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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

CCTV: Police appeal after stolen bank card used in Lowdham shop

Card was stolen from car in Mansfield

Man charged with rape and kidnap of woman in Arnold 24 years ago

63-year-old bailed to appear at Nottingham Crown Court in August

Arnold bus service named official travel partner for annual Robin Hood Festival

Popular service chosen to take passengers to Sherwood Forest for family event

Nottingham City Transport workers ride into sunset together after over 60 years of service

Couple who met at Sherwood depot retire from bus firm today

Over 100 photos to be added to Woodborough Heritage picture collection

New albums created on heritage group's popular website

New safety campaign highlights dangers of playing on vacant building sites in borough

Graphic images show injuries caused by playing on vacant plots

Remarkable 1948 film shows rare footage of what life was like at Gedling Colliery

68-year-old film documentary captures how the pit increased its output following the introduction of new technology.

Android users in Gedling borough warned about malware that mimics popular apps like Facebook

Android users across Gedling borough are being warned about a new piece of malware that can mimic the look and feel of popular apps...

Pic of the week: All Hallows Church in Gedling

Gedling Eye's Pic of the Week was taken by Andrew Bacon who lives in Gedling.It features  All Hallows  Church in Gedling Village.The church dates from...

Tony Cave Column: Did you know train tickets valid to and from both stations?

Our resident train expert, Tony Cave, provides a July update on the railways

Carlton and Netherfield men jailed after St Ann’s drug gang exposed

Three illicit businesses dealing in heroin and crack cocaine, conducted almost exclusively over the phone.

Campaigners rally to try and save Mapperley community centre from closure

Hundreds of people sign petition in a last ditch bid to save community centre from being sold to developers.

Police issue CCTV in hunt for Sherwood Co-op robber

Police would like to trace man pictured in released images

Carlton Hill councillor issues hate crime warning following UK Brexit vote

Scroggie vows to get tough with those carrying out hate crimes in Carlton Hill

Man arrested over attempted robbery at Colwick car showroom

35-year-old man arrested by detectives searching for man behind

Police warning over fake letterbox scam

Fraudsters are thought to be harvesting bank details by glueing fake mail boxes outside people’s houses.The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) is warning people...

Gedling MP Coaker resigns from shadow cabinet

MP for Gedling and shadow secretary of state for Northern Ireland Vernon Coaker has joined 11 other members of the shadow cabinet and resigned.The...

Driveway doorstep caller warning to Gedling borough residents

Cold callers have been offering to resurface driveways.

55% vote to leave EU in Gedling borough

55% of people in Gedling borough have voted to leave the EU after 43 years.67,635  votes were cast in the borough in total. 37,542...

White goods fire warning to homeowners in Gedling borough

People are being warned to check no outstanding recall notices exist on their dishwashers, tumble dryers, washing machines and fridge freezers.

Fashion show being held to help fund pre-school move

School moving to Richard Herrod Centre this September

Jobs under threat at Carlton Hill convenience store as firm looks to go into administration

Plans announced just nine months after store was bought from Morrisons

Flour power: Netherfield apprentice secures top job at city’s historic windmill

A former apprentice from Netherfield has landed the top job at Nottingham’s iconic Green’s Windmill.John Bellingham has been appointed as head miller after spending...

Former Arnold takeaway owner fined more than £3k for food hygiene failings

The former owner of an Arnold takeaway has been fined £3428 after pleading guilty to failing to comply with Food Hygiene Improvement Notices.Saqib Hussain...

Turpin Avenue residents come together to celebrate at Queen’s 90th birthday street party

Local councillors helped fund a bouncy castle, inflatable limbo and other enjoyable activities during the afternoon.

Arnold Carnival 2016: Thousands flock to park to enjoy free two-day event

People from acrosss the borough enjoyed, food, drink and the fairground at annual event

Could one of these bikes recently recovered by police be yours?

Officers are trying to locate the owners of the bikes recovered from an address in Ashfield

Carlton school gets pat on the back from MP for award win

Vernon Coaker visited a Carlton primary school today to congratulate them on winning a prestigious award

Traffic-calming measure campaign wins support from Gedling Borough Council members

Two local councillors have today backed a campaign by residents calling for traffic calming measures to be installed in a Carlton road.Residents in Prospect...

