Police investigating an assault on a teenager on a bus in Arnold have released a photo of a man they want to speak to.
Nottinghamshire Police issued the CCTV image after launching an investigation into the assault on the bus passenger.
The boy was punched to the face on the number 58 Nottingham City Transport bus at around 10.20pm on November 9, 2024.
Police have issued CCTV of a man they want to speak to
He was also subjected to racial slurs during the incident before the offender left the bus at a stop in Front Street.
Police Constable Taylor Nash, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Officers have been conducting a number of inquiries and are now in a position to release this CCTV image of a man they believe could assist the investigation.
“We work hard with our partners to make sure public transport in the Nottingham area is as safe as it can be.
“Assaults of this nature will always be investigated thoroughly and we are asking for the public’s help to trace a man we believe could have important information.
“If you know him, please get in touch without delay.”
Anyone who knows the man, or has any other information about what happened, should call 101, quoting incident number 663 of 9 November 2024, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A suspect was found by a police dog hiding in Colwick woodland after sprinting away on foot.
PD Reno led his handler over a fence and through thick undergrowth before sniffing the suspect out in near total darkness at around 3am on Monday, December 30.
Another officer had earlier pulled over a car in Daleside Road before its driver sprinted away on foot.
PD Reno and his handler were called in to assist with the search and were soon able to locate a suspect lying face down in the undergrowth.
PD Reno led his handler over a fence and through thick undergrowth before sniffing the suspect out in near total darkness
After being challenged by the officer, he gave himself up and was arrested.
A 24-year-man has been charged with driving whilst disqualified, driving without insurance, failing to co-operate with a preliminary breath test and obstructing a constable.
He is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on January 23.
Chief Inspector Mark Dickson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was another good result for our police dogs and a perfect example of the kind of situation where they really come into their own.
“With darkness all around it is extremely unlikely this suspect would have been found without the deployment of Reno and his handler.”
PD Reno is a six-year-old German Shepherd who was licensed with his handler in December 2019.
He and his handler represented Nottinghamshire Police at the national police dog trials in 2023.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has today (6) unveiled a new pledge to cut the list of patients waiting more than 18 weeks for NHS treatment in England by nearly half a million by 2026.
The plan will give patients greater access to Community Diagnostic Centres and surgical hubs.
A network of Community Diagnostic Centres, which provide appointments such as scans and endoscopies in local neighbourhoods, will extend their opening hours to 12 hours a day, seven days a week.
More surgical hubs will be created to focus on common, less complex procedures, such as cataract surgeries. These hubs are ring-fenced from other parts of the hospital to ensure operating theatre time is not lost if there are emergency cases.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the new reforms would create millions more appointmentsGPs will also be able to refer patients directly to the hubs and diagnostic centres without requiring a prior consultation with a senior doctor.
GPs will also be able, where appropriate, to refer patients directly to these centres without requiring a prior consultation with a senior doctor.
There will also be reforms designed to enhance patient choice and tackle inefficiencies.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the new reforms would create millions more appointments and “deliver on our promise to end the backlogs”.
He said: “There will be greater choice and convenience for patients. NHS staff will once again able to give the standard of care they desperately want to.”
The British Medical Association (BMA) welcomed the plan but said it was ‘sceptical’ about whether it could be delivered.
The latest NHS reforms are part of a broader effort to reduce the number of people facing long waits for appointments, procedures and surgeries.
One the government’s six main priorities is for 92% of patients to begin treatment or be given the all-clear within 18 weeks by the end of this Parliament.
This has been an official NHS target for some time, but has not been met since 2015. – with only 59% of patients currently meet the 18-week target and three million people waiting longer.
The aim is to get patients treated more quickly, closer to home and without relying on hospitals. Officials say these centres will provide up to half a million extra appointments each year.
The new plan says that one million unnecessary appointments per year will be freed up for patients who need them. This will be made possible by abolishing automatic review appointments after treatment and only offering them to patients who request them.
Plans for patients to use the NHS App to monitor and book consultations and test results, with greater control over where they are treated, have already been announced. The goal is to make the system more efficient and reduce the number of missed appointments.
NHS England Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard said: “The radical reforms in this plan will not only allow us to deliver millions more tests, appointments, and operations, but do things differently too – boosting convenience and putting more power in the hands of patients, especially through the NHS app.”
Professor Phil Banfield, chair of the BMA Council, has today expressed doubt over whether the latest NHS plan could be delivered.
“Doctors have been just as frustrated as their patients by the lack of facilities to deliver care and want to bring waiting lists down,” he said.
