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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.

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, January 11

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 Market traders to remain in Eagle Square until end of the year

Gedling Borough Council now plans for the traders to stay at the Eagle Square location, subject to a consultation.

Gedling Crematorium can ensure your loved one is EverWith you

Gedling Crematorium has formed a new partnership with EverWith, who manufactures jewellery which incorporates the ashes of a loved one.

£49m Gedling Access Road to close overnight for repairs

The long-delayed 3.8km carriageway opened in the Spring and cost £8.619m more than its initial £40m budget.

The Vibe – your cultural guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (6 – 12 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...

Carlton le Willows Academy to install CCTV cameras in pupils’ toilets after ‘inappropriate use’

They will be a temporary measure until the end of the academic year

New landlord lays out ambitious plans for well-loved Carlton pub Inn For A Penny

Local lad Jamie Huckerby will become landlord of the Inn for A Penny in Gedling from Friday (6).

Wetherspoons slashes price of booze at Gedling borough pubs

Wetherspoons pubs across Gedling borough are now serving up cut-price drinks in a New Year price drop

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. 

Arnold Computer Club restarts later this month

The club has been running for a number of years and the aim of the group is for students to look at computer problems they have and fix them,

Have say on plan that will help shape future of Gedling borough

The Greater Nottingham Strategic Plan will help shape future planning across the county - including Gedling borough.

Stoke Bardolph care home passes first inspection with flying colours

Rivendell View care home received a CQC (Care Quality Commission) rating of ‘GOOD’ in their first inspection since opening in 2021.

Gedling Borough Council will pick up bulky waste for free during January and February

Gedling Borough Council is once again offering residents across the borough the opportunity to dispose of large waste items for free, for a limited...

Fish numbers in Leicestershire rivers given helping hand by Calverton Fish Farm

3700 fish reared at the Calverton farm were released over Christmas

Call for more Gedling borough speed watchers

Nottinghamshire Police have a launched a brand-new Community Speed Watch scheme to help tackle the problem of speeding across the county.

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

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

Morrisons slashes prices of 130 items including meat and cleaning products

Morrisons, which has a supermarket in Netherfield, said they have invested over £16 million to make these cuts

A year in review: Gedling Eye looks back at 2022 – October to December

Gedling Eye continues with its look back at the highs and many lows of 2022 across the borough...

Lambley pub’s festive quiz raises £400 for local charities

Residents in Lambley turned out in force for the Woodlark Inn's Annual Christmas Quiz this week - raising an amazing £400 for charity.

A year in review: Gedling Eye looks back at 2022 – July to September

Gedling Eye begins its look back at the highs and many lows of 2020 across the borough...

The Vibe – your cultural guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough – New Year’s Eve Special

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...

Nottinghamshire Hospice staff on working over Christmas

Hospice teams will be be working round the clock all through the Christmas period, providing care for people in the last weeks, days and hours of their lives

A year in review: Gedling Eye looks back at 2022 – April to June

Gedling Eye begins its look back at the highs and many lows of 2020 across the borough...

£2 cap on single bus fares from January to March

From Jan 1 to March 31, a single bus journey will cost no more than £2 across Nottinghamshire where operators will be adopting the scheme.

Historic Nottinghamshire hospitality venue reopens following stylish refurbishment

Grade 11* listed Woodborough Hall, was placed in receivership in October 2021 and rescued by new owners in July 2022. 

A year in review: Gedling Eye looks back at 2022 – January to March

Gedling Eye begins its look back at the highs and many lows of 2020 across the borough...

Shoplifters tackled as officers crack down on shop thefts at Victoria Retail Park

Two men were tackled to the floor and a haul of stolen goods recovered during an operation targeting shoplifters at Victoria Retail Park in...

Pothole appears on £49m Gedling Access Road just nine months after it opened

The long-delayed 3.8km carriageway opened in the Spring and cost £8.619m more than its initial £40m budget.

The Vibe – your cultural guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (26 December – 5 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...

