A post-mortem is due to be carried out to determine the identity of the person found in a field near Ravenshead.
Officers were called to Coxmoor Road on Wednesday, April 26 after a member of the public came across a number of bones.
Specialist officers working alongside scientists have been at the site for two weeks and will continue to be there for the next few days.
Skeletal remains have now been removed from the site and a post-mortem is due to be carried out to determine the identity of the person and cause of death.
A large cordon is still in place at the site, but officers anticipate it will be reduced over the coming days.
Superintendent for the County, Claire Rukas said: “Obviously, a number of people have raised concerns about the ongoing situation, and I appreciate this is difficult for the community leaving room for speculation.
“We always knew this was going to be a complicated scene to manage and we have had a whole range of scientists working up there over the course of the last two weeks including bone specialists and forensic archaeologists.
“Their work must be coordinated, and we must approach it in a meticulous way. We perhaps did not think it would take as long as it has, but it is important the approach we take is a thorough one.
“I would like to reassure people that there is nothing to indicate there is more than one person buried in this area.
“We have now recovered skeletal remains and we now move into what will be a staged post-mortem exercise.
“Naturally there will be a number of experts involved in this process again as we work hard to identify the person and also establish the circumstances surrounding their death.
“It is important for me to stress that this is also likely to take us a few more days yet.
“Because of the work we have done so far, we anticipate that we will be able to reduce the scene at Coxmoor Road but there will still be a scene remaining that will be guarded by police officers for several days yet while the other work I have described is ongoing.
“We would like to thank the public for their patience. We know the effect this investigation will have had on residents living in the area.
“As always, we will keep you updated as this complex investigation develops.”
On Sunday (7) Calverton Parish Council (CPP) joined the national Coronation celebrations and organised a mass picnic in William Lee Park.
The event was attended by over 3,000 partygoers following similar successful events delivered by CPP at the Christmas lights switch on (Part II) and last year’s very successful and well-received Jubilee picnic.
Cllr. Andy Meads (CPP Chairman and co-organiser) told Gedling Eye that a last-minute grant from a special National Lottery fund, helped the council afford to pay for everything.
He said: “It was all free for residents including bouncy castles, a giant slide, a 100 ft obstacle course, a climbing wall, fairground ride, and wipe out game.
(Photographs courtesy of Cllr. Andy Meads)
“As part of the grant bid they also agreed to use some of the money to purchase three high-quality gazebos that they can use for future events.
“Thousands of cakes, crisps, chocolate, doughnuts, and drinks were all handed out to the estimated 3,200 crowds, again free of charge.
“A free face-painter along with the Gedling play forum who helped make crowns kept the younger kids busy.
“The weather was also great with not so much as a drop of rain.”
The event was organised by members of Calverton Parish Council, including Andy Meads(chairman), Dean Curwood (vice chairman), Lorraine Brown, Louise Kopryko, and Joan Inger.
Further details about Caverton Parish Council can be accessed on their website www.calvertonpc.org.uk
Based on the popular board game, this comedy classic begins at a dinner party hosted by Mr. Boddy, where he admits to blackmailing his visitors – Mrs. Peacock, Miss Scarlet, Mr. Green, Professor Plum, Mrs. White and Col. Mustard.
After Dark Murder Mystery Events: Lights, Camera, Murder! – Bonington Theatre, Arnold, 2.30pm & 7.00pm
Beneath the glitz and glamour of 1940’s Hollywood there are secrets and lies to uncover as you become embroiled in a murder at the movies! Could the Starlet be behind the slaying? Did the director have anything to do with the death? Was the leading man involved in the mystery?
It’s time for action as you attempt to uncover the clues on set, separate the lies from the lines and see if you can take home the award for best detective and make the final cut…. before the killer does!
Artists, Makers & Fine Foods Market – Woodborough Village Hall, 10.00am – 2.00pm
Calverton Villager Get Together – Scout & Guide Hut, Old Labray School, Calverton, 11.30am
Well over 50 years, and it’s still going strong….
