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Five things to do in Gedling borough this weekend, Friday 28 – Sunday 30 March

We share the best of what to do, see and eat this weekend

Man, 23, arrested after cannabis grow found in loft of Woodthorpe property

Police discovered the plants after a group of men were seen loitering outside the property.

You’re legen-dairy: Colwick firm hands £1k cash boost to city farm charity to help them with rising costs

A much-loved Nottingham city farm has received a cash boost from a Colwick firm following sharp rises in its operating costs.Stonebridge City Farm in St Ann's...

Scores on the doors: Latest food hygiene ratings for Gedling borough

Eateries are then given ratings for their standards, ranging from a 5 (Very Good) to 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary).

Letters: Make me leader of town board

Our readers from across the borough give their weekly take on the biggest issues impacting Gedling and beyond.

Sewage spilled into England’s waters for record 3.6m hours last year

The data from the Environment Agency showed that although the number of spills were down each spill lasted longer on average

Police ask people in Gedling borough to help protect victims of ‘cuckooing’

Cuckooing, named after cuckoos which invade the nests of other birds, is commonly used by criminals to take over a person’s home

Gedling Country Park celebrates 10 year anniversary

One of the most popular attractions in Gedling borough celebrates its 10th anniversary on March 28

Controversial plans for battery farm between Lambley and Burton Joyce approved

Councillors on the planning committee have tonight debated whether the plans to create this will go ahead

Gedling mayor to take on gruelling 80-mile cycle ride from Notts to Skegness for Parkinson’s cause

The Mayor of Gedling, Councillor Ron McCrossen will cycle from Nottingham to Skegness to raise funds for Parkinson's UK

Boost for market in Arnold as cash from prosperity fund pays for upgrade to stalls

The cash is coming from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund

Red noses at the ready – Rivendell View care home residents team up with local school children to raise cash for Comic Relief

The residents were joined by pupils from Rivendell Flying High Academy for the sale that raised almost £200 for the BBC charity

Morrisons in Netherfield to open ‘mums-only’ checkout lanes and make them feel truly special with free chocolate to celebrate Mothering Sunday

Morrisons in Netherfield is opening mums-only checkouts this Mothering Sunday to speed up the shopping trip and help make all mums feel truly special.

Latest Gedling borough crime map: what’s been reported on your street?

Each month Gedling Eye will chart every crime in the borough on an interactive map for readers to stay on top of what is happening and where.

Women in Gedling borough invited to join new weekly classes that will ’empower them’ through strength training

The classes are being set up as part of a new partnership between Gedling Leisure and Her Spirit

Gedling borough’s latest petrol and diesel prices – and where’s the cheapest to fill up

The hunt for Gedling borough's cheapest petrol and diesel prices continues.

Town history celebrated with new wooden sculptures at Arnold park

The wooden carvings have been created and placed in Arnot Hill Park

‘Families will really benefit’: New low-cost community grocer opens in Arnold offering food boxes for £4

The grocer welcomed its first customers at the Killisick Community Centre in Arnold

By-election called in Porchester ward after councillor resigns

A by-election will now be held on Thursday, May 1

Co-op to cut price of milk, bread, eggs for Aldi price match at borough convenience stores

The retailer claims that the campaign is the biggest of its kind in their stores.

Full list of road closures and roadworks planned across Gedling borough

If you're planning to travel through the borough take a look at our list to see whether your journey will be affected.

Arnold fish & chip shop closes its doors after 35 years – leaving devoted customers devastated

The Blue Circle, based on Front Street, served customers for the final time on Saturday

Search is on for new leader of Greater Carlton Town Board who have been handed £20m to help regenerate area

The search has now begun following the resignation of Sir John Peace, who stepped down as the interim chair this month.

