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Cold caller warning to Gedling borough residents following Storm Doris

People in Gedling borough are being warned to be on their guard if approached by doorstep salespeople offering to repair damage caused by Storm Doris to avoid poor workmanship, a scam or another crime.

Did you see man being chased by gang in Netherfield?

A group of seven or eight males were reportedly seen chasing another male.

Witness appeal after knife fight reported in Bestwood

An appeal has been made after two men were reported to have been seen fighting with a knife in a Bestwood car park.

Businesses in Gedling borough urged to back bid to make Notts menopause-friendly

Businesses across Gedling borough are being given the chance to help make Nottingham the first menopause-friendly city in the UK.

Motorists in Gedling borough reminded new vehicle tax rates come into force on April 1

MOTORISTS in Gedling borough are being reminded new vehicle tax rates are enforced for all cars and some motor homes registered from April 1, 2017.

Councillor wins battle to get Burton Joyce road resurfaced

Padley’s Lane in the village has been an issue for a considerable amount of time and local Labour County Councillor Nicki Brooks has worked tirelessly to get it resurfaced.

Bestwood Park man evicted after growing cannabis at home

Reece Frazer, 27, of Milverton Road, Bestwood Park, Nottingham, was evicted by Nottingham City Council and Nottingham City Homes on Wednesday, February 8 .

Police release CCTV image of person they want to speak to after attempted Calverton burglary

This is the person police wish to speak to in connection with an attempted burglary at a house in Longue Drive, Calverton on Tuesday, January 17 between 7am and 5pm.

Colwick paddleboarding group’s nude yoga calendar raises £1.9k for charity

A stunning calendar capturing images of local women doing yoga poses in the buff on Colwick Lake has raised £1,900 for a Nottingham charity. Twenty...

Transit van owners in Gedling borough urged to be vigilant after spate of thefts

Police are urging Ford Transit van owners in Gedling borough to be vigilant after reports of thefts from vehicles. Vans have been broken into and...

Mistaken Identity: Eric Pickles MP wrongly accuses Gedling Borough Council leader of anti-Semitism

A political party last night issued an apology after mistakenly accusing the leader of Gedling Borough Council of anti-Semitism after getting him confused with his political namesake.

Theatre group’s new classes in Arnold will introduce kids to fun world of drama

A theatre company is running a series of classes in Arnold which are designed to introduce children to the world of drama.

Gedling Borough Council confirm council tax rise

Gedling Borough Council leader John Clarke insists a council tax rise of 8p a week is necessary as they try to plug a £3.5m short fall.

Three charged after Netherfield and Mapperley bank robberies

Three men charged following a robbery at the Natwest Bank in Netherfield and a robbery at RBS in Woodborough Road in Mapperley.

Health warning to pensioners in Gedling borough as temperatures predicted to plummet

A warning has been issued to elderly people in Gedling borough after the Met Office said they expect temperatures to plummet over the coming...

Man injured after attack in Arnold

Two men are alleged to have approached a 26-year-old man, in Elder Close, Arnold before they launched an attack. One was seen fleeing toward Homefield Avenue shortly after the incident.

Protest group to voice objections to Willow Farm housing plans at public meeting

A protest group fighting plans to build 110 new homes on land in Gedling village will meet with a government inspector next week to voice their objections to proposals.

ELAINE BOND: Recognise these symptoms? You may be stressed

In her column for Gedling Eye, Elaine Bond, who runs a counselling service in Gedling, talks about ways of managing stress

Carlton man due in court in connection with St Ann’s assault

Abdo Rayan, 18, of Station Road, Carlton, was charged with section 18 wounding following the incident in a car park in Shelton Street yesterday.

New laws to combat ‘backstreet dog breeders’ in Gedling borough

The sale of puppies under eight weeks old is to be made illegal under plans to crack down on so-called backstreet breeders in Gedling borough.

Grants up for grabs to groups wanting to celebrate International Women’s Day

Councillors in Gedling borough are encouraging local community and voluntary groups to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) by hosting local events.

CCTV images released after burglary in Porchester

Police officers have today released CCTV images of two women they want to speak to following a burglary in Porchester.£200 worth of John Lewis Gift Cards...

