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‘Now more than ever we need everyone’s help’: NHS bosses make plea to Gedling borough residents as 1,100 turn up at A&E

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‘Now more than ever we need everyone’s help’: NHS bosses make plea to Gedling borough residents as 1,100 turn up at A&E

NHS bosses in Nottinghamshire have made a plea to residents in Gedling borough calling for support after 1,100 patients turned up to A&E.

They are asking for help from residents in the borough to make sure they can focus emergency care on the sickest patients.  

Recent figures show that in the patch there are 200 people with Covid-19 in hospital beds with 26 being in the most critical condition. 

At the same time the A&E teams are seeing increasing numbers of patients, with over 1,100 patients in just one day last Monday at King’s Mill and Queen’s Medical Centre. 

Dr James Hopkinson, a local GP and Clinical Leader of the NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG), said: “All our staff working in health and care services are trying to make sure we see people who need us.

“Teams are tired after 18 months of living and working with Covid-19 and all health and care staff are trying hard to see patients who need care. 

“Pressure is on every part of the health and care system from our GPs working tirelessly to support all their patients in need to beds being limited in care homes due to staffing shortages and outbreaks of illnesses.

“As always we are working together as a system to do everything we can to make sure we get the care to everyone who needs it but we need the public to help us and only use A&E for urgent, life threatening emergencies.” 

Dr David Selwyn, medical director at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the Kingsmill Hospital, said: “We are here for every single patient who needs us, but please if you do not have a major, life changing illness consider visiting an Urgent Treatment Centre and if you are unsure visit 111 for advice on the best place for your needs. 

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“People turning up at hospitals with minor illnesses are waiting a very long time for treatment. We have seen people who have attended A&E with coughs and colds, which can be easily treated by a pharmacist or at home, as well as someone asking for their false nails to be removed which isn’t a medical issue. For more advice and guidance, visit 111.co.uk who can direct you to the most appropriate service.” 

With hospitals full and patients waiting for long periods of time, the clinical teams are doing all they can to make sure people in hospital who are well are able to return home. The hospital teams rely on families to help with getting their loved ones home and now more than ever that help is needed.   

Rachel Eddie, Chief Operating Officer at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, who run QMC and City Hospital, said: “We want to offer the best care to all of our patients whether it’s via A&E so they get the urgent care they need or a specialist team to treat cancer or other urgent conditions.   

“Families can really help us at NUH by supporting their loved ones to go home whilst they await a care package or accept a placement in a care home. We know this is not ideal but we are grateful to families for continuing to do everything they can to support loved ones to return home so we can get patients who really do need to be in hospital into a bed quicker”. 

James Hopkinson added, “We have been so grateful for the public support throughout the pandemic. We have been overwhelmed by kindness and thoughtful gestures. We know the public are incredible in their support and the biggest thing they can do now to help us, is to think about how they use our services. Our local GPs, urgent treatment centres and pharmacists are incredible and offer excellent treatment. There are evening appointments available and the waits are much shorter for minor ailments. 

“We don’t want people to wait and we want to offer the best care we can, but saving lives is the main job of A&E and we must always prioritise life.” 

Remember 

The NHS is here for you and so if you are concerned about a new lump or mole or have any other health issues then please get in touch with your GP. 

If it is not an emergency you can use a range of service, such as: 

Pharmacy 

Pharmacies can offer over the counter advice and treat common illnesses such as colds, sore throats, stings and allergies. 

Call 111 First 

Once a patients calls 111 or visits 111 online they will be navigated to the most appropriate service, first time by a trained operator. The operator will even be able to book appointments and timeslots at the most appropriate health service for your needs. 

Visit the NHS Urgent Care Centre 

  • Nottingham – The NHS Urgent Care Centre (next to the BBC building) is open every day from 7am-9pm. It deals with non-life threatening injuries and health problems. You don’t need an appointment to attend. Seaton House, London Road, Nottingham, NG2 4LA Tel: 0115 883 8500 

Plans submitted to turn Gedling House into meditation centre with cafe and bookshop

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Plans submitted to turn Gedling House into meditation centre with cafe and bookshop

Plans have now been submitted to turn Gedling House into a meditation centre with cafe and bookshop.

