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

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

Councillor Sam Smith has now been elected as the new leader of Nottinghamshire County Council.

KH Hair in Arnold has handed over gift donations to the local branch of the Salvation Army to help families whose children may be...

Royal Mail has launched a special postmark to encourage early posting.

The government announced in the October budget that employers' national insurance contributions will rise to 15% from April 2025

The roadworks and road changes include things such as speed alterations, repair works and changing the layout of the roads. 

Applicant Rowntree Equine Therapy Ltd submitted plans for the facility to Gedling Borough Council in July 2024.

Officers were called after reports of people fighting at the Texaco in Westdale Lane East

Ahead of the festive period, the transport companies have confirmed no buses will operate on Christmas Day or Boxing Day

Gedling Borough Council have requested that the land is used for the siting of 12 market stalls

Nottingham City Council posted: "Colwick Park & Ride remains closed today - we apologise for the short notice."

They will be collecting today at the superstore between 10am and 3pm.

Forty-nine-year-old Sithembile Kona, of Mapperley, Nottingham, was pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of emergency services who attended.

History was made in Parliament yesterday as MPs backed proposals to legalise assisted dying.

A project to develop a memorial in Gedling Country Park for the UK’s longest-reigning monarch has begun with tree and wildflower planting

The church, in Cross Street, was last used as a place of worship in 2020.

Fifteen counterfeit phones were recovered, along with fake Apple AirPods and watches

Gedling borough has a new inspector in charge of Neighbourhood Policing.

The items were stolen during a burglary on October 9, 2024.

For those aged 16-25, 59% said that BookTok or book influencers helped them discover a passion for reading.

This week we have uncovered the history of a number of watering holes in Mapperley

The supermarket giant has a store on Victoria Retail Park in Netherfield and regular shoppers said there was very little on offer.

Ethsham Ul-Haq Ghafoor, aged 26, of Sherwood Rise, known to his friends and family as Shami, was shot dead in his taxi on Tuesday, November 22, 1994.

Applications are now open for 750 state schools with primary aged-pupils to join the “early adopter scheme”

Each month, Gedling Eye tries to find out what our local MPs have been up to in their constituencies and in the House of...

The upcoming leader of Nottinghamshire County Council says he has a “big task” ahead as the Conservative Group plans for the authority’s election next...

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) decided to take action against Charnwood Care Home following an inspection in July and August.

The roadworks and road changes include things such as speed alterations, repair works and changing the layout of the roads. 

Gedling councillor Sam Smith will replace Ben Bradley as Nottinghamshire County Council's leader after a vote by his party this morning

Police are looking to trace this man after a staff member was assaulted by a suspected shoplifter at a superstore in Arnold.

Ethsham Ul-Haq Ghafoor was shot dead in his taxi on Tuesday, November 22, 1994.

The flood alerts have been given to areas close to the River Trent

75 of the 130 stores have been snapped up by the saviour of Wilko in a so-called pre-pack deal.

The metal tank the two men were working on was projected high into the air before crashing to the ground nine seconds later.

Cllr Richard Jackson confirmed his decision to stand for leader with the Local Democracy Reporting Service on Friday (November 22).

He was found by a milkman at 4.30am at Lambley Lane Playing Fields

It will rise to £1,738 from the current level of £1,717 - an increase of 1.2%.

Plans submitted to the council's planning committee reveal that the former religious building would contain nine apartments

Milk, bread, pasta and coffee are among 222 household essentials that have been reduced in price by an average of more than 10%. 

Families can personalise services using the projections of dynamic backgrounds in the chapel which are accompanied by co-ordinated soundscapes and lighting.

Local people are being invited to have their say on a proposal to create a new parish council for the Bestwood Lodge and Deer Park area.

Which? tests thousands of products every year to recommend the best products to buy and what to avoid.

This week we have uncovered the history of a number of watering holes in Carlton

The East Midlands Combined Authority, which includes Gedling borough, has been allocated £40.6 million

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

Improvement works are currently taking place at Carlton Square

The discount pub chain has three pubs in the borough in Arnold, Carlton and Mapperley.

50 members of the local community came together at Mapperley Golf Club for an informative evening to talk about all things menopause.

The borough council is seeking feedback on proposals to charge £2 for parking at the popular park.

An inquest held today (18) ruled that Alfred Swinscoe was ‘unlawfully killed’ – but officers said they were unable to shed further light on who was responsible.

