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Borough stations get hourly service following rail timetable revamp

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Borough stations get hourly service following rail timetable revamp

Rail passengers using Carlton, Lowdham and Burton Joyce stations can look forward to extra services and quicker journeys from today (May 18) with the launch of the new Castle Line timetable.

25 additional trains will now run on weekdays between Nottingham which means smaller stations in Gedling like Carlton and Burton Joyce will benefit from having trains running every hour up until 11pm.

The services between Nottingham, Newark Castle and Lincoln Central have been significantly improved following more than £2million of local and government funding.

Simon Taylor, Head of Network Development for East Midlands Trains, said: “I am absolutely delighted that we are introducing our new and much improved services for the communities and businesses along the Castle Line.

“The new services are a particular boost to the smaller, intermediate stations along the route as many of them will now have more services than they have ever had in more than a century. This is a real boost for the region and we are over the moon to have worked closely with so many partners and supporters to make this happen.

“However, we are far from complacent and know there is still more we can do to improve services for the Castle Line and we will continue to work hard, with our partners, to make further improvements.”

The new timetable is available on www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk

Man in custody following Calverton assault

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Man in custody following Calverton assault

A 29-year-old man is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm following a serious assault in Calverton on Sunday evening.

Police received reports of an assault in Park Road East at around 7pm on Sunday (17 May)

The 37-year-old male victim is currently being treated in hospital for injuries which are believed to be serious, but not life-threatening.

Officers are not appealing for witnesses at this stage.

Quick-thinking victim lends hand in Arnold attempted robbery case

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Quick-thinking victim lends hand in Arnold attempted robbery case

An Arnold man who attempted to rob a fellow punter at a betting shop of his winnings has been sentenced to 20 months imprisonment, thanks to DNA evidence secured by the actions of one quick-thinking victim.

John-Paul Podgorski, 32, from Brookfield Road, Arnold, was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday (May 13, 2015) after he pleaded guilty to attempted robbery at an earlier hearing.

On Wednesday, March 4, 2015, Podgorski (pictured, above) visited the Ladbrokes store in Arnold town centre where he targeted his victim – a 47-year old man – after seeing him walkout with his £400 winnings.

It was moments later where Podgorski pounced, demanding his victim hands over the money before threatening to ‘shoot’ him. The victim fought back, pushing Podgorski in the face before fleeing back to the bookmakers where the pair had rubbed shoulders moments earlier.

Staff called Nottinghamshire Police, who arrived within minutes to collect DNA samples of Podgorski’s saliva which had been transferred onto the victim’s hands during the scuffle.

Those DNA samples led officers straight to Podgorski, who was arrested at his home address.

PC Andrea Brown from Nottinghamshire Police said: “There are some amazing forensic opportunities that exist in the moments after a case like this which can so often be lost by doing something as simple as washing your hands.

“This is an incredible example where quick-thinking of one victim have helped to preserve that evidence and hopefully gives the public confidence that we will pursue all lines of enquiry to bring an offender to justice.”

Podgorski was also ordered to pay a £100 victims surcharge.

Porchester burglary appeal: Do you recognise this man?

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Porchester burglary appeal: Do you recognise this man?
Police are trying to identify this man in connection with an attempted burglary in Porchester.
Police are trying to identify this man in connection with an attempted burglary in Porchester.

Police want to identify a man following an attempted burglary in Porchester last month.

An efit of the man has been released following an attempted burglary in Kenrick Road, in Porchester

The attempted break in happened at around 7.15pm on April 17, 2015. An offender is believed to have been trying to gain access to the property via the back door when he was disturbed an fled.

The man sought is described as white, aged between 25 and 30 with fair to ginger coloured hair and beard.

If you think you can help please call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 743 of 17 April, 2015 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 1110800 555 111 FREE.

Tesco announces closure of Netherfield Homeplus store

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Tesco announces closure of Netherfield Homeplus store

Jobs are at risk after Tesco announced it is to close its Homeplus store in Netherfield.

The store, based on Victoria Retail Park, is one of six to close across the country next month..  

The six Homeplus stores, which sold clothing, electrical goods and furniture, were included in 43 store closures Tesco revealed back in January.

