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Birds Bakery announces plan to open new store at Teal Park near Netherfield this September

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Birds Bakery announces plan to open new store at Teal Park near Netherfield this September

Birds Bakery has unveiled plans for bringing its famous selection of baked family favourites to Teal Park in Netherfield.

The deal will see Birds Bakery open a new 1,200 ft² store on the business park in early September, creating eight new jobs.

Birds joins a number of household names on the expanding business park, situated off Colwick Loop Road, including Aldi. The site is also home to a new school and children’s day nursery.

Richard Whitehead Aldi store opening
PICTURED: Richard Whitehead, left, opened the new Aldi near Netherfield last week with store manager Stuart Levick, right

The new Teal Park store is due to open in early September and will feature the usual mix of Birds Bakery classics, including the Caramel Doughnut and Cream Puff, a hot food counter serving food on the go, including sausage and bacon cobs and rolls filled with the roast of the day, as well as a coffee offering from Nottingham’s own 200 Degrees.

MORE: New Aldi opens at Teal Park near Netherfield

The unit will also have a small amount of in-store seating.

Mike Holling, sales and marketing director at Birds Bakery, said they were looking forward to moving into ‘an exciting location’.

“We’re looking forward to being part of a growing community at Teal Park. After the last few years, it’s great to see so many new businesses opening their doors in the area and we can’t wait to join them and, of course, welcome eight new people to the Birds team.

“We will be focusing our offering on food to go, with delicious, freshly made hot and filled rolls, savoury snacks and sweet treats. We will once again be partnering with 200 Degrees for our coffee offering, which has proven incredibly popular in many of our other stores and shows our commitment to working with other local businesses and suppliers.

“The new opening forms part of our expansion plans, with discussions about more new stores in other locations across the East Midlands already underway.”

You can find your nearest Birds Bakery online at www.birdsbakery.com/stores.

Man’s body recovered from River Trent after search near Stoke Bardolph Weir

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Man’s body recovered from River Trent after search near Stoke Bardolph Weir

Police have recovered a man’s body from the River Trent following reports a man had gone missing on Sunday evening near Stoke Bardolph.

Emergency services had been called to Stoke Bardolph Weir at 6.34pm after a 39-year-old man entered the water.

Specialist police divers spent much of yesterday searching for the man and recovered a body shortly after 8am this morning.

Chief Inspector Chris Sullivan, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This is a tragic incident that has resulted in a man losing his life.

“We are currently investigating what happened and would like to speak to any additional witnesses who have yet to come forward.

“Our thoughts today are with the man’s family and friends at what we know will be an extremely difficult time.

“Any search and recovery operation of this nature is very challenging, and I would like to pay tribute to the members of all three emergency services who attended the scene.”

Anyone with additional information is asked to call 101 quoting incident 91 of 16 August 2022.

The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

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The planned roadworks and road changes in Gedling borough over the next few weeks

A number of roadworks, and changes to the roads, are set to take place on Gedling borough’s roads during the next few weeks.

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

Most of the roadworks are being undertaken by Nottinghamshire County Council while a couple are being led by Severn Trent Water.

These are the roadworks and closures you need to know about…

Arno Vale Road, Woodthorpe

22 August – 02 September

Responsibility for works: Cadent

Burton Road, Carlton

22 August – 22 August

Responsibility for works: Openreach

Gedling Road, Arnold

19 August

Roadworks, Delays likely

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Gedling Road, Arnold

22 August – 24 August

Roadworks, Delays likely

Responsibility for works: Cadent

Westdale Lane West, Mapperley

17 August – 19 August

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Calstock Road, Woodthorpe

23 August – 31 August

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Chandos Street, Netherfield

22 August – 26 August

Responsibility for works: Nottinghamshire County Council

Digby Avenue, Mapperley

22 August – 24 August

Roadworks, Delays possible

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Kenrick Road, Mapperley

17 August – 19 August

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Lambley Avenue, Mapperley

17 August – 19 August

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Maidens Dale, Arnold

17 August – 30 August

Marshall Road, Mapperley

19 August – 23 August

Responsibility for works: Cadent

Newstead Avenue, Mapperley

17 August – 19 August

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Newstead Avenue, Mapperley

23 August – 26 August

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Sherbrook Road, Arnold

17 August – 18 August

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Spring Lane, Lambley

22 August – 28 October

Responsibility for works: Cadent

Standhill Avenue, Carlton

18 August – 21 August

Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water

Emergency services continue search for man who went missing in River Trent near Stoke Bardolph

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Emergency services continue search for man who went missing in River Trent near Stoke Bardolph

Specialist search teams are continuing to search for a man who was reported missing in the River Trent near Stoke Bardolph.

