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New mental health unit opens in Gedling Village

Beacon Lodge will be run Nottinghamshire Healthcare in partnership with Turning Point and can accommodate up to 12 patients at a time.

Grandmother of Bestwood girl who died of brain injury jailed for child cruelty after retrial

The grandmother of a Bestwood girl who died of a brain injury has been jailed for seven years for cruelty after a retrial.Juanila Smikle,...

PIC OF THE WEEK: Sunset at George’s Hill in Calverton

Don Glover from Bestwood captured this beautiful image of sunset at George's Hill in Calverton.

Under-18s in Gedling borough to get cheaper bus travel across NCT network from today

New ticket costs only £2.50 for journeys around the city, or £5.00 to travel as far afield as Southwell or Loughborough on NCT’s network.

Facebook users in Gedling borough warned of latest scam that sees friends left out of pocket

Fraudsters hack into social media accounts and then message friends and try to scam them out of cash

Nominate healthcare professional in Gedling borough for recognition at awards event

Successful nominees will be recognised at annual OSCARS event held by Nottinghamshire Healthcare

Two apprentices join Mapperley school after wowing interview panel

Amy Barber and Beth Evans will join up with staff at Hazel Hurst School after wowing an interview panel

Gedling borough gears up to go to annual Goose Fair

Goose Fair is one of the most famous travelling fairs in Europe, with 720 years of history dating back to the middle ages.

Men from Bestwood and Arnold among drugs gang jailed for more than a century

The gang were sentenced after police uncovered their supply of drugs, which was being moved through Northamptonshire into Nottingham from London.

Mapperley trophy firm with over 30 years’ experience shares secrets behind art of engraving

SPONSORED CONTENT – Mapperley's Joblot Trophies & Gifts offer a personalised, bespoke service to each of their customers.

Have your say on council’s school admissions arrangement proposals

People in the borough are being invited to share their views on proposed school admissions arrangements for the 2018-19 academic year.

Motorists warned of delays as work begins on new Eco Expressway between Colwick and city centre

Motorists warned to expect delays during peak hours and rush hour while the works, which are expected to be completed by the end of 2017, take place

Teenagers in Gedling borough warned about distractions from electronic gadgets

Campaign devised to remind children and teenagers to keep their mobile phones, headphones and i-pods away while crossing borough's roads

Pathfinder 100 won’t serve Lowdham during roundabout works next weekend

Roundabout works are to have a major impact on the timetable of a bus service that runs through the borough next weekend.Passengers using Nottingham...

Did you see trio steal mountain bike from Arnold town centre?

The bike was taken from outside the Iceland store on Front Street in the town centre

Become a star on stage by signing up to new tenant theatre group

People attending free workshops will get chance to put on production at Nottingham Playhouse

School in Carlton recognised for international efforts

Carlton-le-Willows school has been rewarded for bringing the world into the classroom

New crematorium in Lambley set to open before end of year

New facility on Catfoot Lane in Lambley can deal with up to five funerals a day

Cyclist treated for minor injuries following collision with car in Calverton

Cyclist left with minor injuries after being hit by car which failed to stop.

Former Gedling mayor leaves his mark by donating thousands to We R Here charity.

Cllr Meredith Lawrence rounded off a successful year of fundraising with a donation of over £14,000 to locally based charity We R Here.

Prolific shoplifter banned from entering stores in Arnold town centre

Vanessa Younie was convicted of theft of items from the Asda supermarket in Front Street on two separate occasions

Police receive report of suspected distraction burglars in Gedling area

Three males matching descriptions called at home in Besecar Avenue to clean out guttering

Engineering works to impact trains from Gedling borough this weekend

Rail replacement buses will operate between Nottingham and Newark Northgate this weekend.

Elderly residents urged to remain vigilant after distraction burglary in Carlton

One of the group distracted elderly man while the others entered the property and stole a large quantity of cash.

Arnold optometrist shares ten tips for healthy eyes

To mark National Eye Health Week, Vineet Nehra, an optometrist at Specsavers Arnold, shares his wisdom on the unknown facts about eye health…Holistic health testAn...

Council warns flytippers ‘we’re watching you’ as CCTV introduced at dumping hotspots

Gedling Borough Council has purchased new state-of-the-art portable CCTV to catch offenders in the act.

Nottinghamshire men “beat and robbed” restaurant owner in Bestwood Country Park and blackmailed dad

Group were all sentenced to a total of 29 years imprisonment at Nottingham Crown Court

Council wants to hear from ex-miners for commemorative event at former pit site

Event in November being organised by the council along with The Friends of Gedling Country Park and Gedling Miners Welfare Supporters.

