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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.

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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)

Pair charged and remanded over cannabis grow in Calverton

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Pair charged and remanded over cannabis grow in Calverton

Two suspects have appeared in court after police uncovered a cannabis grow in a house in Calverton.

Nearly 200 plants were discovered after officers executed a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at the address in Crookdole Lane.

Electrical cables were found in upstairs rooms, with 196 plants of varying sizes found in the loft. 

Two men were arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis following the enforcement activity on Tuesday (9).

Nhung Van Nguyen, aged 38, of no fixed address, and Dung Van Tran, aged 27, of Crookdole Lane, were subsequently charged with production of cannabis and appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court today (Thursday 11 August 2022).

They were remanded in custody and are next due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on September 1, 2022.

Inspector Mark Stanley, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “As a result of our swift enforcement activity, acting on intelligence received, we were able to seize illegal drugs of significant value and bring two suspects before the court.

“Proactive operations like this one are just a small part of the ongoing preventative work we are doing to tackle drug dealing in our communities.

“We rely on information from local people, so building up trust and confidence with the public is imperative. I urge the public to keep reporting to us because the more information we get, the better intelligence picture we can build and the more robust action we can take.

“We really value information supplied by the public and will always act on it, where appropriate, to keep people safe from harm and make a positive difference in our communities.”

“If you have any information regarding any criminal issues in your area, don’t hesitate to call us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency call 999.”

Arnold youngsters treated to day out at Fantasy Island in Ingoldmells by generous owners

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Arnold youngsters treated to day out at Fantasy Island in Ingoldmells by generous owners

The owners of Fantasy Island in Ingoldmells have treated a number of lucky youngsters from Arnold to a free day out at the seaside attraction.

Four coaches left Arnold this morning (11) taking children and their parents to Ingoldmells for the special day.

The trip was aimed at children who otherwise would not have had a holiday this year and was funded by the James Mellors Organisation, who run the attraction, and arranged with Gedling Play Forum.

“This is a really generous move by James Mellors,” said Rachael Ellis, Chair of Gedling Play Forum. 

“They are paying for the transport, free entry to Fantasy Island, and providing lunch”.

“It’s a recognition that with the cost-of-living crisis and the overhang of Covid, many children will not get a holiday this year.  The Play Forum worked with family centres and community organisations to identify disadvantaged children and offered places to them.  We are providing volunteers on each coach to co-ordinate the travel”.

The coaches left Arnold this morning and were seen off by James Mellors Snr, Vernon Coaker, and Tom Randall MP along with members of the Gedling Play Forum team, and the Mayor and Mayoress of Gedling Cllrs Peter and Sandra Barnes.

The James Mellors Organisation and Gedling Play Forum are offering other local activities during the school holidays.

Mellors Group Events is a family run business providing quality bespoke events and headline attractions in the UK and internationally.  They will be running the Nottingham Beach in the Old Market Square, with the beach, rides, and refreshments.  This year there’s a new attraction in the giant slip and slide inflatable water slide.

Gedling Play Forum will be running a range of play events alongside Gedling Borough Council.  These will be at:

12th August: St Georges’ Centre, Netherfield (must be pre-booked via Gedling Borough Council website)

20th August: Gedling Play Forum, Gedling – Open Day

27th August: Bestwood Welfare, Bestwood Village

Shocking CCTV footage shows youngsters dancing in front of on-coming train at Burton Joyce rail crossing

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Shocking CCTV footage shows youngsters dancing in front of on-coming train at Burton Joyce rail crossing

Parents are being urged to warn their children about the dangers of playing near train tracks after CCTV footage showed youngsters dancing in front on an on-coming train at Burton Joyce.

The shocking footage shows three school-age children walking across a pedestrian crossing near the village before stopping in the middle of the track.

Two girls then hop off the path just inches from the live rails where they dance as a train approaches, before sprinting off.

Other CCTV footage released shows teenagers hanging from a railway bridge in Nottinghamshire.

The teenagers slipped through spiked metal fencing to shuffle across a ledge on a bridge that was just feet away from 25,000-volt overhead power lines.

British Transport Police (BTP), Network Rail and East Midlands Railway are jointly issuing the plea to parents and carers following several serious trespass incidents across the East Midlands.

BTP Nottingham Inspector Ellis Turner said: “Unfortunately we have seen too many times the tragic and life changing consequences of young people ignoring the warnings about trespassing on the railway.

“This summer holidays it is essential that young people know the dangers of being trackside. Education and following a good example from parents and guardians is vital in ensuring the safety of young people, understanding where they are and what they are up to and by discouraging dangerous activities.

MORE: Pleas to bring more rail services to Burton Joyce

He added: “There is unfortunately an increasing number of children and young people who appear to not understand the dangers of being trackside and continue to trespass and make train tracks their playground.

“A common misconception is that you must touch the cable to be electrocuted but physical contact with the cable doesn’t need to happen, 25,000 volts of electricity can jump from the overhead lines. All these things will leave individuals with devastating life changing injuries if not be fatal. 