New state-of-the-art road sweepers to boost street cleaning across the borough

The new road sweepers will be arriving just in time for Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean

Netherfield store unaffected as Morrisons axes 52 cafes and 35 meat counters

The supermarket giant, which has a store in Netherfield, said they had carried out a 'wide-ranging review'

Heritage group thanked for sharing fascinating history of Woodborough Hall with new owners

Following the purchase of the Hall in June 2022, the new owners of the hall wanted to find out as much as possible about the former occupants and it’s fascinating history. 

11 suspects charged over Notts drug conspiracy after police raids on Arnold and Carlton properties

The suspects appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court

Prove you are fixing potholes or lose funding, Starmer tells local councils

To keep their hands on the extra cash, local authorities must publish annual reports detailing progress on pothole fixing

CCTV appeal as man tries to spend £2,000 at Colwick store using stolen iPhone

A shopper tried to use the stolen phone to buy goods at the Argos store in Colwick

More than 40 Gedling borough roads to be improved using £72.7million highways improvement fund

Nottinghamshire County Council has announced it would be investing £72.7million in highways improvements.

Councillor secures funding for study into ‘critical’ fourth Trent crossing at Colwick

The study, which will assess the potential for a new bridge, will be paid for by the East Midlands Combined County Authority

Three arrested after spate of BB gun shootings at cars, buildings and bus stops in Arnold and Calverton

Officers have been investigating after reports of a spate of criminal damage in the area between March 13 and 20.

Work set to start on £100,000 revamp of Carlton play park

Work to transform Valley Road Playground will begin on March 24, thanks to a grant from FCC Communities Foundation.

Letters: A tram to Gedling is ‘much needed’

Our readers from across the borough give their weekly take on the biggest issues impacting Gedling and beyond.

Nottinghamshire Hospice boosts shopping experience for those with disabilities at borough charity stores

Nottinghamshire Hospice have said the changes have come in to effect at their shops in Burton Joyce and Mapperley.

Next steps for Gedling Borough Council reorganisation agreed

The Full Council met last night (19) at the Civic Centre to agree on the next stages of the Local Government Reorganisation set out by central government.

Gedling borough weather Thursday, March 20: Warm and dry with sunny

Gedling borough weather Sunday, June 30

Councillors expected to make final decision on plans for controversial battery farm near Lambley next week

Plans to build a new battery energy storage system on farmland near Lambley have been recommended for approval, despite opposition.

Arnold care home completes 62k dementia challenge walk with dogs

The event, held on Saturday March 15, saw participants walk through Gedling Country Park

Full list of road closures and roadworks planned across Gedling borough

If you're planning to travel through the borough take a look at our list to see whether your journey will be affected.

Carlton Town to slash admission prices for Premier League and EFL club season ticket holders this Saturday as they celebrate Non-League Day

The annual event is always scheduled to coincide with an international break and provides a platform for clubs to promote themselves to new fans

Police ‘concerned’ for safety of man missing from Daybrook area

Officers want to urgently want to hear from anyone who has seen him

Popular Mapperley restaurant to expand into former greengrocers

The deal came about after the owners of The Fruit Bowl decided to retire last year.

Future of six Gedling borough bus services now secure following £9m cash boost

These bus services that may have otherwise have been reduced or withdrawn have been saved

Netherfield gets funding boost for town improvements including new mosaic mural, railings and bins

Funds have been secured to make improvements to Netherfield town centre with a new mosaic mural, railings trees and benches being put in place.

Nottingham City Council combining with Gedling, Broxtowe or Rushcliffe is ‘preferred option’ for new authority, says leader

Following discussions at a Full Council meeting yesterday, Khan revealed the city would favour a ‘Nottingham + 2 model’

Sherwood Forest MP Michelle Welsh elected chair of new cross-party maternity group in Parliament

The APPG brings together MPs and Peers from across all parties to focus on improving maternity care

‘Vile’ racist graffiti was spray painted in Netherfield – so residents replaced it with a more positive message

A swastika was discovered spray painted on a building on Victoria Road; it's believed to be the second incident of similar graffiti appearing in the town.
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ARNOLD: Drone footage shows town lit up at night

The Matt DK account has been flying over Arnold, capturing the town from a bird's eye view

Latest planning applications put before Gedling Borough Council

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers will now decide. 