Landowners may have land taken by council to kick-start Gedling Access Road works

Authority now in talks with the other landowners about acquiring the remaining sections of land they need to construct the new road.

Digital expert from Carlton has advice for Yahoo users following hack announcement

Geoff Wing shares steps people can take to help make sure their accounts and devices are safe after 500 million accounts hacked into.

Eco Expressway plan for Colwick route into city gets green light

Buses, bikes and electric vehicles will now get priority along on route from Colwick into city

Grandmother found guilty of cruelty to children

A woman granted a retrial after appealing against her conviction for cruelty to children in her care has been found guilty.

People urged to report off-road bikers causing nuisance in Gedling borough

Nottinghamshire Police believe some of these off-road bikers are also linked to other criminal offences too.

People in Gedling borough urged to pause before handing over bank details as financial fraud doubles

The campaign has been launched as figures show one scam takes place every 15 seconds across the UK.

No rest for Rob as he gives up Sunday for back-to-back charity fundraisers

Gedling lad will run Robin Hood Mini-Marathon in the morning and play charity gig in Carlton during the afternoon.

Tenants celebrate completion of refurbishment at Netherfield housing complex

£250K refurbishment included the installation of new carpets, doors, and energy saving lighting throughout the building

Gedling Inn to become star attraction after £300k revamp

The investment will transform the former flaming grill on Main Road into a family-friendly village pub

Students in Gedling borough can get hands on public transport discount card from today

Robin Hood Student year pass offers students in Gedling borough great discounts on travel across buses and trams in the city for just £270.

Arnold store appeals for unwanted specs ahead of charity trip to Ghana

Members of Specsavers team off for ten-day trip to Ashanti region of Ghana to provide much-needed optical care to the locals.

Cows moo-ve into Gedling Country Park

Cattle on loan from Calverton farmer bought in to maintain grasslands in sustainable way

Carlton patients urged to have say on access to GP services

NHS chiefs keen to get better understanding of patients experiences on getting access to GPs

PIC OF THE WEEK: Open water swimmers in Colwick

Our Pic of the Week has been submitted by Ian Mansell who captured a group of open water swimmers taking a dip at sunset in Colwick.

Expert behind search for Richard III to give talk in Arnold

Matthew Morris was part of the team that discovered the bones of the King under a council car park in Leicester.

Gedling choir pitches for new talent

Taster sessions being held to attract new members to Fun Chorus

Rise in TV Licence fraud emails across Gedling borough

The scam email claims to offer the recipient a refund for over-payments of TV Licence fees.

CCTV images released after man assaulted in Carlton

Officers believe the man in the CCTV images could help them in their inquiries.

‘Too early’ for decision on dog ban at park’s new visitors’ centre says Gedling Borough Council

Authority react after claims made online that dogs would be banned from new facility at Gedling Country Park

Carlton park mural competition proves popular with local school children

Winners of contest which has attracted over 170 entries being chosen by local councillors during event at Onchan Park

Secondary school place race begins…

Parents urged to apply for places as October deadline looms

Campaign to save terminally-ill Arnold police officer raises £12k in just four days

Family of Sgt Phil Hogg hope to find £60,000 to pay for him to have pioneering cancer treatment in Germany.

Take a look inside Carlton le Willows new state-of-the-art table tennis centre

Olympic stars were on hand to put dignitaries and pupils through their paces at the opening of new state-of-the-art table tennis centre in Gedling.

Goodbye Gedling? Vernon Coaker’s seat would disappear if proposed voting boundary changes get go ahead

Sherwood constituency would inherit Arnold and Burton Joyce; Nottingham East would gain Carlton Colwick and Netherfield.

Phishing email scam warning to people in Gedling borough

The fake email in circulation claims to be from the City of London Police.

Gedling borough joins foster carer campaign amid county-wide shortage

Nottinghamshire County Council currently needs foster homes for 208 children across the county – and just over 100 of those are aged 11 or over.

Public urged to ‘dig deep’ to fund life saving treatment for Arnold police officer

Phil Hogg and his family have launched a ‘Go Fund Me’ page to try to raise around £60,000 for the treatment to prolong his life.

Young children in Gedling borough still exceeding sugar recommendation

Children aged 4 to 10 years are consuming more than double the recommended amount of sugar, although consumption of sugary drinks has fallen.

Football club to be recognised for charity efforts at reception with Mayor of Gedling

Gedling Southbank FC invited to Civic Centre after picking up the national Charter Standard Community Club award from the FA at Wembley Stadium.