Closure-threatened Mapperley community centre could now be saved

Haywood Road community centre in Mapperley was at risk of closure as Gedling Borough Council is now proposing not only keeps it open but also contributes to its improvement.

Paddy Tipping backs campaign to protect older people in Gedling borough from financial abuse

Paddy Tipping has joined up with Action on Elder Abuse to encourage older people and their families to learn how to spot the signs of financial abuse.

Changes to some bus services in Gedling borough from this Sunday

Nottingham City Transport are making some changes to bus services across the county from this Sunday (29) and some may impact people in Gedling borough.

Parents in Gedling borough urged to make most of free school meal offer for infants

An infant-aged child having a school lunch each day saves their parents over £420 a year and are available to infants living in Nottinghamshire.

Ticket agency backs charity set up in honour of Bestwood musician

Gigantic has pledged its support to help raise awareness of mental health related conditions in musicians by teaming up with a charity set up in honour of a musician Roy Stone.

Staff ‘left shaken’ by Mapperley Top bank robbery

A lone male, thought to be aged 17 to 18, threatened staff at the RBS in Woodborough Road at around 2.15pm yesterday.

A roast dinner takeaway service has arrived in Netherfield – and it’s perfect if you hate leaving the sofa on Sundays

Bon Appetit, a new sandwich bar which recently opened on Victoria Road in Netherfield is cooking up takeaway Sunday dinners.

Businesses in Gedling borough warned about rates cold callers

The warning comes after a series of complaints were made to Trading Standards who are now advising local businesses to decline cold call offers to carry out a rating appeal.

Police hunt youths who caused damage to property in Bestwood

Police are looking for a group of youths who caused damage to a vehicle and a porch window in Bestwood on Wednesday night.

Police hunt male who targeted Netherfield branch of NatWest

Police are investigating after the Natwest on Victoria Road was robbed at around 2pm yesterday (January 18).

Table tennis champ gives thumbs up to state-of-the-art facilities at Gedling school

ENGLAND number 1 and double Olympian Paul Drinkhall gave his seal of approval to Carlton le Willow's Academy’s new state-of-the-art table tennis centre

Warning to Gedling borough residents about phishing malware email claiming to be from charity

Action Fraud are asking people not to open the emails purporting to be from the charity ‘Migrant Helpline’.

New home for Colwick river boat firm

Princess River Cruises will soon be mooring up half a mile down the river outside their new premises on Racecouse Road

Man who police want to speak to following alleged sexual assault may have links to Arnold

Police say a man they want to speak to following a reported sexual assault in St Ann's may have links to Arnold. A 15-year-old girl...

Cash boost to help ease homeless problem in Gedling borough

Homeless people across Gedling borough have been given a boost with the awarding of crucial funding to tackle the ongoing problem of rough sleeping

Gedling woman loses stone after joining Notts diabetes fitness project

50-year-old Micheall Hearson from Gedling lost more than a stone after being referred to Fit 4 Life, a project running across South Nottinghamshire and Nottingham to help adults with type 2 diabetes become more active.

Newstead Abbey secures funding for new exhibition space

The historic house has been awarded £75,000 to improve access to its collection with the new space which will be accessible to disabled visitors.

Warning letters to be sent to illegal TV show and film streamers in Gedling borough this week

Customers of Virgin Media, BT, TalkTalk and Sky will be the first to receive the letters, which will be sent as part of a pirating crackdown by the government.

Trespassing teens urged to stay away from ‘unsafe’ abandoned care home in Gedling

The police said they have received a number of calls about teenagers breaking into the old abandoned care home on the corner of Waverley Avenue in Gedling.

WhatsApp Sainsbury’s gift card scam warning to people in Gedling borough

The message being circulated tells users they can get a £250 gift card if they fill in a survey and pass the message on to 10 of their friends.

Police hunt pair who approached woman in Colwick asking for mobile phone

Police are appealing for information after a Colwick woman reported she was approached by a man and a woman in a van asking to use her mobile phone.

Fate of former youth club building in Gedling to be discussed at meeting next month

A public meeting is being held next month to discuss the fate of a former youth centre building in Gedling.

Parish council urge residents to back proposals for Colwick play area revamp

A parish council is urging residents to back plans to fund the regeneration of a local park.

