton

If you live or work near the station, then this could be your new role.

Drivers who run over a cat would have to stop and tell police if new law wins approval

Motorists that run over a cat on Britain’s roads would have to stop, report the incident to the police and seek help from a vet. ‌

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

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

Weekend of action tackles ‘boy racer’ problem in Colwick and Netherfield

Gedling's Operation Reacher team spent the weekend stopping vehicles involved in 'car cruising' in the area - which has prompted complaints from residents.

Gedling cops tackle underage drinking and anti-social behaviour ‘blighting’ parts of borough

Gedling police cracked down on underage drinking and antisocial behaviour blighting parts of the borough over the weekend.

Gedling MP Tom Randall hits back as Extinction Rebellion hold satirical blue plaque unveiling about raw sewage

Local protestors from Extinction Rebellion are putting up the blue plaques across Gedling in a spoof ceremony

Support wanted to help secure funds for Historic Gedling Station renovation project

A planning application recently submitted revealed exciting new plans for the building on Shearing Hill.

Gedling Neighbourhood Policing Team gives update on ‘busy week’ in borough

Gedling South's neighbourhood policing team has given us an update about what they've been up to

Flybe cancels all flights leaving passengers stranded as airline collapses

Regional airline Flybe has ceased trading for a second time, with all flights cancelled and passengers left stranded.

Tim Martin blames ‘people drinking at home’ for recent Wetherspoons closures

Wetherspoons boss Tim Martin has blamed people drinking at home for a slump in sales.The pub chief, who has revealed that the chain's sales...

Network Rail to carry out weekend work on level crossing barriers causing a traffic nightmare in Netherfield

The barriers by Carlton Station on Victoria Road have become stuck in the down position during morning rush hour several times this week.

Mapperley: Hospice thanks after raising £19k at Christmas

Nottinghamshire Hospice’s Light up a Life appeal, which ran through November and December, encouraged people to make a donation in memory of someone special

Gedling Borough Council installs brand new £18k CCTV camera at Arnold’s Killisick Recreation Ground

The camera has been installed at Killisick Recreation Ground, the recently refurbished play area.

Police seize weapons and drugs after tracking down vehicle linked to break-in at Carlton property

The vehicle was believed to be linked to the incident which happened shortly before 11.30pm on Wednesday(25) in Carlton

Laughing gas could soon be banned from sale in bid to crack down on antisocial behaviour

Ministers want laws put in place that allows those found with nitrous oxide gas in public to be prosecuted.

Six Nations 2023: Pub chain giving rugby fans in Gedling borough chance to win £10k

To enter the competition, customers must pre-book a table in one of the participating Greene King sports pub between January 16 and March 10

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

Petrol prices have struck new record highs across Gedling borough.

VIDEO: Gedling officers are called in to help break up suspected drugs den in Bestwood

Twin house raids were carried out this morning after police received reports of drug activity.

Next phase of work to revamp footpaths at Colwick Country Park will begin next week

Improvements to paths around the northern and eastern edges of West Lake will start on Monday

Dig this! Woodborough Pre-School children can’t wait to get stuck in at new allotment space

Children will now be able to plant and nurture their own fruits and vegetables, which they will eventually be able to eat.

The Vibe – your cultural guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (27 January – 2 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...

Calverton man who slashed victim across the face with knife during workplace row is now behind bars

Steven Brett punched the victim and bit him on the neck before pulling out a blade during the violent attack at a building site in Bingham.

Clampdown on sharing Netflix passwords ‘to begin in March’

Netflix has now confirmed in its earning report it is rolling out a password-sharing crackdown near the end of March 2023

Gedling taxi operators ‘done out of’ £150k after council overcharged for licences

Conservative councillors in the opposition described the blunder as “embarrassing”.

Yellow lines earmarked for Gedling roads near school and woods following parking complaints from angry residents

The yellow lines will be introduced on Wood Lane and Yew Tree Lane in Gedling in response to complaints from residents

January 25 – On this day: Plans unveiled for Chase Farm development and Stoke Lane floods at Burton Joyce

Each week we go through the archives of Gedling Eye and recount some of the stories that occurred on this day in history.

Rod licence cash boost helps Calverton site produce more than half a million fish a year to restock our rivers

First opened in 1940, Calverton Fish Farm has gone on to become one of the largest freshwater fish-rearing facilities in England

Carlton Town handed cup semi-final tie against Stags at One Call Stadium

Carlton Town have been drawn away against Mansfield Town's Under-21 side in the semi-final of the Notts FA Senior Cup

Could parts of County Hall be transformed into restaurants and luxury flats in the future?

Senior councillors last week confirmed some of the historic Nottinghamshire County Council headquarters could be vacated in the future.

Arnold mental health hospital remains in special measures over patient safety concerns

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) carried out this unannounced inspection, due to concerns received regarding incidents that had occurred at the hospital.

Man dies after car crashes into wall in Calverton

Nottinghamshire Police told the BBC that officers were called to Main Street in the village just after 20:00 GMT on Friday.