The historic home was sold to Kadampa Meditation Centre Nottingham Ltd, earlier this year and will begin work on converting the 241-year-old building on Wood Lane into a Buddhist centre if plans are approved.

The semi-detached three-storey Georgian house, which is Grade II listed, was being used as office space by previous owners Jigsaw Homes Group.

Proposals submitted to Gedling Borough Council include creation of a meditation centre with a cafe and a book shop that would be opened to the public.

Ten bedrooms would also be created along with teaching suite and meditation suite.

PICTURED: Gedling House and Woods

A paved area would be created outside the cafe for tables and chairs and car parking would also be made avialble.

A spokesman for Kadampa Meditation Centre, talked to Gedling Eye following the sale back in May earlier this year.

They said:“We are really looking forward to moving into Gedling House

“As well as being a beautiful house, it also has stunning gardens and woodland. We are really lucky to be coming here.

“We are really looking forward to welcoming and working with the local community when we open our doors.”

Built around 1780, Gedling House was sold onto various individuals including Sir John Turney, until 1955 when it was sold to the local council.

The house was listed as Grade II in 1950 and it retains many original features including a paneled entrance hall, geometrical cantilevered wooden staircase and three 19th-century classic style fireplaces and hob grates.

Gedling Borough Council will make a decision on plans in the coming weeks.

Secret Takeaway Eater: La Piazza, Carlton Square

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Secret Takeaway Eater: La Piazza, Carlton Square

This week our Secret Takeaway Eater visited La Piazza in Carlton Square to give the pizzas described as ‘Nottingham’s finest’ a taste.

MATCH REPORT: Hilton Harriers 2-3 Linby Colliery Welfare FC

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MATCH REPORT: Hilton Harriers 2-3 Linby Colliery Welfare FC

Linby travelled to the Mease Pavilion in Derbyshire to face Hilton Harriers – a team they have never beaten in the three seasons Hilton have been in the CML.

Manager Andy Tring was again forced into changes, due to injuries, illness and unavailability.

Marshall Collingwood started at centre back; Mitch Jackson started in midfield.

Jack Leverton was back in goal after his three-match ban.

Linby got off to the worst possible start, going down 2-0 inside the first nine minutes of the game.

With only two minutes gone, Linby failed to clear the ball and as the loose ball bobbled around the area, the referee gave a penalty, adjudging Leverton to have fouled Hilton’s Scott Julien.

Scott Abbey made no mistake from the spot to put the home team 1-0 up.

On 9 minutes it was 2-0, a long ball, Aaron Millinchip latched onto it , and produced a superb angled finish, in off the far post, to leave Leverton with no chance – 0-2.

10 mins and Linby created their first chance of the game with good work from Rory Smith and Ash Foster, set up Sean Craven, but his shot was just wide of the target.

15 mins, and it could have been 3-0 but for a good save from Leverton, to deny the dangerous Millinchip.

On 17 minutes, Smith tried his luck from the edge of the area, only to see his shot blocked with possibly a hand, despite Linby appeals for a penalty – the referee waved play on.

26 mins, and Linby pulled a goal back, Smith sent Foster away down the right wing , he jinked

His way past two defenders , and drilled a low cross in from the byline, which was turned home by Jackson from 6 yards out, 1-2.

Amazingly, on 34 minutes, Linby were level. A quick free-kick from Craven found Smith clear, his initial shot was well saved by Hilton keeper Harry Wood, but the Linby man, showed composure to calmly control the loose ball and slot into the bottom corner, 2-2.

A breathless first-half ended with the teams level .

Half time. Hilton Harriers 2, Linby CWFC 2

Five minutes into the second half, Linby thought they had the lead: Craven was quick to pounce onto a mistake from Wood as the keeper attempted to take a quick free kick on the edge of his area, but surprising the referee disallowed the goal saying Wood had not played the ball?

It looked very much like Wood had got away with that “one” .

54 mins and more good work from Foster down the right as he beat his man and crossed for Craven who hit an instant half volley, which Wood brilliantly saved .

Craven saw a free kick saved on 62 minutes as Linby pressed for the elusive third goal.

