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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.

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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

The Bill includes a ban on exploitative zero-hours contracts and “unscrupulous” fire and rehire practices.

A pioneering initiative to help enhance mental health support for young people across Gedling borough has been launched this week.

Since the beginning of August, East Midlands Railway has identified and reported 14 fake X accounts which are using their profile name

Few players in Leicester City's history have achieved the legendary status that Jamie Vardy enjoys. His rise from non-league football to Premier League champion...

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

The famous outlaw has been given the boot as part of a rebrand to reflect financial diversity by the firm who have branches in Arnold and Mapperley.

Nottinghamshire Police has received numerous reports of scam texts being sent to drivers in recent weeks

The driver failed to stop and went through five red lights before crashing into two parked cars

Three wildlife and conservation charities were chosen to honour this year's Gala theme which was Make Gedling Tweet Again.

Baby loss certificates were first launched in February 2024 but were only available to those who had experienced a loss since September 2018.

The GWR Castle Class locomotive will be steaming past Carlton and Burton Joyce stations on Saturday morning (12)

Severn Trent was one of only four water companies that has not underperformed, according to the industry watchdog.

A popular Arnold pub has reopened following a whopping six-figure investment - creating new jobs for the local community.

Connor Chambers has been handed a sentence for more than 30 years for rape and sexual offences

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

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Water firms in England and Wales have been ordered to pay back £157.6m to customers due to their poor performance.The water regulator Ofwat said...

Ex Senior Assistant Accountant Alan Doig, 57, authorised regular payments to himself to fund his gambling addiction.

14-year-old Isa Biçer is planning to take part in the sleepover on Friday, October 11, the night following World Homeless Day.

Supermarket giant Sainsbury’s is set to create 20,000 new seasonal roles nationwide as it gets ready for the busy Christmas period.

Groups and charities across Gedling borough are being encouraged to apply for the latest round of community-improving grants which open today

Colwick Cheese was a fresh cheese that was invented around the 17th Century in the village.

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

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

A Gedling Borough Council report says it wants to bring in a minimum £2 parking fee for Gedling Country Park.

Alan Doig, 57, diverted the public money to his account to fund his gambling addiction.

Vicarage Drive features spacious living accommodation that is accessed via the property’s grand hallway and staircase, with six bedrooms, three bathrooms and four reception rooms

The commission has issued a warning that some urban areas are at risk of running out of space to bury bodies.

Parents in Gedling borough are being reminded about Hallowe'en costume safety after a number of garments and toys for youngsters were recalled

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

PICTURED: Thomas Kirk, 28, targeted the primary-school aged girl on multiple occasions

Three highly anticipated matchups promise a unique atmosphere only London can provide.

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

A Wetherspoon Beer Festival will get under way on October 9 at UK pubs - three of them around the borough

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

Arnold Market will stay at Eagle Square for at least another two years while a permanent decision is made on its long-term future.

Alan Doig was employed as a Senior Assistant Accountant, and he was responsible for the council’s creditors system

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

A developer may appeal a rejected planning application to convert an Arnold nursing home into apartments.

Emergency services were called to reports of a crash involving a small blue motorbike and a dark blue/black BMW car on the A60 Mansfield Road

Part of a busy Ravenshead road is closed this morning following the report of a serious collision.

A prolific thief who targeted a Netherfield store during a spree of shop thefts has been jailed.

A new Arnold housing estate that was previously stalled after the original developers went into administration is now ready to welcome its first residents in October.

Gullriaz Tajpuri, aged 49, used Facebook Marketplace to fraudulently advertise two properties for rent in Nottingham that he did not own.

James Seely Park in Calverton will have a total of around £235,000 spent on it by the end of the year.

The council's planning commitee met on Thursday (September 26) to discuss the development near Top Wighay.

There will be no tram service to Goose Fair at The Forest tram stop from Friday, September 27

Co-op is planning to use artificial intelligence to detect offenders carrying concealed weapons or stolen goods in stores

Gedling MP Michael Payne and Sherwood MP Michelle Welsh were among those who voted for a government policy to restrict the payments to pensioners earlier this month.

Calverton Parish Council has requested the cash from Gedling Borough Council to improve James Seely Park and William Lee Park.

A cabinet minister has said pubs are “a great part of British life” as he poured cold water on the suggestion there could be changes to their opening hours.

The boy was walking along Mansfield Road when he was reportedly threatened with being stabbed.

The restaurant chain has said the new drive-thru will create up to 100 new jobs.

The new ban follows a four-week amnesty scheme where owners were encouraged to hand the weapons into police

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

Severn Trent has issued storm and flooding advice to Gedling borough residents after torrential rain hit the area over the weekend

These price reductions, which could save drivers almost £4 per full tank, are the largest seen since late 2023.

Food alerts are in place across Gedling borough this weekend, according to the Gov.uk's Floodline website.