Scammers applying for fake mortgages on empty homes in Gedling borough

Criminal gangs are carrying out an elaborate property scam by targeting unsuspecting Gedling borough homeowners.

Carlton food firm offer healthy eating tips for New Year

New Year, New Food Plan!With the new year well under way for many it is the chance for a fresh start, eating healthy, exercising...

Nottingham Forest donate match tickets to Mapperley hospice patient battling brain tumour

A Nottingham Forest fan who attends a Mapperley hospice has received free match tickets from the club after they heard of his ongoing battle with a brain tumour.

New £80k sauna and steam rooms unveiled at Carlton leisure centre

A new £80k health suite with sauna and steam rooms will be opened in Carlton later this week.

Councillors open Nottingham’s newest register office in Arnold

Nottinghamshire’s newest register office officially opened its doors to the public last week – with an open day and ribbon-cutting event.

Panto stars take on role of firefighters during Arnold Fire Station visit

Pantomime stars currently treading the boards in Nottingham halted rehearsals this week to spend the morning with firefighters at Arnold Fire Station.

Police say Calverton care home deaths ‘not suspicious’

A police investigation into deaths at a Calverton care home care home in Calverton has found they were all a result of natural causes.

Donations wanted to help fund creation of memorial garden at Gedling Country Park

People in Gedling borough are being urged to dig deep to help fund the creation of a memorial garden in a local country park which will reflect on the importance of mining in the area.

Volunteer drivers wanted for Gedling transport scheme

Volunteers are wanted this new year to help support a scheme that provides affordable and reliable transport for the elderly and disabled people across Gedling borough.

Pubs in Gedling borough battle it out to be named Best Bar None

Pubs in Gedling borough are being given the chance to prove they are among the best kept and run in Nottinghamshire as the Best Bar None scheme is launched in the area.

Amazon customers in Gedling borough warned about scam email that aims to get their bank details

Fake emails purporting to be from Amazon have been sent to shoppers across Gedling borough.

Tony Cave Column: Passenger numbers on the rise at Carlton and Netherfield stations

Tony Cave provides us with his monthly update from the local railways...FARES: Off peak fares on Mondays to Fridays are available after 08.59 from...

Arnold Library to hold painting class which helps people with anxiety and depression

A new course designed to help people with anxiety and depression by teaching them to paint is being held at Arnold Library next week.

First funeral to be held next week at new crematorium in Lambley

A new crematorium in Gedling is to host it's first funeral next week. The first funeral at the site in Lambley will take place when...

Parents in Gedling borough urged ‘not to panic’ over primary school places

Parents in Gedling borough are being reminded there is still time for them to apply online for a primary school place for their child.

WI treat people of Netherfield to carol concert around town Christmas tree

Singers from a local WI treated the people of Netherfield to a carol concert around the town Christmas tree last night.

Calverton boys to bring festive cheer to Nottingham hospital patients

Two boys from Calverton are giving up part of their Christmas day to spread some festive cheer among patients at a Nottingham hospital.

Swimmers to take Boxing Day plunge to raise cash for cancer charity

Sixty brave swimmers have signed up to take the plunge at Colwick Country Park on Boxing Day to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Police patrols in Gedling following rise in reports of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage

The patrols have been carried out in the area around Burton Road Recreation Park after a number of complaints about antisocial behaviour and criminal damage.

Mapperley gym brings Christmas cheer to mothers and children cared for by charity

Staff and members at a Mapperley gym got into the Christmas spirit this week, donating more than 120 presents to mothers and children cared for by the Women’s Aid charity in Nottingham.

Man due in court in connection with Arnold assault

An 18-year-old man was due to appear in court today (21) charged in a connection with an assault in Arnold.A 16-year-old boy was taken...

Vandals cause £3,500 worth of damage to Christmas tree and lights in Carlton and Arnold

Gedling Borough Council is appealing to anyone who may have seen damage caused to the Christmas tree and lights in Carlton and Arnold on Friday evening.

Police called after reports of assault in Arnold town centre

An investigation has begun following reports of an assault last night in Arnold town centre.Police were called to an incident in Front Street, Arnold...

1257 sign petition against closure of community centre in Mapperley

The signatures have been collected by the Save Haywood Road Community Centre group who are against the proposed closure.