The VGT 2023 is fast approaching, with just a few days to go. The donkeys are on their way, the sand will soon be arriving and the paddling pools are being filled, so be ready for an afternoon of fun and laughter. There will be entertainment in the arena with the Calverton Schools, dog agility, Calverton Gymnastics and the flyover has been arranged. There will be games to take part in, free funfair rides, stalls aplenty and along with ice-cream, burgers, hot dogs and the bar, it will be a good day out for all the family.
Jazz in the Bar – Bonington Cinema, Arnold, 7.30pm
Jazz vocalist Mandy Tatton delivers beautiful swinging jazz steeped in the influences of Blossom Dearie and Diana Krall, as well as delicious Samba and Bossa Nova songs from Brazil.
Please contact venue to confirm availability and details
A quick word from ‘This is Gedling’ Magazine who sponsor The Vibe
Covering the whole of Gedlng borough ‘This is Gedling’ magazine is being distributed now – you can pick up a FREE copy at your local pub, club, venue, theatre, takeaway.
This is Gedling is a Not for Profit (NfP) community initiative that depends on the support of advertisers, contributors, readers and donors to continue to bring FREE borough news and general interest content to the all 46 square miles and 120k residents of Gedling borough.
Delights store and the Post Office in Burton Joyce ran a ‘Design a Coronation Stamp’ competition as part of a massive weekend of Coronation events in the village.
The competition was so popular with the local children that every inch of the shop and Post Office windows and door were covered in entries.
Two winners chosen from the hundreds of entries were named as George Caudwell aged 5 with a fabulous bright coloured picture of King Charles and an equally brilliant one of Big Ben by Freddie Winnet aged 10.
Pictured: Winner no.2 ‘King Charles’ by George Caudwell aged 5 (PHOTO: Nic Walsh and Julie Fowler)
Both winners received a winner’s prize of a £15 One for All voucher and a big bag of Delight’s amazing sweets.
Pictured: Winner no.1 ‘Big Ben’ by Freddie Winnet aged 10 (PHOTO: Nic Walsh and Julie Fowler)
Nic Walsh and Julie Fowler (Co-owners of Delights) said “We wanted to run the competition to encourage the local children to get involved with this amazing event and to think about what a coronation is all about, and also to encourage the great sense of community that we have here in our village.
“They all look wonderful, the children have done an amazing job”.
Pictured: Entries on display stands outside Delights and The Post Office shop front (PHOTO: Nic Walsh and Julie Fowler)Pictured: Entries on display throughout Delights and The Post Office (PHOTO: Nic Walsh and Julie Fowler)
Delights and the Post Office can be found at 53 Main Street, Burton Joyce with further information and contact available on their facebook page here.
Police investigating a break-in at a takeaway restaurant in Calverton have arrested two suspects.
Officers were called to Planet Pizza, in St Wilfrids Square after the break-in took place at around 2.15am on Monday (8). Offenders had smashed the front door of the business and stole a tips jar and the till from inside. While carrying out house-to-house inquiries and analysing CCTV coverage in the area, response officers located two suspects. Two men, aged 49 and 50, were arrested on suspicion of burglary.
Inspector Mark Stanley, neighbourhood policing inspector for Calverton, said: “Any burglary, whether on a home or business, is an invasive and unpleasant crime which we take very seriously. “Break-ins can have an impact on businesses, both financially, and emotionally for the hard-working staff who are impacted by the offence. No one should have to come into their place of work to find it has been smashed into.
“The force treats burglary very seriously, with teams dedicated to preventing and investigating incidents as well as putting suspects before the courts at the earliest opportunity.
“I’m pleased we were able to locate two suspects so quickly and this is an important step.
“Our investigation remains ongoing, however, and anyone with any information should call 101, quoting incident number 171 of 8 May 2023, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”
A new radical plan for the NHS is underway, which could improve access to primary health care for patients in Gedling borough.
For the first time in history, patients who need certain prescription medications – such as antibiotics – will be able to obtain them from a pharmacy, without seeing a GP.
This applies to seven common conditions including earache, sore throat and urinary tract infections.
Also, women will no longer need to speak to a practice nurse or GP to access oral contraception and will instead be able to pop into their local pharmacy for it.