Cold-calling conman from Bestwood avoids jail

Duo found guilty at Nottingham Crown Court for swindling £291,000 out of customers

Warning to Gedling borough residents after fake police scam call asking for money

Criminals claimed to be officers from the Metropolitan Police Flying Squad

No prospect of traffic-calming measures for Carlton road says council

A local council says it has no plans to install traffic-calming measures in a Carlton road despite residents claiming it's an accident black spot because...

Cycle path improvements ‘wheelie’ great for Colwick Park users

A £7,000 scheme to improve Colwick Park for cyclists, walkers and runners has now been completed. The work was completed as part of Nottingham City...

“Someone is going to get killed!”

Residents in Carlton have spoken of their fears and frustrations after another accident took place in their road earlier tonight (14).People living in Prospect...

Flash flooding hits parts of Gedling borough…again!

Parts of Gedling borough were again been hit by flash floods yesterday afternoon just days after the area was deluged in water following heavy...

Borough businesses urged to bid for share of £6m county growth fund

Colwick metal firm gets over £175k in funding to help create a number of jobs locally

Patients begin search for new GPs after closure of Carlton medical centre

Patients in Carlton and surrounding areas were today looking elsewhere for medical care after a surgery was unexpectedly closed by inspectors.Over 4,000 patients will...

SCAM ALERT: Businesses in Gedling borough warned about latest counterfeit cheque con

Businesses in the borough are being warned by police to be on the alert if a customer requests to pay for goods by cheque...

Suspect in attempted Sherwood TSB bank robbery caught on CCTV camera

CCTV images of a man wanted in connection with an attempted robbery of a bank in Sherwood have been released.At around 9.10am, on April...

Six roads to close in Gedling borough for Queen’s birthday celebrations

Celebrations will be in full swing across Gedling borough over the weekend to mark the Queen’s official 90th birthday.Six roads in the borough will...

Guide dog charity campaigner from Arnold recognised with volunteers award

A blind woman from Arnold has been recognised with a regional award for her campaign work on behalf of a local charity.Mel Griffiths won...

New public weighbridge opens in Calverton

A new weighbridge has been opened to the public in Calverton.The new facility, which is based at RC Tuxford Exports, in Hollinwood Lane, can...

Colwick primary school head teacher chosen for event in Parliament

A head teacher from a Colwick primary school has been selected to attend the tenth annual Teachers’ Institute in the Houses of Parliament.Chris Belton,...

Arnold club boxer who feared he would never fight again crowned champion

A boxer who feared he would never fight again after being involved in a serious car crash just seven months ago has been crowned...

May’s monthly area crime update from borough police teams

Here's the latest monthly crime update from police teams across the borough...ARNOLD, CALVERTON, RAVENSHEAD and VILLAGESOn June 4, police received calls about two males...

Blind charity launches appeal for volunteers in borough

A charity that offers a service to help people in the borough with sight loss get out and about is appealing for volunteers.Guide Dogs’...

People invited to have say on new plans for bus and bike lanes in Colwick

People in Gedling Borough are being invited to have their say on proposals for new bus and bike lanes between Colwick and the city...

Students in Gedling borough targeted in latest phishing email scam

Students living in Gedling borough are being warned about a new phishing attack targeting those attending universities.The email, which claims to be from the...

Carlton digital expert says Outlook and Hotmail junk mail problem is being resolved

A digital expert from Carlton has assured users of a free email service that a problem causing their inboxes to be inundated with junk...

CCTV images released after Lowdham Co-op theft

Police have released CCTV images of a pair of men they want to speak to following a theft the Co-op store in Lowdham.The theft...

Don’t give ‘red card’ to workers for watching football during Euro 2016, Acas tells Gedling borough firms

Firms based in Gedling borough are being urged to be flexible with staff and even consider allowing them time off during the Euro 2016.The...

Council urge people in Gedling borough to seek reputable traders for gas work

People in Gedling borough are this week being urged to seek a reputable trader if undertaking gas work after it was revealed in a...

Young people in Gedling borough invited to sharpen skills at new summer camp

Young people from across Gedling borough are being given the chance to sharpen their skills in skateboarding, video game design, basketball, photography and drama...

Guide dog owner from Arnold seeks tougher penalties for taxi refusals

A visually-impaired woman from Arnold is calling for taxi and minicab drivers to face tougher sentences if caught illegally turning away passengers with guide...

Police appeal for driver who witnessed Ravenshead crash

Police are appealing today for a driver who witnessed a serious multi-car crash on the A60 near Ravenshead to come forwardA man approached officers...