“But the reality is that without the workforce to meet constantly rising demand, we will not see the progress we all hope for.”
Flood alerts and warnings have been issued across Gedling borough amid heavy rainfall.
A warning has been issued by the Environment Agency for Woodborough that means flooding is ‘expected’.
A spokesman said: “River levels have risen at the Woodborough river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall combined with snowmelt. Consequently, flooding of property is imminent.
“Areas most at risk are Woodborough including Main Street which is likely to be impassable, affecting access in and out of the village. Flooding may also affect properties on Lingwood Lane, Smalls Croft and Westfield Lane.”
They said that further heavy rainfall is forecast over the next 12 hours. We expect river levels to remain high and they were ‘closely monitoring the situation’.
Village Residents have now been advised to move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety and avoid contact with flood water.
Nottingham City Transport has this morning told passengers that the Sky Blue 61 serve Woodborough or most of Lambley due to flooding. It will use Georges Lane, Calverton Road, Dorket Head, Mapperley Plains, Catfoot Lane, Spring Lane in both directions.
The Woodborough river gauge shows that although still high, levels are starting to slowly fall (IMAGE: Environment Agency)PICTURED: Flooding in Stoke Bardolph back in early 2020
Flood alerts have also been issued to areas close to the River Trent, including parts of Burton Joyce, Colwick, Netherfield and Stoke Bardolph.
The Environment Agency has warned residents to ‘be prepared’.
A spokesman said: “River levels are rising at the Colwick and Clifton Bridge river gauges as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of roads and farmland is possible today.
“Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including communities near to the River Trent and Stoke Lane at Stoke Bardolph.”
“We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area.
They warned: “Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded. “
Here’s a selection of wonderful photographs contributed to our Gedling Amateur Photographers Facebook Group and Instagram featuring lots of beautiful country scenes, wildlife and scenic hotspots from across Gedling borough.
If you have captured a local moment in a photograph and think that others would like to see it, then upload it to our group and you may be featured on this post. You can also tag us in or use #gedlingeye if using Instagram.
Please supply your name and a brief description of where and when the photograph was taken, or perhaps a funny caption.
A selection of photos will be published on Gedling Eye‘s website each week.
A swan pictured on a cold January day in Gedling Country Park – Photo by Benzla FreemanMorning skies over Mapperley Top – Photo by Mary Hadyn-DaviesWildlife pictured during a walk around Netherfield Lagoons by Carl GreenSunrise over the Trent at Burton Joyce by Tammy Mills
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The RSPCA has issued guidance to help protect pets, livestock, and wildlife during the current cold snap.
The animal welfare charity is urging the people in Gedling borough to take extra precautions as snow and ice impact many areas, with yellow weather warnings in place across the UK.
Dr Sam Gaines, RSPCA pet welfare specialist, said: “It’s really important we help our animal friends during this latest upcoming spell of cold weather. As we all strive to create a better world for every animal, people can share our helpful advice and tips to make sure their own animals, and local wildlife, are kept safe.”
The RSPCA advises pet owners to monitor outdoor pets, such as rabbits and guinea pigs, as temperatures drop.
Bringing them indoors or providing extra bedding and insulated shelter is recommended.
Cats should have access to warm, draft-free indoor areas, and antifreeze products should be stored safely out of reach of animals due to their toxicity.
Elderly or unwell dogs can benefit from warm coats during walks, and owners are reminded to keep dogs away from frozen ponds and rivers.
Pet birds also require additional bedding and protection from wind and rain, while fishpond owners should ensure ice does not completely cover the surface by carefully melting sections with hot water.
Livestock and Wildlife Support
Farmers and horse owners are urged to provide adequate shelter, extra feed, and regular checks on water supplies to prevent freezing. Waterproof rugs and regular hoof inspections are also essential.
Wildlife can struggle to find food and water during cold spells. Householders can support birds by leaving out suitable food such as seeds, oats, suet balls, and fruit, while ensuring birdbaths and feeders remain ice-free.
The charity also advises checking woodpiles for hibernating wildlife before lighting fires and warns against disturbing hibernating animals such as hedgehogs.
The RSPCA stresses that keeping dogs outdoors during extreme weather is not recommended. Owners should ensure dogs have a warm, dry sleeping area with temperatures above 10°C.
With the cold weather expected to continue, the RSPCA is calling on the public to take simple but effective steps to protect animals.
For emergencies, the public can contact the RSPCA for assistance.