Gedling Lotto results: Winning numbers for Saturday, March 8, 2025

From every £1 ticket you buy, 60p will go to local good causes in the Gedling Borough and improve our community.

Nottingham City Transport announces changes to borough several bus services

Several changes are planned to Nottingham City Transport services in the borough later this month.The transport firm announced the planned changes to services will...

Linby football team need funds for ground improvements that will help secure promotion

Linby Colliery Welfare FC has launched a GoFundMe page to raise cash for improvements

Birds Bakery giving away free sausage rolls this Sunday at borough stores to celebrate launch of new family event

The offer is available for the next five weeks to celebrate the launch of ‘Family Sundays’

New study will look into possibility of extending tram to Gedling

The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) approved £300,000 to fund a feasibility study at a board meeting on Monday

NCC leader: ‘Road repairs a priority in latest budget’

The council leader says roads will be the priority as he reveals latest budget

Carlton man jailed after being caught with thousands of indecent images of children – some of them babies

A Carlton sex offender has been jailed for four years after detectives discovered a thousands of horrific child abuse images at his home.

Health team “thrilled” as training provided to police officers helps them save life of man suspected of overdosing in Calverton taxi

A Notts health team are 'thrilled' after learning that training they provided to Nottinghamshire Police officers led to them saving the life of a...

Councillor leads drive for feasibility study on fourth road bridge over River Trent at Colwick

Cllr Mike Adams, who represents Carlton East on Nottinghamshire County Council, has written to East Midlands Mayor Claire Ward, asking for funding towards the study

More than £33 million to be spent improving roads and bus services across Notts

The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) met on Monday, March 10, to discuss investment in major transport projects across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Full list of road closures and roadworks planned across Gedling borough

If you're planning to travel through the borough take a look at our list to see whether your journey will be affected.

Energy bills for households living near new pylon project could fall by £250 a year

Under powers in the government’s upcoming Planning and Infrastructure Bill, households within 500 metres of new or upgraded pylons will get electricity bill discounts of up to £2,500 over 10 years.

Outdoor cinema returning to Newstead Abbey with three films this September

The UK’s largest outdoor cinema will be returning to Newstead Abbey later this year.Each year Adventure Cinema holds hundreds of screenings across 60 destinationsFrom...

Latest planning applications put before Gedling Borough Council

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers will now decide. 

‘Financially troubled’ council pauses legal action against 23 local authorities including Gedling Borough Council

They had been aiming to recoup their money after losing more than £200m on a disastrous solar farm investment between 2017 and 2020.

Gedling Lotto results: Winning numbers for Saturday, March 8, 2025

From every £1 ticket you buy, 60p will go to local good causes in the Gedling Borough and improve our community.

Gedling MP visits city hospitals to thank staff for work over ‘challenging winter’

Michael Payne joined other Nottingham MPs to congratulate staff on the positive impact they had on planned and emergency care through winter

Councillors take on urban tree planting challenge to boost green spaces in Daybrook

Two Gedling councillors are helping to boost green spaces in Daybrook after taking up the Urban Tree Challenge.Councillor Kyle Robinson-Payne and Councillor Sandra Barnes,...

Police officers praised for saving life of man found ‘seriously ill’ in back of Calverton taxi

The officers began to administer CPR as they waited for paramedics to take over.

Community centre in Arnold finally receives defibrillator after three-year campaign

Killisick Community Centre, on Killisick Road, received the life-saving equipment earlier this week.

Arnold man with more than 17,000 child abuse images jailed

Lucas Banton was exposed by police when an email address linked to him was used to upload indecent videos of children to the internet.