65 minutes in, Linby finally took the lead as Sam Brookes won a tackle on the half-way line and fed the speedy Harley Shooter who had come on as substitute, Shooter’s pinpoint cross found Foster 12 yards out, who applied a one touch volleyed finish into the bottom corner, 3-2.

Linby survived late pressure from the home team to take all three points, and keep their unbeaten start to the season going.

Indeed , they could have added to their goals, when the lively Foster was denied what looked a certain penalty , in the dying minutes.

LINE UP: Leverton, Smith, Tring, Collingwood, Conn, James, Jackson, Brookes, Craven, Jones, Foster.

SUBS: H.Shooter ( for Jackson 60m), T.Adcock(for Tring 66m)

Man of the Match: Ash Foster

Green light expected for new waste management centre plans in Colwick

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Green light expected for new waste management centre plans in Colwick

Nottinghamshire County Council is expected to approve plans for a new waste management centre to replace an existing site previously damaged by a fire.

The new facility, in the Colwick Industrial Estate, will act as a direct replacement for the existing Freeth Street site managed by contractor Veolia in Nottingham city.

The existing site is part of Veolia’s current network of waste management facilities, but the Freeth Street area is currently earmarked for redevelopment under Nottingham City Council’s Riverside plans.

Planning documents lodged to the county council state the existing Freeth Street site would “conflict” with the city council’s regeneration plans, which in turn would “hinder” the day-to-day operations of the facility.

The Freeth Street site was also damaged by a fire in September 2020, requiring Veolia to demolish half its transfer station structure and “severely constraining” the facility’s wider operations.

It means there is now a need to find a replacement for the facility, which currently receives about 35,000 annual tonnes of residual and recyclable waste from Broxtowe, Gedling, Rushcliffe and the city.

The proposals, recommended for approval by the county council’s planning and rights of way committee on Tuesday,  include a new waste transfer building, an odour attenuation unit, office buildings, car parking and a bin storage area.

Colwick Industrial Estate. (Image: LDRS)

The new waste transfer station is expected to provide a “strategic bulking point” for up to 125,000 tonnes of waste per year, collected locally from both homes and industrial properties.

The facility will be operational 24 hours a day, with the core hours of operation between 6am and 10pm.

It will be based within the centre of the industrial estate, taking on land on the corner of Private Road 3 and Private Road 5.

The planning document states: “The larger capacity is required to reflect changes to the type and frequency of wastes that will be
required by the Resources and Waste Strategy.

“[This includes] the potential for weekly waste food collections, free green garden waste collections from all properties and additional recyclable collections.

“The specification of the Colwick waste transfer station provides flexibility to accommodate these changes as well as provide the ability for the applicant to develop its commercial offering within Nottinghamshire.”

It adds: “The Colwick waste transfer station would provide a replacement facility for the Freeth Street site, serving as a strategic bulking point for general waste and recyclable materials originating from the Greater Nottingham area.

“Its use would contribute to the overall waste management capacity of the County and provide a modern facility to support sustainable waste management.”

The application has received no objections from Gedling Borough Council, the Environment Agency, Severn Trent Water, Cadent Gas, Western Power Distribution or the council’s highways department.

Lambley Lane reopening delayed due to ‘supply chain difficulties’

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Lambley Lane reopening delayed due to ‘supply chain difficulties’

Lambley Lane will not reopen on Monday as planned due to ‘supply chain difficulties’.

Nottinghamshire County Council said they had planned to reopen Lambley Lane on Monday (September 13) but ‘are sorry to confirm that this will no longer be able to go ahead.

Construction on new Gedling Access Road
PICTURED: Construction taking place on the new Gedling Access Road on Lambley Lane

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire County Council said: “Delays in the supply chain have caused difficulties with the availability of materials needed, and so it is for this reason that the reopening will be delayed until September 27.

“We would like to say thank you to local residents and motorists for their patience whilst we work to reopen this road and offer our apologies for any inconvenience this delay may cause.”

The road has been closed for months to allow for construction of the new £40m Gedling Access Road.