This weekend Pavs welcomed Ilkeston to The Stump in Round 13 of the Midlands Regional 2 competition in what turned out to be a highly entertaining, but ultimately frustrating afternoon for the Pavs faithful.
From the kick off the home side were a little slow into the proceedings, having said that speedy wing Tom Davies gave Pavs the lead on three minutes.
Pavs were still not up to full pace in the ensuing ten minutes which allowed Ilkeston to go in front with two tries, so 5-14 to Ilkeston with thirteen minutes on the clock. This seemed to galvanise Pavs into action, with a number of plays bringing them to Ilkeston’s line for number 8 Phil Eggleshaw to drive over following a dominant scrum bringing the score to 12-14 with the George Billam extras.
Seven minutes later, Ilkeston hit back to go further in front at 12-19 with ten minutes of the half left. Matt Molyneux hit back with a well taken try through the centre to level matters up with the Billam extras at 19-19. As half time beckoned prop Nick Brearley somehow engaged the official’s wrath and disappeared to the bin, at which point the half time whistle sounded. Half time 19-19.
During the break Sam Bradley replaced Kaine Johnson in the row. From a rather squirmy kick off, Pavs failed to field the ball before it went into touch and from
the following lineout, Ilkeston worked their way across the pitch to score in the far corner to retake the lead at 19-26. An almost fully fit again Theo Collier took the open front row slot as the unlucky Sam Bradley was taken off due to the Brearley yellow card only to come on five minutes later as the sin bin penalty elapsed.
Moments later, Pavs worked their way into the Ilkeston half with an increasingly dominant scrummage. This allowed youngster Danny Green to go in at the corner to narrow things up at 24-26. On fifty two minutes and following some fine interplay, scrum half Jonty Green dived in to put Pavs in front for the first time since the third minute at 31-26. Ten minutes later, Ilkeston agains truck back with a converted try, to retake the lead at 31-33. Another ten minutes into game at sixty three minutes, Noah Bhatia replaced Danny Green, before hooker Owen Taylor found space down the blindside to outpace the Ilkeston defence before sliding in and put Pavs back in front at 36-33. Not to be outdone Ilkeston a little controversially scored in the corner and, with the added well struck conversion, got back in front at 36-40.
With seven minutes to play, Pavs went for the win, but unfortunately lost fly half George Billam to the bin for a strange interpretation of the tackle law. Despite this, the home side kept at it but ran out of time and Ilkeston were the eventual winners at 40-36.
This was, in football parlance, a game that neither side deserved to lose. It was, indeed, a game of extremely fine margins (Pavs 6 tries/ 3 Cons, Ilkeston 6 tries/ 5 Cons). Both sides made errors and it was always going to be the side that made the fewest errors that would come out on top. A large Christmas crowd undoubtedly enjoyed a feast of rugby. The away side will delight in their victory whilst the home side will feel a deep sense of frustration but that is the nature of competitive sport. The key is how to move forward from that frustration and learn vital lessons to take into the new year. Pavs now go into the Christmas Break and will review their progress thus far into the season. One would venture to say somewhat of a curate’s egg so far. They will look to establish more consistency in preparation and how they conduct games and so make progress and fulfil the potential they have. On a seasonal note, one would like to wish all of our readers the merriest of Christmas’ and a prosperous and successful New Year.
Next Game – West Bridgford AWAY – 4th January – ko 2.15pm
Dan Hyams
Owen Taylor (1 try)
Nick Brearley (Rep 40)
Kaine Johnson (Rep 40)
Tom Gladwin
Josh Flanagan
Bailey Mayo
Phil Eggleshaw (1 try)
Jonty Green (1 try)
George Billam (3 conv)
Tom Davies (1 try)
Ben Taylor
Matt Molyneux (1 try)
Danny Green (1 try)
Dan Flint
Impacts
Noah Bhatia (63)
Sam Bradley (40)
Theo Collier (43)
Players of the Match – As in other weeks, it would be churlish to select any one individual from what was another truly team performance.
Stunning strikes from Khyle Sargent and Lamin Manneh either side of a Lawrence Stewart-Gorman goal gave the Millers a third win this month.
Carlton made one change from Boxing Day as Niall Hylton dropped to the bench for the returning Liam Moran who led the line.
On a heavy surface it was the visitors who had the first sight of goal. Max Bauer found space in the Carlton box but his left foot strike was smothered by Felix Annan.