Identities of mystery Bestwood village ‘yarn bombers’ revealed

Bestwood Village WI confessed to being behind the recent yarn-ageddon after people spotted their colourful creations dotted around the village.

New site to offer support for armed forces personnel in Gedling borough

New site to highlight ways in which the county council can supporting current and former services personnel and their families.

Charity meal that raises over £1,600 is just the starter for Steven

Event at village community centre held to help boost total he hopes to raise for The Big Issue Foundation.

Popular sites sharing wisdom of women merge to help keep founder’s legacy alive

Arnold writer amongst those in Notts contributing to hit site Henpicked

Help vote Gedling Country Park into UK top 10

Gedling Borough Council is urging people to back a bid to get Gedling Country Park into a list of the nation's favourites.

Colwick landlord fined £29,000 for renting out property infested with rats

The rental property on Alfreton Road was described as being in a 'filthy and verminous condition' 'with a rat infestation'.

Tenant singing group in search for new singers

Gedling Homes group looking for new people to join their ensemble and entertain people in the local community

Council offers top tips to avoid getting ripped off buying second hand cars

Nottinghamshire trading standards teams have offered their top tips to Gedling borough residents to help them avoid second-hand car scams

Another blooming great horticultural show in Gedling

Cars, clowns and spitfires wowed the crowds at annual event on Richard Herrod Playing Fields

Bed bugs – five tips to ensure you don’t bring them home

Bed bugs are not a sign of poor hygiene, but are more likely to affect those who travel frequently. Therefore, airline staff and travellers...

Students in Gedling borough warned to beware of bogus landlords

Scam-busters Action Fraud say seasonal rental fraud is an emerging trend with students looking for suitable accommodation around August

Free open days at borough gyms and leisure centres to mark National Fitness Day

The event is the largest celebration of physical activity in the UK and aims to encourage the community to get active by offering free facilities.

Plans to bulldoze ‘The Bruno’ and build new shops and flats submitted

It could be time to say goodbye to the empty Earl of Chesterfield building on Carlton Hill

Ex-social worker charged with historic sex offences at Bestwood children’s home

Lewis Castillo charged with five counts of indecently assaulting a girl aged under 16 at the Redtiles home in Bestwood

You must be registered to use Calverton recycling facility from today

Only those signed up to council registration scheme will be able to use the site from September 1

Dog owner found guilty of noise abatement breach in Mapperley

Noisy neighbour whose dog barked for up to ’12 hours a day’ found guilty of breaching noise abatement notice.

Tony Cave: More Sunday trains could soon be on the cards

Our resident train expert updates us with the latest news from the local railways this September.

Netherfield restaurant spared as Frankie and Benny’s announce closure plans

A spokesman confirmed Frankie and Benny outlet in Netherfield is not expected to close after announcing plans to close or sell 33 sites

Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Bestwood

18-year-old man and a 19-year-old man arrested this morning (28) on suspicion of attempted murder.

Digital expert from Carlton shares ways to stop WhatsApp sharing your data with Facebook

App owner announced this week they would start sharing data with Facebook as part of an update to its privacy policy.

VIDEO: Urban explorers take a look around the empty Blue Note pub in Carlton

In this video a team of urban explorers armed themselves with cameras and decided to take a peak around the empty Blue Note pub in Carlton.

Council leader reacts to CQC report on Willows Medical Centre

Cllr John Clarke said he is 'shocked' and 'saddened' by the findings of the CQC report into Willows Medical Centre in Carlton.

New lease of life for Broomhill House building in Gedling

Former unit will be renamed Beacon Lodge and will open to residents at the beginning of September 2016

Disabled youngsters urged to join soccer school at Calverton Miners Welfare FC

Disabled children are being urged to experience the thrill of football by signing up for a soccer school at Calverton MW.FC

Notts North & East CCG ‘shocked’ by findings in report on Willows Medical Centre

CCG say they have received a formal resignation from Dr Nyatsuro in relation to his GP contract.

Willows Medical Centre in Carlton placed in special measures

A surgery in Carlton has been placed in special measures after inspectors found the quality of care to be 'inadequate overall'.Inspectors from the Care...

Young people in Gedling borough warned about dangers of buying dodgy diet pills

Campaign launched to stop would-be slimmers shelling out for dangerous or useless products sold by illegal online suppliers.