Work begins on state-of-the-art table tennis centre at Carlton academy

Pupils at a school in Carlton can look forward to putting their table tennis skills to the test this autumn after building work began...

WhatsApp Gold scam warning to Gedling borough residents

Smartphone users across Gedling borough are being warned not to be tricked into downloading a fake version of WhatsApp that will infect their device...

Gedling borough residents reminded legal highs are banned from today

People in Gedling borough are being reminded that“legal highs” will be banned from tomorrow as the Psychoactive Substances Act 2016 comes into force.The act...

Man with links to Carlton absconds from Derbyshire prison

A man with links to the Carlton area is on the run from Sudbury prison in Derbyshire.Shawn Anthony Khera (27) absconded from the prison...

Residents urged to have say on future building plans for borough

Residents are being given the chance to voice their views on future developments being planned across Gedling borough over the next 12 years.Consultation...

Small businesses in Gedling borough being targeted in money laundering scam

Small businesses across Gedling borough are being warned to be on the lookout for a new scam which could see them being tricked into...

Teen jailed for dangerous driving that led to death of police dog Rebus on Colwick Loop Road

A teenager was today sentenced for dangerous driving in a car without a licence which resulted in the death of police dog on Colwick...

New hearing aid technology showcased at Arnold high street store

Customers at an Arnold hearing centre were greeted by a local hearing dog and a ‘Big Ear’ character at an awareness event last month.To...

Council awards grant to scheme offering virtual tours of Notts landmarks to elderly in Gedling

A scheme that takes elderly care home residents in Gedling borough on a virtual tour of some of Nottinghamshire's most famous landmarks has received...

Former Carlton preschool pupils and staff invited to attend fun day in July

A preschool in Carlton is inviting former pupils and staff to a fun day being held in July to mark their move from...

Police dog killed while pursuing suspects in Colwick

A police dog has died in a "tragic accident" after he was hit by a vehicle while chasing suspected criminals on Colwick Loop Road...

ExLibris volunteers donate cash raised at charity bookstall in Carlton to local good causes

Volunteers from ExLibris have handed over cheques to two charities after raising more than £2,000 for them at a book sale earlier this month....

Splendour organisers on hunt for Gedling borough talent to entertain crowds at this year’s festival

Splendour is on the hunt for the best entertainers across Gedling borough to create its vibrant fringe offer for the 20,000 crowds expected at...

Mapperley man jailed for over eight years after £5.5m drugs haul seized by police

A Mapperley man was part of a gang jailed for more than 30 years after a £5.5million drugs haul was discovered in Nottinghamshire.Ninety-seven litres of...

Last chance for first-time buyers to get help onto property ladder from Gedling Borough Council

First-time buyers in Gedling borough still have time to sign-up for a council scheme which gives them a lift onto the property ladder.The Local...

Trains to call at Carlton Station every half hour on Saturdays following launch of new timetable

Train passengers using Carlton Station are to benefit from an improved Saturday service.East Midlands Trains has announced a new “faster, more frequent Saturday train...

Council staff throw weight behind colleague’s bid to become world bench-press champion

Staff at Gedling Borough Council have thrown their weight behind a colleague's bid to become world bench-press champion by helping fund her trip to a tournament...

Charity booksale in Carlton raises record amount for local good causes

An charity book sale held last weekend in Carlton raised a record amount for local good causes.Organisers behind the ExLibris book sale, which took...

Four men from Carlton and Arnold charged over fight involving football fans

FOUR men from Carlton and Arnold are among seventeen who were today charged with affray following a city centre fight involving Nottingham Forest and...

Bestwood man jailed for ‘clocking’ over one million miles off cars

A car dealer from Bestwood has been jailed for “clocking” over one million miles off car odometers he was selling.Marcin Kaminski, of Pavior...

Men from Arnold and Carlton among 17 arrested in connection with city centre fight between football fans

Four men from Arnold and Carlton were among seventeen arrested this morning in connection with violent disorder involving football fans from Nottingham’s two football...

40 residents attend meeting to have say on fate of former youth club building in Gedling

Around 40 residents attended a meeting last week to have their say on the fate of a building that used to house a popular...

Bogus council contractor targets Gedling borough residents in driveway con

A council is urging Gedling borough residents to be cautious of a conman posing as a council highway contractor and offering to resurface their...