BTP are running a hard-hitting safety campaign with Network Rail called ‘You Vs Train’, that highlights the devastating consequences that trespassing on the railway can have. Find out more at youvstrain.co.uk

Alan Colclough, East Midlands Operations Risk Advisor at Network Rail added: “The reckless behaviour we’ve seen in recent months is deeply concerning.

“The railway is not a playground and you never know when the next train is approaching. The railway is also full of hidden hazards, and on the parts which have overhead electric power lines the electricity is always on.

“We work with partners across the rail industry to educate young people on the dangers of trespassing and level crossing misuse, but we need support from inside the home too. I strongly urge parents to have a conversation about railway safety with their children, especially during the summer holidays.”

Passengers and the public can help by reporting any concerns or incidents by texting on 61016 or calling 0800 405040.” 

East Midlands Railway in no train travel plea to Gedling borough passengers on rail strike dates

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East Midlands Railway in no train travel plea to Gedling borough passengers on rail strike dates

Rail users in Gedling borough are being urged not to travel by train during the next set of strike action dates.

East Midlands Railways is advising customers not to use its services as no trains will be operating in the borough during the latest strike action.

Strike action is planned on Thursday, August 18 and Saturday, August 20.

During both strike days no services will run from Burton Joyce, Carlton, Newstead or Netherfield stations.

Rail Replacement Bus (RRB) services will not be provided where lines are closed as there is not enough capacity to meet demand.  

Neil Grabham, customer services director for East Midlands Railway, said: “We are extremely disappointed that both RMT and TSSA have decided to opt for counterproductive strikes rather than working with the industry to find a deal that is acceptable for our people, our passengers and for taxpayers.

“As a result, there will be significant changes to our normal timetable, with differences between the timetables on Thursday, August 18 and Saturday, August 20. Some parts of our network will have no train services at all, and other lines will have a reduced level of service.

“I would urge all customers to think carefully about their journeys next week – and make alternative arrangements if possible.” 

A summary of EMR services each day is as follows: 

Thursday, August 18

  • EMR services will operate between 0730 and 1830 only

EMR Intercity

  • One Train Per Hour between Nottingham and London
  • One Train Per Hour between Sheffield and London

EMR Regional

  • One Train per Hour between Derby and Matlock
  • One Train per Hour between Derby and Nottingham
  • One Train per Hour between Leicester and Nottingham (Stopping Service)

All other lines of route will be closed.

Saturday, August 20

  • EMR services will operate between 0730 and 1830 only

EMR Intercity

  • One Train Per Hour between Nottingham and London
  • One Train Per Hour between Sheffield and London

EMR Regional

  • One Train per Hour between Derby and Matlock
  • One Train per Hour between Derby and Nottingham

All other lines of route will be closed.

There will be no Skegness Summer special services, as no trains will run to/from Skegness on this day. 

Why are railway workers going on strike?

Different unions representing different jobs across the rail industry have held strike action and are planning to stage more in the coming weeks due to one main reason – pay.

In 2021, the median salary for train and tram drivers was £59,189 per year, while other rail workers such as ticket collectors and guards get £33,310. Rail construction and maintenance workers which lay and repair tracks receive £34,998 on average.

The RMT union, which represents guards and signalling staff, has held talks with Network Rail, which owns the UK’s railway infrastructure, but again a pay deal is yet to be agreed, with the wage rises offered below the current rate of inflation.

The RMT also disagrees with plans by Network Rail to cut jobs, as the company tries to save £2bn over the next two years.

TSSA General Secretary Manuel Cortes said: ‘Our members are simply asking for basic fair treatment’

“They want not to be sacked from their jobs, a fair pay rise in the face of a cost-of-living-crisis and no race to the bottom on terms and conditions.

“No one takes strike action lightly, but we have been left with little choice. Our General Grades and Controllers are a force to be reckoned with. Without them the rail network does not run, it is that simple.

“Sadly, it now looks as though we are about to see yet more disruption on our railways this summer. It’s time bosses at the company told the government they must get a grip.

“Our door remains open but only if there is a meaningful offer on the table which will give our members the fair deal they deserve for keeping our rail network safe every day of the year.”

Council urge people not to have barbecues in Gedling borough parks in bid to prevent grass fires

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Council urge people not to have barbecues in Gedling borough parks in bid to prevent grass fires

Gedling Borough Council is urging people to refrain from taking barbecues to local parks and also take care with cigarettes in a bid to prevent fires during the UK heatwave.

The plea was issued on social media after Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue reminded residents they recently had to deal with exceptional amounts of incidents around the county during the last heatwave – including a significant fire in Blidworth.

The council put out a tweet to remind residents of the dangers.

It read: “We want to do what we can to prevent [fires] from happening so we are asking that visitors to our parks do not bring BBQs and take extra care when disposing of cigarettes.

“Let’s do our bit to keep everyone safe.“

Disposable barbecues, bonfires, cigarettes and broken bottles and glass on the ground are among the main causes of the thousands of grass fires recorded around the UK this summer.

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