No EMR services from any Notts station on two days next week as strikes continue

EMR will not be operating any services on Wednesday, February 1, and Friday, February 3

Gedling borough food banks send out SOS over loo roll shortage

Food banks in Arnold and Carlton have reported running low on supplies of toilet roll

Gedling borough planning applications: HMO plan for Carlton dwelling and new pub signage proposal

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

Ale fans looking forward to return of Dyb Dob Beer Festival in Arnold

Ale fans are already counting down the days to the return of the Dyb Dob Beer Festival, which will take place in Arnold on February 4.

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

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

Morrisons in Netherfield slashes prices to help with rising cost of living

The supermarket giant, which has a store at Victoria Retail Park, has reduced the price of 820 products

RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch is back – here’s how people in Gedling borough can take part

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds’ (RSPB) is holding its nationwide Big Garden Birdwatch – the world’s largest garden wildlife survey – from January 27 to 29

Bringing cake into the office as ‘harmful as passive smoking’

"Passive smoking inflicted harm on others and exactly the same is true of food”.

Gedling MP Tom Randall calls for ‘brownfield-first’ approach to new house building

Green Belt protections will also be strengthened as part of the Government’s ‘Levelling Up & Regeneration Bill’

Charity appeal for donations to help pay for refurbishment of steps at Netherfield Lagoons

Gedling Conservation Trust, who run Netherfield Lagoons, launched the appeal on their Facebook page.

Arnold couple tie the knot at Nottingham hospital after devastating leukaemia diagnosis

Mick and Nicola Cutforth exchanged their vows at Nottingham City Hospital in an emotional ceremony before family and close friends.

History of Bestwood, Newstead and Calverton covered in new Notts audio walks series

Sherwood Voices is a series of six audio walks written and directed by local performer Andy Barrett.

Steve’s Bar in Carlton Square announces temporary closure plan

Steve's Bar made the announcement about the temporary closure on their social media channels.

Sainsbury’s in Arnold to lose Lloyds Pharmacy as closure announced

The company is shutting all of its 237 in-store branches this year in response to changing market conditions

Wine business is enjoying taste of success following move into new AMP building in Arnold

Taste First opened its doors to customers just over two months ago and became one of the first businesses to move into the new multi-million pound premises in the town centre.

New laptops help give Gedling borough PCSOs more time to tackle crime in Colwick and Netherfield

The devices mean the officers don’t have to spend as many hours inside police stations and can instead offer more of a high-visibility presence.

Gedling MP Tom Randall wants urgent meeting with Government after £50m Levelling Up bid fails AGAIN

Gedling MP Tom Randall says he will have an urgent meeting with the Government after the Labour-run council’s £50m bid to transform Arnold town...

Asda takes steps to combat food waste with latest label change

The supermarket giant, which has a store in Arnold, says the change will help customers combat food waste at home. ‌

The Vibe – your cultural guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (20 January – 26 January)

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...

Meet the Netherfield author and poet behind the celebrated children’s book being enjoyed by the community he’s lived in for over seventy years

Chris was born in a house on Manvers Street in Netherfield seventy years ago this week and still resides in the area.

Arnold: Police charge man with false imprisonment of woman

Officers were called to Killisick Road in Arnold, at around 7.15pm on Monday

Volunteers sought to help create new woodland in Calverton

Two tree planting sessions are being held on Sunday, February 12

Police appeal for missing man last seen in Gedling

Richard, pictured above, was last seen in the area at around 1700 hours yesterday (January 17).

Gedling borough planning applications: Plans for pub garden pergola and stable block extension submitted

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

‘We are working hard to keep the county’s roads safe’: Council assure residents they are making urgent repairs to tackle pothole problem

Nottinghamshire County Council has assured Gedling Eye readers they are working hard to keep the county’s roads safe following a period of cold weather and prolonged heavy rain,

Litter pickers transform area of Arnold

The January Community Litter Pick was organised by Cllr Henry Wheeler of Gedling Borough Council.

READERS’ GALLERY: Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Do you think you've captured a Gedling borough moment in a photograph that other readers would like to see? If so then send it in to be featured on our Gedling Eye readers' gallery.

Every Gedling borough pub, takeaway and sandwich shop awarded a five-star food hygiene rating following recent inspections

Eateries are then given ratings for their standards, ranging from a 5 (Very Good) to 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary).

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

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

Netherfield Foodbank helped feed 30 families over festive period

A foodbank in Netherfield helped feed 30 families over the Christmas period, it has been revealed.Netherfield Foodbank, hosted by Bethesda Ministries, had help from...

Gedling borough takeaways to be hit by single-use plastic ban coming into force across England this October

Takeaways and restaurants across Gedling borough will be banned from using single-use plastic cutlery, plates, and bowls from October.

Top social media scams of 2022 revealed by expert 

Cybercriminals are always producing new ways to steal from unsuspecting social media users across Gedling borough, often trying to obtain account login credentials, personal...