Villagers in Woodborough prepare to mark 50th anniversary of plane crash

Residents in Woodborough are putting together plans to commemorate the anniversary of a plane crash that took place in the skies above the village...

Tony Fisher Murder: Two more charged

Two more people have been charged with the murder of Carlton man Tony Fisher..The 58-year-old was found dead at his home in Coningswath Road...

Colwick woman and partner who prayed on woman after night out jailed

A Colwick woman and her partner were today jailed after sexually assaulting a vulnerable young female on a Nottingham street.Michelle Cooper, 50, of Stratford...

Pet fraud warning issued after fake puppies and kittens appear for sale on auction websites

A national fraud agency has issued a warning to animal lovers in Gedling borough after a spate of fake pets appeared for sale online.Action...

iPhone users in Gedling borough warned of new scam

Apple are today warning iPhone users in Gedling borough of a scam targeting its customers.The new phishing scam aims to take advantage of unaware...

Petition launched to see if Newstead drinkers have thirst for micropub plan

A woman from Newstead has launched a petition in the hope locals will back her plans to launch a new micropub in the village.The...

Carlton Hill stabbing: Three people arrested by police

Three people were arrested yesterday morning in connection with a serious assault in Carlton.Police were called to the incident at the junction of Carlton...

Gedling MP and council leader walk through Arnold town centre in blindfolds to support Guide Dogs cause

Trying to get around the streets of Arnold town centre on a daily basis if you’re blind or visually impaired can be a challenge.And...

Have say on future of former Gedling Youth Club building at meeting

People in Gedling village are being given the chance to help decide the fate of a building that used to house a popular youth...

Facebook users in Gedling borough being recruited to sell fake goods on eBay

Facebook users in Gedling borough are being recruited to sell empty cereal boxes or no goods at all which they believe to be items...

Transport service in Gedling borough gets thumbs up from passengers

A transport service for elderly and disabled people in Gedling borough has been given the thumbs up by passengers in a recent survey.The Gedling...

Gedling Mayor to take final bow at Arnold charity talent show

The curtain's up for current Mayor of Gedling Meredith Lawrence as he prepares to host his final fundraiser this May. Cllr Lawrence will be taking...

Cleaner trains for passengers at Carlton, Netherfield and Burton Joyce stations

Train passengers using Carlton, Netherfield and Burton Joyce stations are now benefiting from cleaner trains and stations as part of a £13 million investment...

Could owner of 19th century textbook found by Carlton volunteers be inspiration for Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley?

Could the original owner of a 19th century maths textbook have been the inspiration for D.H Lawrence’s legendary literary creation Lady Chatterley?That’s what...

Citizens Advice Bureau cold call reports trigger warning from trading standards

Nottinghamshire County Council Trading Standards are warning people to be aware of bogus phone calls purporting to be from Citizen’s Advice Bureau after reports...

Crowds gather in Gedling Country Park as beacon is lit to mark Queen’s milestone birthday

Hundreds of people from across the borough descended on Gedling Country Park this evening to join in celebrations marking the Queen's 90th birthday.Despite the...

Retired PCSO’s vision for new village CCTV camera becomes a reality

A retired PCSO who focused all his efforts on getting a new CCTV camera installed in his village was today invited to see it finally unveiled.John Taylor...

Football fans in Gedling borough warned about online ticket scam

Gedling borough residents are being warned to avoid buying football tickets on social media following an influx of reports to police about fraudsters targeting...

Why does the the Queen have two birthdays each year?

Tonight, people from across the borough will be descending on Gedling Country Park to witness the lighting of a beacon to commemorate the Queen’s...

Pre-school to abandon home of 46 years and make move to leisure centre

One of the borough's oldest pre-schools is on the move after bosses decided to leave the church building that's been its home for over 45 years.Carlton Hill...

Muslims in borough warned over scams linked to Hajj

Muslims in Gedling borough are being warned about fraudsters trying to con them out of cash by offering bogus travel packages to Mecca –...

Man from Gedling who sexually abused boy jailed

A man from Gedling who sexually abused a child over several years has been jailed. Andrew Tizzard, 48, was sentenced to 15 years in prison...

Majority of Nottinghamshire children get preferred primary school places

An overwhelming majority of Nottinghamshire youngsters have landed a place at one of their preferred schools today.Nottingham County Council today contacted 9275 parents to...
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