Emergency services were called to Stoke Bardolph Weir at 6.34pm yesterday (Sunday) after a 39-year-old man entered the water.

Police and Fire crews spent much of yesterday evening searching for the man and returned to the scene early this morning.

Weir Stoke Bardolph
PICTURED: The weir at Stoke Bardolph (IMAGE: Google Maps)

Search operations are continuing and specialist police divers are at the scene.

Chief Inspector Jon Foy, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Work is ongoing to find this man and teams of specialist officers are currently at the scene.

“We are currently investigating what happened and would like to speak to any additional witnesses who have yet to come forward.”

Anyone with additional information is asked to call 101 quoting incident.

More dates announced for ghoul hunts at ‘haunted’ Gedling Station building

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More dates announced for ghoul hunts at ‘haunted’ Gedling Station building

Two more dates have been announced by ghost hunters willing to escort fans of the supernatural around Gedling Station.

Haunted Heritage, a team of experienced event facilitators, ghost hunting mediums and historians, carried out a search for spooks back in July at the historical building on Shearing Hill.

Now due to popular demand, two more dates have been announced.

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Gedling Station pictured during the 1930s

Ghost hunts will take place on Saturday, September 30 and Saturday, November 12 and both will run from 8pm until 1am.

Tickets are £35.

Guests must be 18 years and over to attend this event

A spokesman for Haunted Heritage said: “With Centuries of history, it is well worth a visit, but be warned, after dark this place has a different atmosphere. With many ghost stories, this is the ideal location for paranormal investigation.

“Whose spirits continue to walk the platform waiting to board the train?  

“As you walk through the door, you can feel the spiritual energy step forward. Come and wander through the chillingly, empty rooms and soak up the atmosphere of this once busy house. It takes on a whole new feel when darkness falls.”

Tickets are available at their website here: https://hauntedheritage.co.uk/event/ghost-hunt-haunted-railway-station-nottingham/

Gedling Station closed in 1960.

In 1967 the former station site was converted into a youth club and operated successfully as a youth club for over 40 years. 

The building was finally closed in 2012, in large part due to the need for improvements in order to ensure that this historic building met modern health and safety standards.

A group of volunteers are now working to restore the building to its former glory and transform it into a community hub and heritage site.

You can read more about their work here: https://www.gedlingyouth.co.uk/

First Netherfield Pride festival to take place this Saturday

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First Netherfield Pride festival to take place this Saturday

Netherfield is aiming to host the borough’s first Pride event to celebrate the area’s LGBTQ+ communities.

The celebration is taking place around the town centre this Saturday (20) from 11am until late.

The main day event is on from 11am-4pm. There will be craft stalls, LGBT+ creators, drag artists, live performances, live music, kids activities and much more

Local pub It’s Inn The Bank’ will be serving hot food during the main pride event, with vegan and veggie options available.

From 4:30pm until 6:30pm you can then head over to The Corner Café in Netherfield for their delicious Bistro Night. 

In the evening a great night of comedy has been lined up at Connect Netherfield cafe on Victoria Road. The comedy night takes place from. 19:30 onwards hosted by Late-Stage Comedy. Tickets available here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/396017688567

For more information about the Pride event, head over to their official website here: https://netherfieldpride.co.uk/

You can also follow the event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/netherfieldpride

Police and fire crews carry out search for man reported missing at River Trent weir near Stoke Bardolph

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Police and fire crews carry out search for man reported missing at River Trent weir near Stoke Bardolph

A search is being carried out after a man was reported missing this evening (14) close to the River Trent weir near Stoke Bardolph.

Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue say they sent eight crews to conduct a search near the weir around 18:37 following reports of a man ‘missing near the weir at Stoke Bardolph’.

Water rescue teams also took part in the search.

Notts Fire Engine

The emergency service have since issue and update saying the incident has been handed over to Nottinghamshire Police.

A spokesman said: “Crews have now left the weir at Stoke Bardolph and we have handed this incident over to the Police who will continue the search tomorrow in daylight hours.”

Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury’s stop selling disposable barbecues

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Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury’s stop selling disposable barbecues

Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons have announced they will temporarily stop selling disposable barbecues in all stores because of the heatwave.

The supermarket giants said they will are temporarily dropping the product during the current spell of dry weather.

Fire brigades have warned of the risk of blazes in “tinderbox conditions”.

The Met Office’s fire severity index, which assesses how severe a blaze could become, is currently “very high” for most of England and Wales.