The new move aims to improve access to care, better support patients to manage their own health, and modernise general practice for future generations.
Why are these changes being made?
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he hopes the measures will help end the “all-too stressful wait” for appointments by freeing up 15 million slots at doctors’ surgeries over the next two years.
Sunak said: “I know how frustrating it is to be stuck on hold to your GP practice when you or a family member desperately need an appointment for a common illness.”
“We will end the 8am rush and expand the services offered by pharmacies, meaning patients can get their medication quickly and easily,” he added.
According to the NHS, £645m will be invested over the next two years to boost staffing and resources under the new plan.
Supporters of a Gedling football club hit by a ‘shocking’ electricity bill are coming to the rescue – but they say more help is needed.
Carlton Town revealed that after recently submitting a meter reading, they then received a bill for a whopping £8714.03 (including VAT).
An updated statement from The Millers on their official website has outlined the current position including the amazing support of all connected to the club.
Pledges from Chairman Mick Garton, vice Chairman Barry North and sponsors Gilbert Wealth will bring in at least £2,500 towards the horrendous electricity bill.
Carlton Town is also hoping to raise around £1,000 from a sports day, and cash from an extra Speakers event in September. Supporter Kelly Mitchell has also set up a donation page in order to hopefully raise another £500 towards clearing the huge debt.
Boatsy and Charlie called in at Trent Bridge at the weekend and friend of the club Luke Fletcher helped the duo secure a mini bat signed by arguably England’s greatest-ever bowling duo Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad.
Kelly’s appeal has already hit the £300 mark and donations can be made here
Commercial Chief Gary Clarke (pictured) can be contacted on 07907 064189
The club have a Night at Nottingham Greyhound Stadium on Friday, May 12 with tickets at £7 each and are available from Mr Clarke on the above number.
The latest statement and news can be read on the Millers website HERE
Pictured: Nails Bar with all signage removed (Gedling Eye)
A nail bar in Calverton has been repossessed by landlords.
Customers of ‘Nails Bar’ were shocked to find the business on St Wilfrid’s Square locked and empty.
A forfeiture notice is now being displayed on the inside of the main door and all signage has been removed.
Locals have expressed their shock at their closure on the village’s dedicated Facebook page, with one writing: “Calverton Nail shop, GONE!!!!”
Pictured: Nails Bar with signage (Facebook)
The notice was served by Parkinsons Bailiff Services Ltd, Enforcement Agents on Long Hai Cao of 14 St. Wilfrid’s Square, Calverton, NG14 6FP.
Pictured: Forfeiture Notice (Gedling Eye)
The notice was served on behalf of the landlord Rookman Properties Limited on May 5 formally determining the lease and advising that any attempt by Long Hai Cao or their agents to enter the premises would result in criminal and civil proceedings being taken.
Three alleyways in Carlton, Colwick and Mapperley could be gated off for another three years to try to reduce anti-social behaviour.
Nottingham City Council will be consulting residents on its plans to keep the alleyways closed using Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs), otherwise known as gating orders, which stop access to certain areas.
Metal barriers, or palisade security fencing, is typically used to stop people going through areas which are covered by an order.
PICTURED: Loxley House
The council says the alleyways had become magnets for anti-social behaviour, which the Labour-run council says was having “a detrimental effect” on the lives of residents nearby.
Council delegated decision documents say there had been reports of the “persistent deposit of dog faeces, litter, broken bottles, other detritus and other anti-social behaviour has had a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality of the restricted area”.
Without the PSPOs the council says the problems are “likely to continue to an unreasonable extent”.
Three of the problematic alleyways are in Botany Avenue in Mapperley, Candle Meadow in Colwick Park and Kilnwood Close in Carlton.
Some of the gating orders date back as far as 2007, with extensions issued every three years owing to the issues in the area.
Residents will be consulted on whether the orders need to be extended further, with the orders expiring between October and November later this year.
Council documents add: “Since the orders one to 11 inclusive were made, there has been a significant reduction in the anti-social behaviour reported in the locality of the respective areas.
“However, if [the orders] are allowed to expire, which would result in the barriers being removed, this may result in the recurrence of the identified anti-social behaviour in these locations.”
