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READERS’ GALLERY: Tuesday, January 17, 2023

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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.

Pizza restaurant to grab slice of the action at Teal Park

Pizza Triangle is an Italian traditional pizzeria that sell Neapolitan-style, woodfire pizzas which cook in about 90 seconds.

More cash coming for struggling families in Gedling borough during cost of living crisis

Nottinghamshire County Council is to receive an additional £5.6 million to help residents who are struggling to make ends meet

Wait is on to see if Gedling borough’s multi-million pound levelling up funding bid has been successful

Gedling Borough Council should find out by the end of the month whether their bid was successful.

Gedling teenager recognised at county-wide youth awards night for volunteering efforts

Gedling teenager Kieran Frankland has been named as this year’s county-wide winner of the 4Uth awards at a recent event at County Hall. 

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. 

The Last Post: Mail box gets new lease of life at Gedling Crematorium

Families and friends will be able to write messages, cards and letters to their loved ones in Heaven, which they can then ‘post’ in the box

‘Insufficient evidence’ for legal order limiting HMOs in Netherfield, says council

Gedling Borough Council commissioned a six-month investigation back in June

Hundreds sign petition in fight to save Stoke Bardolph green belt land

Gedling Borough Council is proposing that protection is removed from green belt land so it could be used for around 300 new homes.

Gedling teenager charged after Nottinghamshire Police investigate County Lines operation

Officers search properties in Gedling and Mapperley, and found suspected drugs, drug paraphernalia, cash and mobile phones

Volunteer cop is commended for his lifesaving actions

Nottinghamshire Police's longest-serving volunteer cop Special Constable Alan Marwood MBE, has been commended for his quick actions

Fire service issues stark safety warning over ‘dangerous’ TikTok trend

The trend on ‘TikTok’ uses a filter to make the persons surroundings look as though they are exploding

Section of busy road through Netherfield to close over the weekend

Meadow Road will be shut to traffic between its junctions with Moor Street and Victoria Road. 

VIDEO: Emotional plea from grieving widow who her lost ‘kind and caring’ husband in fatal collision caused by drink-driver near Arnold

Nottinghamshire Police will be taking part in a widespread crackdown to target those who choose to drink or take drugs and drive in a bid to make our communities and roads safer.

Arnold family chippy owner thanks loyal customers after demolition plans for building approved

Blue Circle Fish Bar, at 141 Front Street, will close its doors for good after Gedling Borough Council’s planning committee approved the new plans.

£89k spent on boosting CCTV equipment across Gedling borough

Equipment in Arnold Town Centre, Carlton, Netherfield and Calverton has been upgraded

Gedling councillor writes letter urging HSBC to reconsider Arnold branch closure

“Losing another bank branch from Arnold town centre and our borough will have a detrimental impact on so many residents."

Small Business Saturday to boost Arnold firms based in The AMP

Small Business Saturdays will be marked with the launch of Festive Saturdays in Arnold Town Centre to celebrate the opening of The AMP,

Tree-mendous new green lung trail opens up at Mapperley park

More than 500 trees have now been planted to enhance the new trail which runs through Digby Park.

HSBC to close Arnold branch next year

The banking giant announced plans to close 114 branches across the UK earlier today

Dangerous driver is wrestled to floor by cop as he tries to flee on foot after running red lights and driving on the wrong...

Waleed Ahmed Chaudhry failed to stop for officers, drove over the speed limit and through red lights

Burton Joyce awarded £50k for flood scheme

Flooding in recent months brought disruption to the village after intense rainfall resulted in surface water flooding with drainage systems overwhelmed.

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 lights failure sparks anger from Calverton residents

Around 2,000 people turned up to watch the festive lights switch-on in the village on Saturday (26) night.

Streets on new development in Ravenshead will be named after fallen First World War and Second World War soldiers

Custom Homes is building 44 houses on land at Cornwater Fields, off Longdale Lane.