It was reported earlier this week that the project to construct the new access road had gone over budget by £5.4m

£1m worth of cannabis seized as residential drugs factory closed in Mapperley

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£1m worth of cannabis seized as residential drugs factory closed in Mapperley

Cannabis with a street value of around £1m was seized by police during a drugs raid at a residential property in Mapperley

Officers forced entry to an address in Lucknow Drive shortly before 11.30am yesterday in response to local intelligence.

Inside they found a large-scale cannabis grow, with around 1,400 mature plants crammed into multiple rooms across the detached property.

They have now been taken away and destroyed, and an array of sophisticated growing and filtering equipment will also be put beyond use.

Two men, aged 24 and 20, were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences and remain in police custody.

Two bottles of CS spray and a telescopic baton were also recovered from the address.

Sergeant Natham Phipps, of Nottinghamshire Police, led the raid. He said: “Drug enforcement and violence reduction are the top priority for us. Yesterday’s proactive, intelligence-led raid shows how important it is for local officers to create and maintain strong relationships with people in the local community.

“This was a very large and sophisticated operation that would have taken a considerable amount of time and money to set up. This property had essentially been turned into a factory for the supply of illegal drugs but has now been closed for good.”

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Inspector Karl Thomas, local area commander for Nottinghamshire Police, said: “I am aware that some people are still of the view that this ‘is only a bit of weed’ and that we should be focussing on different issues.

“But in reality, these kind of large-scale grows are very often linked to ruthless organised criminal gangs from home and abroad whose members won’t think twice about using extreme acts of violence to protect their investment from other equally ruthless criminals. Domestic cannabis grows can also create a very substantial fire risk to neighbouring properties and will never be tolerated by Nottinghamshire Police.

“This is a great result for the local team and testament to the hard work and dedication shown by the officers involved. It should also serve as a warning to others involved in the illegal supply of drugs – we could very well be coming for you next.

“So, if you suspect a property in your area is being used for the supply of drugs please contact us immediately. We won’t always take action right away but we will use the information you provide to build up a stronger intelligence picture and plan future action.”

Signs that you could be living next to a cannabis farm include: a strong, sickly smell; constantly covered or blacked-out windows; the constant buzz of ventilation; and unusual comings and going from people and vehicles.

Anyone with any additional information about this incident or any other drug related crime is asked to call 101 quoting incident 283 of 9 September 2021.

‘SHOCKING’: 20 drivers caught without seatbelts during police day of action in Arnold and Mapperley

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‘SHOCKING’: 20 drivers caught without seatbelts during police day of action in Arnold and Mapperley

Police say a ‘shocking’ 20 people were caught without seatbelts during a day of action in Arnold and Mapperley.

Another six drivers were stopped for speeding and another for using a mobile phone at the wheel.

The operation was carried out at the locations on Thursday, September 2.

Officers carried out the day of action as part of an all-year-round drive by the force to tackle the ‘fatal four’ driving offences across Nottinghamshire. Speeding, drink-driving, using a mobile phone while driving and not wearing a seatbelt.

Police say they are dubbed the fatal four because they are the most common reasons for deaths and serious injuries on the road.

Sergeant Mark Baker, of Nottinghamshire’s Roads Policing and Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “It was really shocking to see so many people driving around without seatbelts in this day and age. The dangers are really well know after decades of national campaigns.

“I think most people would be horrified to hear that some drivers are out there putting themselves and other road users at risk by this type of reckless behaviour.

“The day of action took place in one part of the Gedling borough over about six hours – so to stop 20 people without seatbelts is extremely concerning and shows why it’s important that we continue take action like this across the county throughout the year to keep road users safe.”

PICTURED: Police during the operation in Arnold (PHOTO: Notts Police/Facebook)

The multi-agency operation involved various Nottinghamshire Police teams including roads policing officers, Operation Reacher and the Gedling neighbourhood policing team.

The initiative, which was supported by Gedling Borough Council, also involved Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) staff who were on hand to check vehicles and deal with any offences.

Sergeant Baker added: “We hope this successful operation will encourage all road users to think carefully about their driving behaviour and reassure people that the force and its partners remain committed to working together to keep our roads safe.

“It’s vital motorists drive in accordance with the law in relation to speeding, wearing a seatbelt, using a mobile phone, ensure their vehicles are road-worthy and do not drink or drug drive. “Reckless drivers or riders who flout the law not only put themselves at risk, but also other law-abiding road users and pedestrians.