Between November 16 – December 24, 2024, visitors can step into a world where the magic of Christmas meets the wonders of The Gruffalo

Neighbourhood policing areas across Gedling will see a consistent presence of bobbies on the beat

The first nine new low-cost homes at Rolleston Drive in Arnold have now been handed over to local residents.Housing provider Jigsaw Homes Midlands is...

Gedling will retain its full £20 million allocation for local towns funding in the greater Carlton area

Christmas is peaking from around the corner and engineers have already been pinning up lights across Gedling borough in preparation for the switch to be flicked

A number of vehicles and fencing were damaged following the incidents

This week we have uncovered the history of three watering holes in Burton Joyce and found out how they came to get their titles.

Cllr Jenny Hollingsworth has today been formally appointed by the Leader of the Council as the new Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council

Stronger measures to reduce youth access to tobacco and vaping products and extend smoke-free environments are being put in place

The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) warned that pharmacists “will be left with no option” if there is not an adequate response from the Government

75 of the 130 stores have been snapped up by the saviour of Wilko in a so-called pre-pack deal.

Nottingham City Council, who runs the site at Colwick Racecourse, made the announcement on social media.

Recent data shows that nitrogen dioxide levels around the A60 Mansfield Road in Arnold have stayed well below the legal limit since 2019

Killisick Junior School was praised for its welcoming, supportive environment.

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh is expected to announce today (13) that regulator the Office of Rail and Road will analyse how suspected fare evasion is handled.

Michael Payne has expressed his concerns over a council's proposals to introduce a tier system for the borough's libraries

Gedling Borough Council were asked to investigate after the memorial was spotted in Hobbucks Nature Reserve

East Midlands Railway (EMR) stopped all access to platforms one to six from the footbridge, which connects Station Street to Queen’s Road, at the end of October.

The daily tablet 'Varenicline' is different to gums and patches because it doesn't contain nicotine

The roadworks and road changes include things such as speed alterations, repair works and changing the layout of the roads. 

A property licensing scheme is set to be reintroduced in Netherfield following a successful launch back in 2018.

Each year the charity gives local people a chance to shine a light on the lives of loved ones who have died through a donation towards the Hospice’s vital care.

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

The pass opens up the River Trent and its tributaries for migratory fish, including salmon, trout and eels, making more habitat accessible for fish.

The event was a celebration of the remarkable people who make the community a better place.

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

Ben Bradley announced he is stepping down from the role

The Christmas Light Switch-on will take place on Friday, November 22 from 4.30pm, outside the AMP building at Arnold Market Place. 

Cllr Bradley informed the Conservative Group in the council of his decision this afternoon.

Unanimous approval was granted for the new development from Gedling Borough Council’s planning committee last week.

The latest news from our local railways from train expert and station adopter Tony Cave

The 12 photos were all taken at Netherfield Lagoons and will now feature in the 2025 calendar

Alfred Swinscoe, 54, visited the Miners Arms pub in Pinxton in January 1967 and never returned.

The woman, aged in her fifties, was targeted as she walked through the park at about 11pm on Saturday, October 26.

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill would make it illegal to to smoke outside schools, hospitals and in children's playgrounds

This register is designed to offer a more customised service to those with special needs.

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

Officers put in place a order in the town centre and local parks last Wednesday (October 30) after concerns were raised about young people causing problems

The average claimant will see an extra £29 a week, following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ decision to hand over £1.5bn,

Drivers are facing rush hour chaos in Carlton following a collision.

Nottinghamshire County Council is to install three new enforcement cameras at sites across the borough following the success of five cameras installed in September 2023.

Officers have issued a Dispersal Order after concerns were raised about young people behaving in an antisocial manner in recent days.

It estimates it could spend between £58m and £76m more than its predicted income over the next three years.

Experts at national trade body British Pest Control Association (BPCA) say spiders might sneak indoors as the weather turns colder

Gedling MP Michael Payne called on police chiefs to act ‘swiftly’ following reports from residents about youths intimidating and threatening members of the public in the town centre

More than 3,000 workers in Gedling borough will receive a pay boost next year after the Chancellor confirmed the National Living Wage will increase from £11.44 to £12.21 an hour from April 2025. 

Carlton le Willows has had a new two-storey building constructed and extensive alterations and refurbishment made to parts of the existing school buildings.

Hello, and welcome to Gedling Eye's live blog for Tuesday, October 29.We will be bringing you all of the latest news from across Gedling...