Tesco will try to offer affected workers alternative roles, it said.

“We’ve taken the difficult decision to close our remaining six Homeplus stores. Our priority is now to explain what this announcement means for our colleagues and wherever possible, offer them alternative roles with Tesco,” said a spokesman for the retailer.

Tesco reported the worst results in its history with a record pre-tax loss of £6.4bn for the year to the end of February.

Millers to play Stags in pre-season friendly

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Millers to play Stags in pre-season friendly

Mansfield Town will be riding into town this summer to face Carlton Town in a pre-season friendly at Bill Stokeld Stadium.

The match will take place on Tuesday, July 7 and the Stags will be the first opposition for new Millers manager Wayne Scott.

It will be only the second time The Millers have played Mansfield Town following a thrilling 4-4 draw at Stoke Lane back in August 2013 when Paul Cox was the manager of The Stags.

The club have also announced friendlies against Hucknall Town (a) on Saturday, July 25 and at Staveley Miners Welfare on Saturday, August 1.

RESULT: Coaker holds on to Gedling seat

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RESULT: Coaker holds on to Gedling seat

Labour has held on to Gedling.

Vernon Coaker secured his seat for another term after winning 20,307 votes.

Conservative candidate Carolyn Abbott came a close second with 17,321

The results are as follows:

Vernon Rodney Coaker for Labour – 20,307, Carolyn Abbott for Conservatives – 17,321, Robert Swift for Liberal Democrat – 1,906, Jim Norris for the Green Party – 1,534, Lee Waters for UKIP – 6,930.

Park mural to be unveiled on Tuesday

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Park mural to be unveiled on Tuesday

A mural designed by local school children will be installed and unveiled in Arnot Hill Park on Tuesday 5 May.

Local artist Jess Kemp worked with a group of students in years 7-9 from Arnold Hill Academy to design and create panels to cover the window spaces on the former aviary in the rose garden in Arnot Hill Park.

As well as the students contributing to painting the mural, there was also involvement from children from Arno Vale Junior School, a group of tenants from Gedling Homes and families from the Debz4coffee group.

The mural is the latest addition to the Arnot Hill Park arts trail. For more information visit www.gedling.gov.uk/artstrail

Academy to showcase local talent at charity event

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Academy to showcase local talent at charity event

A variety show to showcase local talent will be held at Carlton Academy in May to raise money for charity.

Gedling Borough Council is organising the ‘Mayor’s Last Stand’, a variety performance which will include magic, dance and music performed by local schools and volunteer groups. There will also be performances from the Prima Dance School, Netherfield Bank Community Choir, Spotlight Theatre Group and many more.

 The event is on at 7pm on Saturday 16 May at Carlton Academy. Tickets are £7 and refreshments will be available at the interval. 

For further details and tickets people can contact the Elections and Members Services Team on 0115 901 3673.

Proceeds raised from this event will be donated to the Mayor’s chosen charities; The Alzheimer’s Society and the Age UK Nottingham ‘Men in Sheds’ project.

 

Scott unveiled as new Millers manager

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Scott unveiled as new Millers manager

Wayne Scott has been appointed as the new manager of Carlton Town.

Scott succeeds Les McJannet, who resigned as manager of the club last week.

The club said that one of the reasons behind Scott’s appointment was that he “will have learnt much from the club’s recent struggles” following a spell as McJannet’s assistant this season.

The new manager met with Town chairman Mick Garton, secretary Paul Shelton and committee man Mark Steggles at Stoke Lane yesterday evening to formally accept the position.

In an interview with the club website, Scott said: “I would like to take this opportunity to place on record my gratitude to Les McJannet for his support and also his recommendation to the chairman that I should follow on from his five-year tenure.

“Despite having been offered first team manager positions in the past, it never felt quite right, but this opportunity felt quite right this time.

“It will be a time of change with the management team, backroom staff and movement of players taking place. Everyone staying and joining the club will need to embrace this and hopefully also the Millers supporters”

News of Scott’s appointment was today welcomed by Carlton Town’s under-16 team manager John Kilcullen

He said: “It’s great news. I feel Wayne’s enthusiasm to see the club progress from my lads’ age group up to the academy and on to the first team is important”

 

 

 

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