Gedling Borough Council in top five nationally for biggest cuts to core spending power

Councillors say taxpayers aren’t getting “value for their money” from Whitehall

Bin bags full of suspected stolen goods found in Netherfield after GBH arrest

Police found a large stash of suspected stolen goods when they arrested a man for a serious assault in Netherfield.Officers were called to an...

Police spot man trying to set fire to Christmas wreath in Arnold

Officers saw the man try to set fire to a front door Christmas wreath with a lighter.

Parish councillor accepts he intimidated colleague after investigation

A parish councillor says he now accepts the findings of an investigation that said he intimidated a colleague

Matilda the Musical to Avatar : The top big screen picks at The Bonington in Arnold this January

There has never been a better time to get lost in a great story on the silver screen.

Number of temporary pothole repairs fall as roads get resurfaced instead

The council said it had moved towards a “right repair, right-first-time” approach

Cannabis farm with ‘dodgy electrics’ and more than 1,000 plants found in Daybrook

Officers searched the warehouse property in Edwin Street and found around 1,000 cannabis plants inside.

The Vibe – your cultural guide to what’s going on in Gedling borough (16-24 December)

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...

Westdale Infant School pupil’s ‘roarsome’ Christmas card design wins MP’s vote

Gedling MP Tom Randall has announced that a Westdale Infant School pupil has won the competition to design his official Christmas Card for 2021.The...

Reopening of respected hardware store on Carlton Hill brings smiles to faces of shoppers

A revamped hardware store reopened its doors on Friday, December 9 - much to the delight of locals.Carlton Hardware is based on Carlton Hill...

More than thirty drivers stopped and vehicles seized as part of ‘boy racer’ crackdown across Gedling borough

22 people received words of advice, five drivers got issued with warnings and four vehicles were seized

Illegal Christmas lights sold online putting users at risk of electric shocks or fires, says Which?

Which? tested Christmas tree lights at the cheaper end of the price range – all £15 or under – bought from online marketplaces:

Teenage performers raise charity cash with festive party in Arnold

The group from Stagewise Performing Arts Club, based in the town, have been planning their fundraising event since September.

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. 

Christmas bus timetable changes in Gedling borough revealed

The timetable for Gedling borough's bus services across the Christmas period has been announced. Nottingham City Transport and TrentBarton are operating a revised service during the Christmas period.

Arnold bus driver praised for helping robbery victim

Nottingham City Transport driver Jon was on the 58 route to Arnold when he noticed the youngster was in trouble on Mansfield Road.

Gedling Borough Council to receive £2.9m through UK Shared Prosperity Fund

The cash has come from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and will be distributed over the next three years. 

Tickets still up for grabs for video gaming celebration taking place at Richard Herrod Centre next week

The Nottingham Video Games Expo will be taking place at the centre on December 17 and 18.

Royal Mail workers begin wave of festive strikes across December

Members of the CWU union will now strike on 9, 11, 14, 15, 23 and 24 December after negotiations between the union and Royal Mail broke down.

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.

Gedling Borough Council clamping down on abuse of frontline workers

The authority says key workers were facing “difficult behaviour” while doing their jobs.

‘We listened’: Green belt land at Stoke Bardolph spared from future housing development

Green belt land at Stoke Bardolph that was earmarked for housing has been spared by council leaders.Following a meeting of Gedling Borough Council’s Cabinet...

Gedling MP Tom Randall backs Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill

If passed into law, this new Bill can help to deter, prevent and catch those who commit tool theft.

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

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

Calls made for council to scrap consultation on controversial planning document that puts green belt land in Stoke Bardolph at risk

Trent Valley Councillors Sam Smith and Mike Adams made the call ahead of a vote at Gedling Borough Council's Cabinet meeting

The doctor can’t see you now: 3,881 patients wait a month to see GP in Gedling borough – Labour

3,881 people in Gedling borough faced a wait of 28 days or more to see a GP in October alone.
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