Carlton hit the front after just five minutes. Khyle Sargent picked up the ball thirty yards out, advanced and in the absence of pressure took a shot. His right foot strike angled away from the despairing dive of Harry Flatters in the Garforth goal and hit the back of the net to the delight of the Shed End.
Garforth responded well and were denied again by an in-form Annan. Sam Barker’s excellent run from halfway drew a foul from Nat Watson right on the edge of the box in a central position. Jordan Emery stepped up and hammered the ball low to the Carlton goalkeeper’s right side but Annan did superbly to react and with a strong arm, preserving the Millers lead.
Carlton pressed forward and won a succession of corners. With a short corner routine, Manneh found Watson on the edge of the box. The Millers number nine beat his man and fired a powerful left foot shot at goal but Flatters was equal to it, pushing the ball over for another corner. Manneh supplied again but the ball was cleared back to him. He tried again and Flatters stayed on his line, Alex Howes winning a header in the six yard area and Lawrence Stewart-Gorman reacted quickest to prod home from a couple of yards to double the Millers’ lead.
As the visitors tried to get back into the game, it was Carlton on the break who had the better chances in the next ten minutes. Manneh’s pace was a constant threat but Rinor Ejupi at right back was equal to it producing a fine tackle as the Carlton wide man was threatening to break clear. From the resulting throw Lewis Durow delivered a fine cross into the box and it was Manneh who found space and his left foot strike drew a good save from Flatters low to his left.
Garforth did start to command more of the play and were unlucky as a corner flashed across the face of goal. Jamie Barkway advanced from centre back with a good run and he was unlucky as his shot was just over the Carlton bar. Ejupi was under pressure again from Manneh but this time his timing was off and he went into the book but a few minutes later Garforth did get the goal their play deserved. Harry Viggars from left back powering home a header from a corner.
As the Miners piled on the pressure Dan Brown was well positioned to deflect wide a Charlie Marshall shot which was goal bound. Annan did well under pressure to bat away a Dan Coupland free kick. But once more, on the break Carlton created. Liam Moran did superbly well to wriggle clear from Barkway and advance forward. Howes provided the support and was unlucky as his shot flew over the bar.
The second half got underway as the mist descended and Garforth were unlucky to not score early. A goalmouth scramble with a mess of bodies eventually resulted in Moran clearing. Barker intercepted the ball but was well closed down by Charlie Carter who was excellent again. His smart pass found Manneh on halfway and he ran away first from Barker and then Ejupi, wary of being on a booking. Flatters delayed closing down the angle and Manneh lashed the ball into the goal from an impossible angle.
The Miners, roared on by a large travelling support, responded well and Annan again was called into action. After some good work from Marshall on the right Matt Antcliff found space on the edge of the box and hammered a left foot strike which looked certain to go in but Annan flew high and saved brilliantly.
Brown and Dean Freeman were snaffling up long balls but Carlton were increasingly retreating as the time ticked on but it was on the break again where they were dangerous. Carter won the ball on the right and fired and wonderful cross field ball to Manneh but once again Ejupi was on hand with a well-timed tackle. Howes did well to intercept an out ball from Flatters and found Watson who crossed to the back post for Moran. His header back across the box was just short of Howes and Flatters gathered.
As the substitutes were deployed from both sides it did little more than disrupt the flow of the game which suited the home side and they saw out a fine win to end a decent return from the month. Carlton finish 2024 in tenth position in the table. The Millers start 2025 on the road with the supporters’ favourite away trip to Sheffield.
Carlton Town: F Annan, L Stewart-Gorman (S Thompson-Harris 90) L Durow, D Brown, D Freeman, C Carter, L Manneh (N Hylton 77), K Sargent, N Watson (M Ford 77), L Moran, A Howes. Unused Subs: N Saunders, H Goddard
Goals: K Sargent 5, L Stewart-Gorman 24, L Manneh 49; Harry Viggars 38
These are the latest applications to have been submitted to and validated byGedling Borough Council this week.
This is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers have validated.
These applications will now be decided by Gedling borough planners.
More details can be found on the Gedling Borough Council planning site HERE by using the reference codes published below.