“We’ve seen a number of fatalities and serious injuries on the county’s roads and seen first-hand the devastating impact on families and friends after losing a loved one in a way that could have been prevented.

“That’s why it’s so important drivers and riders are reminded of their responsibilities when they go out in their vehicle. The laws are there to save lives and our joint activity to crackdown on reckless and dangerous driving and to improve road safety will continue throughout Nottinghamshire.”

Councillor John Clarke, leader of Gedling Borough Council, said: “We are very proud to support Nottinghamshire Police on operations such as this that highlights the dangers of driving without care.

“We were very pleased to welcome the police to use our car park at Arnot Hill Park. It is a busy area and families with small children visit there using the surrounding roads and pathways so to see so many drivers recklessly driving without seatbelts, speeding and using phones is very concerning and they will now face the appropriate penalties.

“I hope that it makes people driving in this way to think twice and realise that you are not only risking your life but the life of others. I would like to thank Nottinghamshire Police for making our roads safer and we look forward to working in partnership with them on operations like this in the future.”

Caroline Hicks, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) head of regulatory services and transformation, added: “We are determined to protect the public from these dangerous vehicles on Nottinghamshire’s roads alongside our partners.

“We hope this will act as a deterrent for anyone choosing to drive a vehicle in a condition which endangers lives.”

McDonalds is launching its first-ever vegan burger into restaurants across Gedling borough

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McDonalds is launching its first-ever vegan burger into restaurants across Gedling borough

McDonald’s will soon the latest food chain to venture into the plant based burger market with the launch of its newest menu addition at restaurants in Arnold and Netherfield.

Following in the footsteps of other chain eateries across the borough that have introduced vegan options that have gone down a treat, such as Greggs, KFC and Costa, ever-popular fast food restaurant McDonald’s has announced that its highly-anticipated new ‘McPlant’ burger will be ready to tuck into very soon.

The McPlant burger has been developed in partnership with vegan brand Beyond Meat, and has been in the works for three years now.

The Quarter Pounder-like burger features a Beyond Meat patty with ketchup, mustard, vegan special sauce, onions, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and vegan cheese on a vegan sesame-seed bun.

McDonald’s has confirmed that the burger will be cooked on a separate grill and use dedicated utensils for its plant-based offerings.

The McPlant burger has been certified vegan by the Vegetarian Society.  

Earlier this year, McDonald’s signed a three-year partnership with Beyond Meat to co-develop the fast food chain’s McPlant platform – which is expected to result in the launch of various plant based options globally.

The range starts with the McPlant burger, but it’s thought that it could eventually include new items such as plant-based chicken burgers and vegan egg breakfast sandwiches. 

Up until now, the McPlant burger has only been available to try out in European countries such as Sweden, Denmark and Austria, where it’s proved to be rather popular – but it’s now due to be rolled out across the UK next month.

The McPlant burger will first launch in 10 select McDonald’s locations in Coventry on 29 September, before it expands to more than 250 UK locations on 13 October – with some Gedling borough branches expected to be included.

Next year, the vegan burger is expected to roll out to all McDonald’s restaurants in the UK. 

Coronavirus infection rates rise in Gedling borough, latest data shows

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Coronavirus infection rates rise in Gedling borough, latest data shows

Coronavirus infection rates have gone up in Gedling borough, the latest data shows.

The latest Public Health England figures show that cases have risen by 26 in the past 24 hours.

79 new cases were reported across the borough – up on 53 reported the previous day.

The figures for Nottinghamshire show 654 new cases during the same period with rises in most areas of the county. The recorded figure was 555 the previous day.

Netherfield Covid sign

Rushcliffe and Bassetlaw did see figures fall.

Tameside continues to have the highest coronavirus infection rate in the region, while Bolton has the lowest.

The figures for the other local authority regions in Nottinghamshire are as follows – numbers in brackets show previous day’s case numbers

Ashfield 70 (70)

Bassetlaw 54  (69)

Broxtowe 77 (45)

Mansfield 93 (54)

Newark 66 (63)

Nottingham 163 (129)

Rushcliffe 52 (72)

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