You’ll need photo ID to vote in 2023 Gedling borough council election

Residents are now being urged to make sure they are ready to vote in May by checking they have an accepted form of ID. 

Work to begin on play area in Colwick getting £100,000 revamp including zip wire

The improvements will see new facilities added to the play area including a wheelchair-accessible roundabout, zip wire and trampoline

Santa needs a safe place to park his sleigh

Gedling & District Round Table 1290 desperately need somewhere to store their famous sleigh.

Gedling Crematorium’s ‘postbox to heaven’ proves popular – with 100 letters being posted by the bereaved in less than a month

A new memorial post box at Gedling Crematorium that encourages the bereaved to write letters to lost loved ones has proved popular.

Man charged following ‘serious assault’ in Carlton

A man, aged in his 20s, was found with serious injuries in Valley Road at around 10am on Wednesday (11) following reports of a stabbing.

Funding secured for new trees in Gedling borough parks and open spaces providing much-needed boost for nature

The funding is being used to plant new trees in non-woodland areas of Carlton, Arnold and Woodthorpe.

Gedling Labour candidate reveals heart attack victims face over two-hour wait for ambulance

"After 13 years of Conservative government our NHS faces the worst crisis in its history."

Man attempting burglaries in Mapperley arrested after PCSO recognised his ‘distinctive appearance’

Troy Trevethick, 48, of no fixed address, worked in the early hours of January 5 to try and gain access to two properties at The Point.

Bad weather causes pothole reports to almost double on Notts roads

The council said freezing temperatures in December and recent heavy rainfall caused damage to the surface of the county’s highways.

Popular pub The Lambley closes without warning

The Lambley pub has suddenly shut its doors.The popular public house based on Main Street in Lambley village closed its doors to customers on...

Industrial units and builder’s merchants approved for derelict former petrol storage site in Colwick

Gedling Borough Council’s planning committee have approved the plans for the former Total site, on Road Number 3 of the Colwick Industrial Estate.

Police appeal for missing 14-year-old girl last seen in Arnold

Emma Grace was last seen in the Arnold area at around 2:00pm yesterday (Wednesday, 11)

Council approve plan for 24 homes on land in Gedling despite concerns from residents over privacy

The plans include a mix of two, three, four and five-bedroom homes which will all be two or 2.5 storeys, including two for affordable rent and three for first-time buyers.

Group brings January joy with traditional Plough Play at borough pubs

If you are in any of the following venues between the 12 – 14 January, be prepared to witness one of Nottingham’s oldest and most respected respected folk traditions that is based upon a script dating back to 1890.

Court fine for taxi driver who left blind couple stranded in Arnold ‘due to presence of guide dogs’

A taxi driver who left a blind couple from Arnold stranded because they had guide dogs with them has been fined by magistrates.

Police issue warning to Gedling borough residents over courier fraud threat

The Police have received 20 reports of the problem, with some of the targeted victims losing thousands of pounds.

The Vibe – your cultural guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (13 January – 19 January)

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...

Man in his 20s left seriously injured in Carlton street stabbing as police rush to the scene

The victim, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Gedling Borough Council gets £539,000 to tackle rough sleeping

The cash comes from the government's £654 million Homelessness Prevention Grant fund

Gedling borough planning applications: Plans for office space at former Gedling station and roof terrace at Arnold pub

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

Work ramps up on converting former Netherfield cinema into new homes

The building on the corner of Kenrick Street and Wright Street was once home to the Cosy Cinema and was built in the early 20th century.

Paramedics spent more than 27,500 hours waiting outside East Midlands hospitals to hand over patients in December

Paramedics spent more than 27,500 hours waiting outside hospitals to hand over patients last month

Carlton Academy headteacher ‘delighted’ after school receives good Ofsted judgement

Carlton Academy Headteacher Marie Egwuma is ‘delighted’ after the school was judged to be 'Good' following its latest Ofsted inspection.Ofsted inspectors spent two days...

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

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

Gedling WBA featherweight champion Leigh Wood’s title fight against Mauricio Lara rescheduled for February 18 at Motorpoint Arena

Gedling boxer Leigh Wood will put his WBA Featherweight World Title on the line against big-punching Mexican Mauricio Lara next month at Motorpoint Arena.

New Netherfield gym will provide a ‘no-judgement space’ for people to get fit and healthy

TBH Bootcamps gym opens next week and will be based in an old car showroom on Victoria Road next to Carlton Station.

TONY CAVE: Passenger number boost for Carlton Station

Local station adopter and train expert Tony Cave updates us on the latest news from our local railways

Local MPs extra earnings revealed

All MPs are paid a base salary of £84,144.

Man charged after threats made and mountain bike stolen in Mapperley Park

The incident took place on December 8, 2022, on Mansfield Road, Mapperley Park.

Three arrested after search of property in Stoke Bardolph uncovers cash and cannabis grow

Three men have been arrested after police teams uncovered a cannabis grow and cash at a property in Stoke Bardolph.
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