Teenagers in borough to get cheaper bus travel

Minimum age for adult tickets will rise to 18 from end of August

Next phase of gas works means further diversions to bus routes in Arnold

Further diversions to buses serving the town until the middle of September

Students in Gedling borough warned off becoming ‘money mules’ for quick cash

Reports that people in borough are being recruited, sometimes unwittingly, as "mules" to transfer money illegally between bank accounts.

Could you be new voice of BT’s speaking clock?

People in borough urged to join contest being launched to mark clock's 80th anniversary

Strawberry cream tea party in Netherfield raises over £3,500 for breast cancer charity

Magicians, singers and saxophonist entertain the crowds at event held at Netherfield Primary School to remember best friend who died from the disease

Forest legend John Robertson announced as guest speaker at Carlton Town Christmas event

Double European Cup winner will entertain guests with stories from Forest's golden era at Christmas luncheon in December.

VIDEO: Ouse Dyke flooded areas of Carlton and Gedling back in summer of ’94

Ouse Dyke flooded parts of Burton Road and Conway Road after long wet summer 22 years ago.

Disabled people offered ‘life changing’ grants to help make homes more accessible

Disabled people are being offered grants of up to £30,000 to cover the cost of adapting their homes to make them more accessible.

Gedling cancer survivor takes to high seas in four-day yachting adventure

Rhianna Burrows, from Gedling, joined crew on one of six yachts that sailed around the Solent with the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust.

Victims of hate crime in Gedling borough offered support by charity

Independent charity operates a service to hate crime victims in Nottinghamshire

Rail passengers in Gedling borough see fares rise at double the speed of wages

Findings come as government announce regulated rail fares will increases by 1.9% from January.

Gas customers in Gedling borough could get refund if meters were read incorrectly

Customers with imperial meters that were misread as metric have been overcharged.

Fraudsters issuing fake British Gas bills to Gedling borough residents

Fake email utility bills link to a virus that takes over computers.

Force unveil portrait of police dog killed in action on Colwick Loop Road

Force was inundated with sympathetic and supportive messages from around the world following death of Rebus.

People with disability in borough urged to sign up to new emergency services scheme

Those that sign up to Pegasus get a swifter service as they don't have to give their name, address and number when calling 999

Calverton care home deaths: Two released without charge

Two women who were arrested on suspicion of murder after two deaths at a Calverton care home have been released without charge today.The women...

Bestwood,Carlton and Daybrook men among gang jailed for over 50 years for drugs plot

Gang jailed for more than 50 years for their involvement in plots to supply drugs to Nottinghamshire and West Midlands.

Gadget fans warned over drone scam

Fraudsters are using online shopping websites to advertise nonexistent drones of various specifications for competitive prices.

East Midlands Trains named best in UK by passengers

Train operator rated as the highest performing with 77.7% satisfaction, 3.3% higher above the transport industry average

Carlton man charged after 30-year-old hit by car in St Ann’s

A Carlton man has been charged after a man was hit by a car in St Ann's on Saturday morning.

Courier scam warning to online sellers in borough

Fraudsters get victims to pay 'courier fee' up front

Bus firm announces plans to reduce Sky Blue 47 service when council funding ends later this month

Nottingham City Transport bus will no longer serve Oxton, Moor Lane Caravan Park, Epperstone or Lowdham from the end of this month.

Expert offers advice on where best in Gedling borough to catch Perseid meteor shower

We contacted Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society for advice on how best to watch the dazzling display.

VIDEO: See Gedling village residents in these classic 70s Persil commercials

Do you recognise any of the people from Priory Road who took part in these vintage commercials?

Police speak to woman seen taking photos in Jackie Bells Play Area

Worried parents contact force as they believed the woman was taking pictures of their children on the park in Netherfield.

Gedling football team make appeal after new kits for youth team stolen

A Gedling football team is appealing to the public for information after a batch of brand new kits were stolen from outside the home of the team manag

Young fundraiser from Arnold stirs up support for guide dog charity

An eight-year-old girl from Arnold has stirred up support for a leading guide dog charity by holding a bake sale in her local community to raise funds

Fraudsters target car buyers online in Gedling borough

Victims receive emails claiming to be from ‘Amazon Payments’ or ‘Amazon Flexible Payment Services’ after agreeing to buy.

Recycling registration reminder to Calverton centre users

Nottinghamshire County Council, who run site in Hollinwood Lane, urging people to register their vehicle before September deadline.

Pre-school pupils in Gedling bid farewell to ‘adored’ leader Sheila

Dedicated and “adored” pre-school leader has stacked the chairs in the church hall for the final time as she retires after over 45 years.