Angry Stoke Bardolph villagers hold meeting over draft plans for more than 300 new homes on green belt land

Villagers say they are concerned that the developments will change the whole demographic and identity of their historic small village

Knife found in park during weapons sweep by police

The Gedling South Neighbourhood Policing Team conducted open area searches in local parks during the recent national operation.

Storm overflow discharges discussed during Gedling MP’s Severn Trent visit

Tom Randall voted for the Environment Act which he says introduced new measures to reduce the use of storm overflows

Aquaplane warning from Carlton Fire Station crew after car skids off road and hits trees in wet weather

The accident prompted the warning about driving in rainy conditions.

Enforcement action planned after Arnold car park was ‘illegally used’ to sell vehicles

Gedling Borough Council say there are a network of people alleged to be selling cars from the car park,

Gedling Borough Council reduce Christmas opening times at leisure centres

The council says the move will allow staff to take annual leave during the festive days and will address previously “unpopular” opening times.

Colwick firm Copley Scientific named Nottinghamshire Business of the Year at East Midlands Chamber Business Awards

The firm, which are based on Colwick Quays Business Park, were honoured during a gala dinner at the Nottingham Belfry on November 18.

Allotment plots for hire in Calverton

Applications are now open to residents for allotments on both Collyer Road and Bonner Lane sites.

Asda launches Christmas dinner for less than £5 per person

The big 4 grocer says you can pack your freezer with Christmas essentials and feed five people for just £21.48 on the big day.

Dates confirmed for annual Gedling Round Table Santa sleigh

The fundraising event will take place between 12th and 16th of December.

Drug dealer who threw items from car during police pursuit in Mapperley jailed

Jordan Grant, aged 29, was spotted in Westmoore Close by cops on patrol who recognised him.

Aldi opens Christmas click and collect slots

Christmas collection slots are now available to book via the Aldi website

Crackdown on boy racers treating parts of Gedling borough like ‘Grand Prix circuit’

Police have informed a local councillor that patrols will be stepped up over the weekend to help tackle the growing problem.

Violent robber jailed after attacking 13-year-old girl who refused to hand over phone in Arnold

James Valentine, aged 21, approached the teenager while she was sat on swings in Queen’s Bower Recreation Ground, Arnold.

Fears further development on greenbelt land in Gedling borough could cause more flooding

Councillors fear the further use of greenbelt land could lead to more flooding as Gedling Borough Council tries to meet its new housing targets.During...

Endangered eels enjoy improved River Trent access at Stoke Bardolph

The £60,000 eel pass is now in place to help eels navigate their way over Stoke Bardolph Weir on the River Trent.

Flood alerts in place after rain batters Gedling borough

Flood alerts are in place for several areas across Gedling borough.The Environment Agency says they expect river levels to rise as a result of...

List of all warm spaces available across Gedling borough for those struggling this winter

As the cost of living crisis takes its toll, families and households across Gedling borough find themselves facing the terrifying prospect of a winter without warmth.

Consultation launched over £1.14bn East Midlands devolution deal

People across Gedling borough are being asked for their views on a historic £1.14bn devolution deal for the East Midlands.

Amnesty knife bins placed in Arnold for Operation Sceptre

Anyone wanting to throw a knife away can do so without fear of being prosecuted by safely dropping it in one of the bins over the next few 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. 

Meet Barney, the new fire dog starting work with Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

Barney the Sprocker Spaniel and dog handler Tim Marston will work together to detect ignitable fluids at the scenes of suspicious fires

Bin collection days in Gedling borough over Christmas this year

Gedling Borough Council has announced the revised collection days for refuse and recycling over the Christmas Period.

Eggs shortage impacts Wetherspoons – with breakfast alternatives now being offered

Pub chain Wetherspoons has announced it is running short of eggs.Breakfast punters in the borough may now face an alternative of hash browns, sausage...

Morrisons cuts price of 52 Christmas items – including tin foil and batteries

The grocer, who has a store in Netherfield, revealed products including cranberry sauce and tin foil are among the 52 items being reduced
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