When will the bins be emptied over Christmas and New Year in Gedling borough?

With bags of waste building up over the festive period, you might be wondering when the bins will be collected in your area.

Bus passengers in Gedling borough can now buy bus tickets using phone app

Nottingham City Transport has introduced mobile ticketing technology which means customers will be able to purchase tickets securely with Apple Pay or their debit or credit card.

Scam letter warning issued to Lloyds Bank customers in Gedling borough

Lloyds customers in Gedling borough should be on the lookout for a new sophisticated fraud that involves fraudsters sending fake bank letters.

Gedling man charged in connection with Sneinton murder

Officers yesterday evening (12) charged Ben Richardson, 19, of Main Street, Gedling, with murder.

Bestwood businessman to don Santa suit to raise cash for local charities

Lloyd Williams will swap his shirt and tie for a Santa suit this December, riding his sleigh around the streets to raise money for local charities.

Extra cash for council to carry out pothole repairs in Gedling borough

The Government has handed out extra cash to the local authorities to carry out road surface improvements and repair potholes in Gedling borough.

Warning to Gedling borough residents over ‘fake’ Apple chargers

Trading Standard officers at Nottinghamshire County Council issued the alert following a national study found nearly all fake Apple chargers failed to protect against electric shocks.

Mobile phone taken after woman mugged in Colwick

The incident took place as she was walking down an alleyway between Valeside Gardens and Vale Road

Don’t let illegal puppies lead you into trouble, warns council

Dogs bought from illegal dealers could leave them with vet bills running into hundreds of pounds, they have been warned.

Police appeal after two sexual assaults take place in Mapperley Park in 12 hours

Two sexual assaults have been carried out on the Mapperley Park area within 12 hours of each other.

Spate of burglaries in Carlton and Burton Joyce area prompts police safety warning

Police said they received reports of one incident in the Onchan Park area of Carlton and two in the Burton Joyce area.

Bus firm to pay for pavilion art project at Carlton park

Nottingham City Transport is to pay for materials which will allow a graffiti artist to brighten up the pavilion at Onchan Park on Oakdale Road.

Sweet success for Woodthorpe Girl Guide who wowed Junior Bake Off judges

It was a ‘sweet moment’ for GirlGuide Jenna Ghattaora when she was at last able to share her recent success in CBBC’s Junior Bake...

Police warning to residents after burglaries in Bestwood

Police have warned people in Bestwood to be vigilant in the run up to Christmas after two burglaries in the area on Thursday.

Police make arrest in connection with reports of graffiti in Arnold town centre

Police have made an arrest after receiving numerous complaints about graffiti in Arnold town centre.

Rail fare hike for train passengers in Gedling borough next year

Average rail fares for train services in Gedling borough are to rise by 1.5% next year.

Protest group ‘baffled’ by council housing plans for green belt site in Gedling

Willow Farm Action Group say they are "baffled" and "frustrated" by Gedling Borough Council's proposals to build 110 new homes on green belt land near their village.

Santa is coming to town – find out when he’ll be riding around Gedling borough on his sleigh

Santa Claus is coming to town!Christmas is just around the corner and Santa has now confirmed the dates of his tour of Gedling borough.And...

Council warn people to keep away from sinkhole in Carlton park

Gedling Borough Council have today put additional fencing around a sinkhole in a Carlton park and are warning people to keep away.

Residents warned after sinkhole opens up in Carlton park

The sink hole appeared a few days ago on the playing field next to the Richard Herrod Centre

Gedling student teaches silver surfers about online safety

A computer student from Gedling has been bringing older people from across Nottinghamshire become more confident using the latest technology.

Parts of main road into Netherfield closed overnight this Monday for rail maintenance work

Parts of the main road into Netherfield will be closed overnight on Monday as contractors carry out maintenance work near Carlton Station.

Netherfield branch of TSB help fund Christmas meal for pensioners

The Netherfield branch of TSB this week presented St George's Centre with a cheque for £125 to help fund Christmas meal for town's pensioners.

Ghana charity trip a real eye-opener for Arnold opticians

Two opticians from Arnold were part of a group that completed more than 1,400 tests and dispensed nearly 3,500 pairs of donated specs during a charity visit to Ghana.