Translators wanted from across Gedling borough to volunteer at city’s main hospitals

People fluent in second language from across Gedling borough are being urged to volunteer for the interpreting and translation service at Nottingham

Have say on neighbourhood plan for Calverton

Calverton Parish Council are inviting people to have their say on a draft neighbourhood plan proposal for the area.

Do you recognise this man? Police release CCTV images after Carlton Hill burglary

Police are interested in speaking to this man who was captured on CCTV in connection with a burglary in Carlton Hill.The burglary took place...

Arnold buses to be diverted during gas works in August

Nottingham City Transport's 25, 53, 58 and N58 bus services affected

Care home in Bestwood Park achieves ‘good’ rating

Site one of six Nottingham City Council services to achieve rating after visit from inspectors

Police warn parents in Gedling borough about vile scam texts telling them their child has been in a car crash

Vile texts tell victims their child has been injured in a car accident and has been forced to use someone else’s phone to get in touch.

CCTV: Police renew appeal after robbery at Arnold petrol station

A member of staff was threatened and the robber fled with cash from the till

Lloyds branches across Gedling borough at risk as bank announces 200 are to close

Bank blaming changes to customer behaviour and anticipated cuts to interest rates following Brexit

Time travel around Gedling borough with Google Street View

Thanks to this fantastic new feature on Google Street View you can now see for yourself how things have changed around you.

Bestwood man to be deported for car clocking

Mechanic and brother-in-law jailed for clocking cars by over one million miles ordered to pay back over £160,000 of ill-gotten gains.

Colwick firm to help fuel new fleet of bio-gas buses

Roadgas, who are based on Colwick Industrial Estate, will provide feeling facilities to Nottingham City Transport

Severn Trent Water fined £426k for polluting brook in Nottinghamshire

Severn Trent Water has been fined nearly half a million pounds after raw sewage leaked into a Nottinghamshire brook on three separate occasions.The water...

Bestwood park numbers boosted by Pokémon Go!

Rare creatures have also been spotted at council's other country parks

Man banned from Arnold street for three years after crime spree

Darlton Oliver was already on bail for incidents of damage on Edwin Street when he committed further similar offences last weekend

Counterfeit tobacco sellers from Gedling hit with £60k confiscation order

A judge has ordered two brothers from Gedling to pay back around £60,000 raised through the sale of counterfeit cigarettes.Peter Dye, 59 from Beaumaris Drive,...

Warning to Landrover owners around Gedling borough after spate of thefts

Vehicle owners urged to be alert after theft in Sherwood

Country park flying the Green Flag for Gedling

Former colliery site awarded prestigious Green Flag award from Keep Britain Tidy just 12 months after first opening to the public.

Swarms of flying ants could be about to descend on Gedling borough…

Are you geared up for #FlyingAntDay?

Have your say on future healthcare plans for borough at annual meeting

Five-year strategy to be shared at event being held at offices in Carlton

Gedling MP to dig up pre-school’s past at farewell family fun day

Former pupils and staff will gather on Thursday to say goodbye to the building that has housed a popular pre-school for the past 46...

Winnie celebrates her 105th birthday in style at Civic Centre in Arnold

She was born three years before the start of the First World War – and today Winnie Norman celebrated her 105th birthday in style.Winnie,...

Fraudsters impersonating phone companies to get hold of personal details

People in Gedling borough warned about latest scam

Villages to lose bus service as council cuts funding for Sky Blue 47

Axe falls on part of route covering Calverton, Oxton, Moor Lane Caravan Park, Epperstone and Lowdham.

Police issue warning as Pokémon Go craze sweeps Gedling borough

Game, which has topped the app charts, is proving just as popular in Gedling borough

Warning over phone scam asking for money to remove people from cold caller lists

Callers asking Gedling borough residents for cash to use free service

VIDEO: Old film footage captures what life was like in Netherfield during 1974

Bourne's textile factory dominated the town landscape 42 years ago

Yarn bombers bring colour to Arnold in time for borough arts festival

PEOPLE of Arnold have shown what a close-knit community they are after pulling together to yarn-bomb parts of the town centre

Would-be foster carers invited to drop-in session at Woodthorpe Library

People interested in becoming foster carers are being invited to a drop-in session being held in  Woodthorpe next Wednesday.The session will take place at...

Plans for new £1.2m visitors centre at Gedling Country Park revealed

New plans include cafe and heritage display following public consultation

Nottinghamshire Police set to recognise misogyny as hate crime

Force first in country to to add new category which will apply to range of incidents reported
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