Letters: Local politicians should unite in celebrating funding success

Our readers from across the borough give their weekly take on the biggest issues impacting Gedling and beyond.

‘County only’: NCC leader issues statement ahead of joint talks over reorganisation of Notts councils

Local authority leaders will come together next week to discuss three potential options for reorganisation

Council bosses to meet next week to discuss Notts unitary authority merger options

The nine existing local authorities would be abolished to create new unitary councils

Train performance stats to be displayed at stations in new ‘era of accountability’

Rail passengers across England will now be shown how often trains are cancelled and delayed at each station

Five things to do in Gedling borough this weekend, Friday 7 – Sunday 9 March

We share the best of what to do, see and eat this weekend

Young people in borough being targeted by rent fraudsters

Young people across the borough are being warned to be on their guard as new research reveals they are increasingly being targeted by rental...

Work coaches to focus on getting long-term unemployed back to work

The measures are being announced as the government faces having to make potential cuts of billions of pounds from the welfare budget.

Council announces plans to reduce annual parking permit price at Gedling Country Park following concerns it was ‘too high’

Gedling Borough Council tonight announced they would lower the proposed annual parking price at Gedling Country park following residents raiding concerns it was 'too high'.

Gedling Gala 2025 cancelled due to a ‘lack of volunteers’

A plea has been made to help save the event that's been going for almost 50 years

‘Enormous relief’ for charity as council U-turns on decision to stop funding supported accommodation in Mapperley

A charity providing supported accommodation services in Mapperley has avoided closure after the council U-turned on its decision to pull funding.

Tony Cave: New higher rail fares now in force at borough stations

Station adopter and local train expert Tony Cave brings us the latest news from our borough stations and railways

Report empty homes across borough and we’ll revamp them, says council

People across Gedling borough are being urged to report empty houses so they can be brought back into use by the council.

Arnold police station took part in amnesty that saw more than 40 blank firing guns and rounds of ammunition being handed in across Notts

Forces across the country took part in a four-week campaign aimed at taking certain models of top venting blank firers (TVBFs) out of harm’s way following a change in the law.

Gedling councillor and Notts police and crime panel member Boyd Elliott is serving 14-month drink-driving ban

Boyd Elliott, Nottinghamshire County Councillor for the Calverton ward, and a Gedling Borough councillor

New sculpture celebrating Arnold’s history will welcome visitors to town centre

The new artwork has been designed by local artist, Richard Janes

Remembering Mothers at Gedling Crematorium this March

Gedling Crematorium will be hosting a two-hour flower workshop on March 22

Local people to get more say on where £20m regeneration cash aimed at revitalising Carlton will be spent

Gedling MP Michael Payne has today confirmed that the funding has now been officially signed off

Full list of road closures and roadworks planned across Gedling borough

If you're planning to travel through the borough take a look at our list to see whether your journey will be affected.

Neighbourhood policing inspector for Gedling borough updates on crime fighting progress made during February and priorities for March

Gedling neighbourhood policing team's Inspector Heather Harding has provided an update on how they have progressed on tackling crime across the borough.

91% of parents secure first choice Notts secondary school places for their children

Parents have until March 16 to accept their child’s school place.

Latest planning applications put before Gedling Borough Council

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers will now decide. 

WEEKLY WALKS: A gorgeous circular walk taking you from Linby and through the grounds of Newstead Abbey

Each week we feature a guided walk which helps improve your fitness whilst also taking in some of the best countryside around Gedling borough

Major road resurfacing scheme announced for Colwick Loop Road, thanks to local councillor lobbying

The government recently gave Nottinghamshire County Council an extra £3.3 million to fund road repairs.

Colwick firm pumps cash into popular Ravenshead attraction

Papplewick Pumping Station has been hailed as “Britain’s finest Victorian waterworks”.