Removal of 2 x fallen dead trees marked on associated plan as exempt under TPO Regulations. Ramper Covert Wood, Mansfield Road, Arnold Ref. No: 2024/0925TPO5
G1 (silver birch and maple) reduce in height; T1 (silver birch) reduce in height; H1 (holly) reduce in height; T1 (cherry) reduce in height and T3 (hawthorn) remove 16, Ploughman Avenue, Woodborough NG14 6DE Ref. No: 2024/0891TCA
T1 – pollard sycamore; T2 – remove conifer; T3 – pollard sycamore, rowan and ornamental cherry 12A Church Street Lambley NG4 4QB Ref. No: 2024/0889TCA
T1: Sycamore. 3.0 meter crown reduction in height. 5.2 meter crown lift over highway, Up to 2 meter target pruning on all sides; T2: Lime. 3.0 meter crown reduction in height. Clean out crown & removal of epicormic growth. 5.2 meter crown lift over highway, Up to 2 meter target pruning on all sides; T3: Lime. Clean out Crown. Remove epicormic growth. 5.2 meter crown lift over highway. 293 Mapperley Plains Arnold Nottinghamshire NG3 5RG Ref. No: 2024/0882TPO
T1: Lime. Fell (large cavity at the base and extensive rot at breast height) 297 Mapperley Plains Arnold NG3 5RG Ref. No: 2024/0883TPO
Single-storey rear extension with roof terrace above. Demolition of existing garage to be replaced with new side extension. 37 Coronation Road Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire NG3 5JS Ref. No: 2024/0884
Remove existing conservatory and erection of a single-storey rear extension 10 Harwood Close Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 8AB Ref. No: 2024/0876
Single storey front and rear extensions; two storey side extension and noew roof over garage High View 44 Roe Hill Woodborough Nottinghamshire NG14 6DS Ref. No: 2024/0879
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension (amendment to permission 2024/0562: increase the overall height) 42 Patterdale Road Woodthorpe Nottinghamshire NG5 4LQ Ref. No: 2024/0874
The proposal would provide temporary residential accommodation for seasonal farm workers at Hammond Produce New Farm, Hammond Produce Mansfield Road Bestwood Nottinghamshire NG5 8PB Ref. No: 2024/0878
Approval of details reserved by condition 13 (CEMP) of planning permission 2020/0376 10A Redhill Road Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 8GP Ref. No: 2024/0880DOC
T1 – Willow – Crown reduce up to 5m (high pollard) 101 Main Street Woodborough Nottinghamshire NG14 6DA Ref. No: 2024/0877TCA
Application to vary conditions 2 (approved drwaings) and 15 (levels) of planning permission 2021/1398 (amendment to drives of plots 3 & 4 to avoid shared access, vary house floor levels and the inclusion of steps to road elevation for plots 1,2,5 & 6) Land At Grange View Road Gedling Nottinghamshire Ref. No: 2024/0875
Erection of pair of semi-detached properties 8 Tudor Close Colwick Nottinghamshire NG4 2DR Ref. No: 2024/0873
Demolition of single-storey coal shed; construction of single-storey extension to the side, rear and front, including a gable pitched entrance hall to replace existing porch area. 10 Southdale Drive Carlton Nottinghamshire NG4 1BZ Ref. No: 2024/0868
Ground floor, single storey, flat roof extension to rear elevation projecting 4.5m to the rear, 2.3m in width and 2.8m in height. Rendered masonry external walls to match existing rear walls of the property, double glazed windows and single ply membrane roof finish. 2 Marhill Road Carlton Nottinghamshire NG4 3AH Ref. No: 2024/0864PN
Hornbeams – H1 to H4 – prune all trees back to knuckles 119 Main Street Woodborough Nottinghamshire NG14 6DA Ref. No: 2024/0867TCA
T1 – Beech – Reduce crown by up to 2m 161A Main Street Woodborough Nottinghamshire NG14 6DD Ref. No: 2024/0849TPO
The application is for change of use to mixed-purpose. The property hosts well-being retreats in the back garden. 23 Trent Lane Burton Joyce Nottinghamshire NG14 5EY Ref. No: 2024/0835
Forming bedroom above garage (First Floor Side Extension) 122 Charnwood Lane Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 6PG Ref. No: 2024/0759
The proposal seeks an additional storey above the existing detached bungalow and as such falls within the requirement of this part of the GPDO. 114 Bridle Road Burton Joyce Nottinghamshire NG14 5FP Ref. No: 2024/0669
The applicaiton is submitted in respect of a single storey side extension and erection of detached garage. The single storey side extension is 4856mm and 9609mm. The garage would be 16.04m by 6.6m, eaves of 2.441m and ridge of 3.995m 114 Bridle Road Burton Joyce Nottinghamshire NG14 5FP Ref. No: 2024/0670
Move fence back , extend the fences and install gate 42 Beaumaris Drive Gedling Nottinghamshire NG4 2RA Ref. No: 2024/0657