Christmas trees now on sale at Brooke Farm in Linby

The Christmas trees proudly nurtured by the team working on a farm that provides training opportunities to people with disabilities are now on sale.

Shoppers in Gedling borough urged to buy wisely on Black Friday

Around £6.7 billion is expected to be spent on Black Friday by UK shoppers as stores offer cut price deals on items such as TVs, vacuum cleaners and washing machines.

Tony Cave Column: Level crossing upgrades now complete

Our resident train expert Tony Cave shares the latest news from our local railway.

Police investigate reports of graffiti in Arnold town centre

Graffiti has appeared in town centre area over the last few days.

Police hunt two men after violent robbery at Sherwood store

A large quantity of cash was taken from the Budgens store on Mansfield Road during the robbery which took place just before 10pm.

Carlton businessman donates £500 to QMC unit who cared for cousin

Paul Green, 45, of Applegreen Promotions, donated the money to the Mother and Baby Unit at the Queen’s Medical Centre after they cared for his cousin,

Bestwood choir raises over £2,000 for brain injury charity

Bestwood Male Voice Choir last week handed over a cheque for £2,200 to Headway Nottingham, the choir’s chosen charity for 2016.

Council’s new register office opens in Arnold

Nottingham County Council’s Registration Service has refurbished two room rooms within the Grade II Arnot Hill House for its services.

Extra trains for Lincoln Christmas Market

East Midlands Trains will provide more than 25,000 extra seats to help customers enjoy Lincoln’s world famous Christmas Market this December.The Market takes place...

Black Friday email scam warning to Amazon users in Gedling borough

Online shoppers in Gedling borough are being warned of a new scam targeting Amazon users in the run up to Black Friday.

Where to see Christmas lights switch-ons in Gedling borough

The feel-good spirit of Christmas will soon be sweeping Gedling borough as festive lights are switched on.

Scam mail seized after being sent to homes of vulnerable people in Notts

A large amount of scam mail weighing in at 36 stones has been recovered from the homes of just six vulnerable people in Nottinghamshire

Take a chilly dip in Colwick waters this winter

Five ‘Chill Swims’ have been organised following the success of regular summer open water swimming sessions, which attracted an average of 50 swimmers a time.

KFC launch first festive burger at restaurants in Gedling borough

The Colonel’s Christmas Burger features an Original Recipe chicken fillet, a hash brown, cheese, lettuce and cranberry sauce with sage & onion stuffing mayonnaise.

Warning over fake parking ticket scam email

Fraudsters are sending out emails to people in Gedling borough purporting to be from a legitimate company that claim you have a parking ticket.

Pensioners in Gedling borough prepared to take dangerous driving risks risks during floods

Older drivers in Gedling borough take more dangerous risks in wet weather, according to a new survey* released as part of the Environment Agency’s Flood Action Campaign.

BLOODHOUNDS: Pet owners asked to back donation drive at Mapperley vets

Owners of large dogs are being asked to support a blood donation session taking place next month at a veterinary centre in Mapperley.A team...

Hundreds of Facebook users in Gedling borough receive ‘Dance of the Hillary’ hoax message

The message – which has spread across the popular Facebook Messenger application – warns users NOT to accept a video

Parents in Gedling borough urged to start applying for primary school places

Parents in Gedling borough are being reminded they need to apply to Nottinghamshire County Council to get their child’s infant or primary school place...

Calverton man jailed for making illegal audiobooks

Manrico Toschi made more than £50,000 on illegally reproduced audiobooks.

Mapperley hospice to shine a light in memory of loved ones

Light Up a Life events will take place at Nottingham Castle and at Nottinghamshire Hospice in November and December.

People in Gedling borough warned about iTunes scam email

Sophisticated email scam sees people receive message claiming to be from Apple and warning their iTunes subscription has expired.

Police release CCTV images of man following Arnold theft

Cash was taken from an office room on Front Street in Arnold

New benefit cap comes into force from today

The total amount workless households in Gedling borough can receive in benefits will be capped at £20,000.

Residents invited to have say on plans to sell off Mapperley community centre

Gedling Borough Council has sent a letter to local residents this week outlining reasons why the community centre in Haywood Road needs to be sold off.