Praise for work at Gedling’s Jubilee Park as care home residents and offenders on Community Payback Order scheme team up to improve green space

As part of the latest Immediate Justice Day of Action, residents from the Rivendell Care Home in Gedling teamed up with offenders to improve Jubilee Park

Tree-mendous: 1,200 new trees planted as part of plan to create green lung at park in Mapperley

The major tree planting project at Digby Park, Mapperley, was completed on February 10, with over 1,200 new trees planted at the site,

GEDLING BOROUGH COUNCIL: Authority faces ‘struggle’ to manage financial risks after huge fraud case

Ex finance officer at Gedling Borough Council, Alan Doig, was found guilty of fraud by abuse of position

Old Nottingham directory is portal into Gedling borough’s bygone past

Here's how they recorded life back in 1853.

Mapperley hospice receives £72k boost from government to improve services and facilities

The county will receive £676,971 to support four hospices across the area including Nottinghamshire Hospice in Mapperley which has received £72,123.

Company proposing to create battery storage site near Lambley responds to concerns raised by residents and MP

Grenergy has submitted plans to create a battery energy storage system (BESS) site on green fields at Burton Wood Farm

New law would allow police to search properties for stolen mobile phones without warrants

The measure is just one of dozens covered in the bill that has a particular focus on smaller offences such as theft and antisocial behaviour

Full list of road closures and roadworks planned across Gedling borough

If you're planning to travel through the borough take a look at our list to see whether your journey will be affected.

Higher than expected rise in energy bills from April

It means a household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will see their annual bill rise by £111 a year

Two Gedling borough schools to offer free breakfast club from April

The schools are among 11 in Nottinghamshire which are among the early adopters of the government scheme

Views sought on Gedling Village conservation area proposal

Gedling Borough Council is now inviting residents to have their say during a consultation on the proposed boundary.

Carlton Town receives life-saving defibrillator thanks to local charity

Amanda Vennell from the Defibs for Grassroots Football charity presented the new state-of-the-art equipment to club management last week.

Warning to fly-tippers over rubbish by rail tracks in Netherfield

The rail operator said they had been contacted by Gedling Borough Council about flytipping on their land close to Manvers Street

Latest planning applications put before Gedling Borough Council

Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers will now decide. 

Arnold teenager who raped an underage girl in overgrown area in Daybrook jailed

Conner Dilkes, aged 18, assaulted the girl in July 2023 and was arrested soon afterwards.

The votes are in – MP’s Gedling Small Business Award 2025 winners revealed

Residents were invited to nominate and vote for their favourite businesses across Gedling - with 19 winners scooping an award.

WEEKLY WALKS: A picturesque circular walk taking you to Lambley and deep into the Dumbles

Each week we feature a guided walk which helps improve your fitness whilst also taking in some of the best countryside around Gedling borough

Gedling businesses encouraged to get social media savvy at March event

Social media has been a hot topic for several years, not least for business owners. Which channels should you use, what content should you...

Gedling borough’s latest petrol and diesel prices – and where’s the cheapest to fill up

The hunt for Gedling borough's cheapest petrol and diesel prices continues.

£1m promised to carry out urgent repairs at Newstead Abbey

Newstead Abbey will receive £1,482,882 towards its programme of urgent repairs, while the future sustainability of Creswell Crags will be supported with £499,999.  

Letters: ‘Nimby’ complaints about battery site ‘hilarious’

Our readers from across the borough give their weekly take on the biggest issues impacting Gedling and beyond.

MATCH REPORT: Sheffield 1-2 Carlton Town

A last gasp stunner by Niall Davie saw Carlton Town win 2-1 at relegation-threatened Sheffield.

Council says 230 patrols ‘busting myth’ parking wardens are never out

Burton Road and Beaumaris Drive in Gedling have been visited 65 times in the past year.

UPDATED: Cancellations and delays expected as software glitch takes some of borough’s electric buses off the road

A failed overnight software update has resulted in electric vehicles being taken off the road.