In a statement today (12) Morrisons said: “In light of the long dry spell in the UK this summer we are temporarily removing disposable barbecues from all stores until further notice.”

Sainsbury’s said its move to remove barbecues was a precautionary measure, but did not say how long it would continue.

Tesco said the move was temporary and once weather conditions allow, disposable barbecues will be made available again.

Co-op says it does not sell disposable barbecues close to UK national parks.

Aldi and Waitrose already stopped sales back in March, due to the burden on the environment more generally

Fire services are warning of “tinderbox conditions” and have asked people not to use barbecues in high risk places, such as balconies and on dry grass, after a steep increase in the number of call-outs.

Paralympic gold medallist Richard Whitehead opens new Aldi store at Teal Park near Netherfield

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Paralympic gold medallist Richard Whitehead opens new Aldi store at Teal Park near Netherfield

A brand new Aldi store at Teal Park near Netherfield opened its doors to customers yesterday (12) with ParalympicsGB athletics hero Richard Whitehead cutting the ribbon alongside residents from local care home, Rivendell View. 

The Magenta Way store near Netherfield will be run by Store Manager Stuart Levick, along with a team of 38 colleagues from the local community.

ParalympicsGB gold medallist Richard Whitehead gave away complimentary bags of fresh fruit and vegetables from Aldi’s famous Super 6 range to the first 30 customers in the queue, and is set to deliver an inspirational virtual assembly for pupils at Netherfield Primary School after the summer break as part of the supermarket’s initiative, Get Set to Eat Fresh – which has already inspired over two million school children aged 5-14 years to learn more about the benefits of cooking fresh, healthy food with their families. 

Aldi Netherfield is also offering pupils at the Netherfield Primary School the opportunity to win a £20 gift voucher to spend at the new store. Children at Netherfield Primary School have been tasked with creating a poster to show what healthy eating means to them. Richard will announce the winner during the virtual assembly and present the pupil with their £20 voucher. 

Store Manager Stuart Levick said: “It’s been a wonderful morning here at the opening of Aldi Netherfield. It was lovely to welcome our new customers into store, and I look forward to meeting more of the community in the coming weeks. I’m also thrilled that we are able to support Netherfield Primary School through our partnership with ParalympicsGB.” 

ParalympicsGB star Richard Whitehead added: “I’ve had a fantastic time opening the new Aldi this morning. It was an honour to officially open the store and welcome customers inside for the first time.

“I am looking forward to speaking with the children at Netherfield Primary School about the importance of eating healthily and how it can be fun to plan and prepare meals as a family. Hopefully, I will inspire the pupils to keep active and try different sports.” 

The new Aldi store offers large chillers and freezers dedicated to fresh, British meat products, a ‘Food to Go’ section at the front of the store, and an exclusive section full of Health & Beauty products. 

Netherfield customers can also take a walk down the ‘Aisle of Aldi’, where they will find legendary Specialbuys which are available every Thursday and Sunday. During opening week, the store will be offering a range of tools and accessories, including a 20v impact drill for £24.99, 40v cordless angle grinder for £29.99 and an Activ Energy 20/40v Battery Charger for £14.99.

The new Aldi store is calling on local charities and food banks in Netherfield to register with Neighbourly, a community engagement platform that links businesses to charitable organisations in the local community.  

Local charities that register will be able to collect surplus food and perishable products, such as fruit, vegetables and baked goods, up to seven days a week. Any charities in the area that would like to partner up with the new Aldi store should email aldi@neighbourly.com. 

Latest Gedling borough crime map: what’s been reported in your street?

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Latest Gedling borough crime map: what’s been reported in your street?

Hundreds of violent and sexual offences were reported to police in Gedling borough in June.

Each month Gedling Eye will chart every crime in the borough on an interactive map for readers to stay on top of what is happening and where.

The map can be found below.

This month, our map reveals the location of every crime reported to Nottinghamshire Police in June 2022 (the latest available full month of data).

Vehicle theft

The map shows location, type of offence, and outcome or current status of the police investigation.

Readers can use the online tool to see what happened near their homes, schools and places of work and build an understanding of the county’s crime hotspots.

By far the greatest number of reported offences were violent and sexual offences, with a total of 214 such offences reported in the borough

This was followed by public order offences with 56, criminal damage and arson with 51 reports, shoplifting with 48 reports, vehicle crime 28 reports, burglary with 24 reports anti-social behaviour 23 reports and drugs 19 reports.

The least reported crimes were bike thefts (three), and possession of weapons (one)

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