Popular nurse to bow out from hospice work in style with fundraising feast

Penny Astill is celebrating her retirement in style by holding a charity meal at Amore’s restaurant in Gedling

Campaigners to fight plans for green belt housing in Gedling

Gedling Borough Council are proposing to use land at Willow Farm to build 110 homes

Take a look inside the new-look Springfield Inn at Lowdham following £500k makeover

The Springfield Inn on Old Epperstone Road will open to guests tomorrow (4) with a special VIP event and taster evening, following a short nine-day closure while the refurbishments were carried out.

41 homes to be built on site of former Blue Note pub in Carlton

Architects have drawn up plans to build homes on the site of a dilapidated pub in Carlton.41 homes are set to be built on...

Free fishing for kids in Gedling borough following shake-up of rod licences

Major changes to rod licence rules announced today by Environment Agency

Celebrations as Robin Hood travel smartcard hits £1 million sales mark

Smartcard allows cheaper travel on Nottinghamshire buses and trams

Hundreds of ex-miners from Gedling Colliery to attend commemorative event on Monday

Over 200 people expected to mark 25 years since last shift was completed at pit.

Gritting teams out and about in Gedling borough tonight

Teams take to roads after Met Office predict temperatures could drop towards freezing

New campaign urges businesses in Gedling borough to prepare for new £1 coin

Retailers reminded that 'pound as we know it won't be round for much longer'.

Arnold pub relaunched following £180k makeover

The Mayor of Gedling pulled the first pint of a new beer brewed especially to mark the completion of an Arnold pub's £180k makeover.The Mayor...

Calverton teenager handed top gong at youth recognition awards ceremony

Cameron-Lei Ford was amongst seven other teenagers from across the area who were picked up their 4Uth Awards during a ceremony held at Nottinghamshire County Hall in West Bridgford last night.

Masses of ladybirds reported across Gedling borough area

Residents take to social media to share accounts of seeing large numbers of the bugs climbing over windows, furniture and foliage.

Man who left Burton Joyce house ‘in derelict state’ to spite siblings fined almost £1,000

Mr Clayton was found guilty for failing to comply with notices served by Gedling Borough Council requiring that he tidy up the property at Bridle Road.

Female paddleboarding team strip naked for charity calendar shoot on Colwick Lake

The snaps are set to be used in a charity calendar to raise funds for a local mental health charity

Arnold care workers make shortlist for top industry awards

Three of the staff from Ernehale Lodge have been named as finalists in awards which recognise the best carers in the East Midlands.

People in Gedling borough warned about court summons scam email

Latest scam email claims to be from the Crown Prosecution Service and says you have to appear in court.

Police and council team up to tackle off-road biker problem in Bestwood, Calverton and Newstead

Teams say the operation, which took place on Sunday (23), was a success and video footage was taken.

Three arrests made in connection with death of Carlton man Tony Fisher

Two of the men have been released on police bail pending further inquiries.

Local businesses asked to back Hospice festive light appeal

A charity based in Mapperley is to dedicate a ‘light night’ to local businesses in the area who back their latest campaign.Nottinghamshire Hospice is...

WhatsApp users in Gedling borough warned about Sainsbury’s voucher scam

WhatsApp users in Gedling borough are being warned not to be fooled by a new scam message promising £100 in Sainsbury’s vouchers.The message is...

Campaigners win battle to secure future of park in Carlton

Council write to campaign group promising to shelve plans for housing at Onchan Park.

Who you gonna call? Arnold stylist takes Childline volunteers back to 80s

A hair stylist from Arnold today went a cut above to help take staff and volunteers at Childline back in time to mark the charity's 30th anniversary.

Gedling borough secondary school application deadline looming

Parents are being urged to get their applications in before Monday's (31) deadline.

Employers in Gedling borough warned of landmark holiday pay ruling

Gedling-based solicitors to offer courses to help firms understand latest ruling

Paper receipts could soon be a thing of the past for Tesco shoppers in Carlton

Supermarket giant is trialling Tap&Tag technology, which replaces paper receipts with digital receipts when customers make a purchase at one of its stores.

Warning over road safety to motorists in Gedling borough as clocks go back

On Sunday (30) we turn our clocks back at 2am which will officially signal the end of British Summer Time.
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