The prime minister said the previous Tory government only funded the £2 bus cap until the end of 2024.

Pint and half-pint glasses are now available to purchase from 1,175 Marston’s pubs across the UK, including three across Gedling borough.

There were reports of youths threatening members of the public in the town centre as well as smashing car windows and causing damage to a resident's property

A man has arrested after weapons were thrown from a flat window in Carlton Square.

Hello, and welcome to Gedling Eye's live blog for Monday, October 28.We will be bringing you all of the latest news from across Gedling...

Teal Park has become a hotspot for car cruisers using the site as a race track

New artwork celebrating the lives of former miners of African Caribbean heritage who worked at the former Gedling Colliery has gone on display to...

A knife-wielding shoplifter who was chased down by an off-duty police officer in Arnold after stealing from the town's Poundland store has been jailed.

The awards recognise people who help make their communities a better place and are true champions of the places where we live and work.

Railway bosses are to make close an entrance to a station footbridge at Nottingham Station next week in a bid to clamp down on fare dodgers

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

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) confirmed that legislation to introduce a ban from June 1 next year has been laid out in parliament.

Wetherspoons has revealed its Christmas menu for 2024 that will be served up at its three borough pubs - and it includes the return of some fan favourites.

A new safety campaign has been launched today (24) to raise awareness about the dangers of buying faulty and unsafe e-bikes, e-scooters and components

Gedling Borough Council has received funding from the Government to provide grants for residents which can cover the costs of property adaptations

Here are some of the most recent cases with defendants from the Gedling borough area to be heard at Nottingham magistrates’ courts

Here's a selection of wonderful photographs shared to our Gedling Amateur Photographers Facebook Group and Instagram

The UK’s leading dementia charity, Alzheimer’s Society, has advised that people with dementia can find themselves disorientated by the clocks moving back

The roadworks and road changes include things such as speed alterations, repair works and changing the layout of the roads. 

Carlton Art Week will feature a series of exhibitions by local artists, an afternoon showcasing the community’s creative talents and two heritage walks.

Gedling Eye readers had plenty of suggestions last week as we asked them which long-gone pub they would bring back on our Facebook page.

Supermarkets are now warning shoppers that their pumpkins could be green-tinged to those looking to celebrate the spooky season.

Gedling borough's libraries could soon be placed into a tier system which would determine their opening hours and services they offer

A violent criminal from Arnold is back in prison following a nasty street attack in Nottingham city centre.

Five clubs are set to benefit from cash secured from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

The new draft strategy has been created to address the evolving needs of the community over the next decade.

A firework display is taking place in Lambley that is designed to suit everyone - including pets.

Valley Road Recreation Ground will soon be refurbished thanks to funding from FCC Communities Foundation

A new, interactive map shows which of the UK’s main providers offer high-speed (4G and 5G) mobile phone signals across the borough.

Residents in Netherfield are being urged to sign a petition calling for a revamp of a run-down playground on Jackie Bell's Playing Fields.

The local policing team carried out a series of patrols across the area to target those involved in retail crime on Monday

Arnold Foodbank, based at Daybrook Baptist Church in Mansfield Road, has seen demand soar amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

The event is taking place on Wednesday, October 16, from 10am. to 2pm., at the council's Civic Centre in Arnot Hill Park, Arnold.

The roadworks and road changes include things such as speed alterations, repair works and changing the layout of the roads. 

The new 86-seat restaurant includes both inside and outside seating, touch-screen ordering, plus two lanes in the drive-thru

A new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Trent will now cost up to double its original budget and won’t open until spring 2026 following delays.

Here's a selection of wonderful photographs shared to our new Gedling Amateur Photographers Facebook Group

Ian West took part in the walking challenge after his brother started to lose his sight

The borough's dedicated police team have presented their priorities for making Gedling a safer place to live in over the next month.

The Friar Tuck pub traded for the very last time yesterday

Steam enthusiasts in Gedling borough were able to see a record-holding locomotive on the tracks today (October 12).The GWR Castle Class locomotive was spotted...

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

Here are our top five picks of what to do this weekend in Gedling borough.

Stargazers have caught a glimpse of the northern lights in Gedling borough with a beautiful light display spotted in places such as Arnold and Burton Joyce.The aurora borealis splashed vivid...

Mr Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch are the final two Tories in the race to take over from former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the top of the party.

Morley Road will be closed from today (11) and will reopen on Thursday, October 17