Underground tank that can hold 500,000 litres of rainwater installed in Carlton to protect borough from flooding and sewage spills into River Trent

Severn Trent has now installed a massive underground storage tank which is hidden from view underneath the car park of the Richard Herrod Centre on Foxhill Road.

Tougher restrictions on buying knives online to be introduced into law in bid to tackle knife crime

Stricter rules for online retailers selling knives will be introduced by the government, along with tougher penalties for those failing to enforce them.

Handler’s grief as ‘much-loved’ police dog Rambo who helped tackle crime across borough passes away

PD Rambo, an eight -year-old Belgian Malinois renowned for his bravery and loyalty, fell seriously ill at the end of last week

Gedling MP says he has ‘serious concerns’ about plans for battery storage site near Lambley

If plans submitted by developer Grenergy are approved, a BESS site would be built on green fields at Burton Wood Farm, off Spring Lane

Notts council leaders welcome local government reform but reject idea of city expansion

Nottinghamshire political leaders have welcomed the merging of councils in the Government’s proposed plans to overhaul local authorities, but they say Nottingham City Council’s borders should not be expanded.

Vandalised Arnold town church could be converted into new apartments

Cross Street Baptist Church will be redeveloped into nine flats after plans were to Gedling Borough Council.

People in Gedling borough being warned over fake Boots email scam targeting personal data

The scam involves fake emails that claim to be from Nottingham-based healthcare giant Boots.

Full list of road closures and roadworks planned across Gedling borough

If you're planning to travel through the borough take a look at our list to see whether your journey will be affected.

More than 130,000 money-savvy train passengers benefit from discounted ticket scheme on borough route

Since launching last year, EMR has sold 131,663 Advance Purchase tickets on the Nottingham to Lincoln and to Crewe routes.

Council funds improvements to late night bus services in Calverton

Nottinghamshire County Council will be part-funding improvements to trentbarton’s ‘Calverton’ evening service

Council to expand Smoke Control Area so it covers all of Gedling borough

Gedling Borough Council want to expand the control area to improve air quality and protect public health.

Headlight glare stopping a quarter of all drivers from getting behind the wheel at night

Dazzling headlights are becoming such a problem that a quarter of drivers are now avoiding taking to the roads at night, a new study by the RAC claims.

Public toilets in Arnold town centre to be closed by council after anti-social behaviour

Nottinghamshire Police has now called on Gedling Borough Council to close the public toilets on Wood Street permanently

Police issue statement to reassure residents after swooping on Mapperley address over weekend

Specially trained officers were called to a property on Bailey Drive

Gedling Lotto results: Winning numbers for Saturday, February 15, 2025

From every £1 ticket you buy, 60p will go to local good causes in the Gedling Borough and improve our community.

Beloved sensory garden in Carlton Hill overhauled thanks to cash from growth fund

Gedling Borough Council has been working with Nottingham-based contractors to develop the Garden for the Blind on Carlton Hill.

Burton Joyce bakery closes with owner saying ‘stress of it all just isn’t worth it’

Steph's Takeaway and Bakery, which is based on Main Street, announced the sad news on their Facebook page on Thursday

Cabinet gives Gedling council tax rise green light – with final approval required in March

Gedling Borough Council's draft budget for the financial year ahead was discussed at a meeting of senior councillors and officers on Thursday

Bus services will be forced to divert when busy Arnold road closes for three days

Cross Street will be shut all day on Monday, February 17, Tuesday (18) and Wednesday February (19) for Severn Trent Works.

Plans approved to demolish Arnold pub and build retirement flats

The plans were approved by Gedling Borough Council’s planning committee on Wednesday

Gedling solar farm will now operate until 2055– 15 years longer than originally planned

The site forms part of the former Gedling Colliery and is surrounded by Gedling County Park.

Developer completes purchase of £25m site for 50-home development in Arnold

Strata Homes' new development 'Grace' will be based on land off Killisick Lane after planning permission was granted in December 2024.
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