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Council issue open water swimming warning to Colwick Country Park users

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Council issue open water swimming warning to Colwick Country Park users

A council is warning of the dangers of swimming in open water after hundreds of people headed to the lake at Colwick Country Park last week to cool down.

With temperatures set to soar again, Nottingham City Council – who run the park – is urging people not to be tempted to take to open water, sayingthere are many hidden dangers.

They warn that the water may look calm on the surface, but there may still be strong undercurrents that could pull even the strongest swimmers under. The water may also feel relatively warm on the surface, but just a few feet below it will be icy cold even in hot weather and can very quickly induce shock, cause severe cramp and hypothermia.

Every year around 400 people on average die in the UK from drowning, with thousands more rescued but left with permanent and life-changing injuries.

Cllr Rosemary Healy, lead councillor for parks, said: “Open water swimming can be extremely dangerous and a risk to life. If things do go wrong, there is often no-one around to help until it is too late. While there is no law against it in this country, we would strongly urge people to be sensible and avoid swimming in lakes, rivers quarries or canals. 

“Our NHS and emergency services have enough on their plates as it is fighting the coronavirus pandemic and we need to protect them so they can save the lives of our loved ones. Keep you and your family safe.”

County councillor would ‘love’ to see people in Gedling borough using public transport again

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County councillor would ‘love’ to see people in Gedling borough using public transport again

A Nottinghamshire councillor has encouraged people in Gedling borough to get back on public transport as pandemic restrictions ease further – but acknowledged the anxieties some may have about returning to the county’s buses, trams and trains.

Councillor Neil Clarke, who holds the Transport and Environment portfolio at Nottinghamshire County Council, said he would ‘love’ to see people returning to public transport.

And Nottingham City Council Leader David Mellen said he wanted people to feel confident in using the city’s public transport, but that he would be encouraging people to carry on using face coverings on buses and trams even if the legal requirement to wear them was lifted.

It comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said a final decision on Step 4 of England’s lockdown easing would be made on July 12 – but said the country was moving towards easing many restrictions including the recommendation to work from home if possible, and legal requirements on face mask wearing.

Cllr Clarke said: “The rates are increasing and that will add to people wanting to be cautious. That is very much the balancing act we have in organising bus routes.

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PICTURED: Red 44 bus

“We do have a lot of rural bus routes and it’s important that we can still supply the service to those who are isolated or don’t have a car.

“I would love people to get back on public transport and reduce car use by using the buses, trams and trains.

“It is a double-edged sword and I completely understand some people’s anxiety about having that close proximity.”

At a press conference on July 5, the Prime Minister said: “We will end the one metre-plus rule on social distancing, and the legal obligation to wear a face covering, although guidance will suggest where you might choose to do so, especially when cases are rising, and where you come into contact with people you don’t normally meet in enclosed places, such as obviously crowded public transport.

“It remains people’s personal choice as to how they feel most comfortable. As long as people can make their own choices and perhaps use a mask if they are in a crowded place.”

Councillor David Mellen, Leader of Nottingham City Council, said: “I am a little bit surprised that when cases are going up, that the government is proposing that all restrictions are taken away.

“I am more concerned about the comments about masks in particular and social distancing, which didn’t need to be this free for all.

“I do think people will feel uncomfortable if they are sitting next to someone who hasn’t got a mask on. In Nottingham our public transport system is second to none, we want people to use it and feel confident.

“I would encourage people using the bus or the tram to continue to use their face masks for the duration of the journey.

“I would ask the people of Nottingham to take that personal responsibility and keep their mask handy for when it might be appropriate to use them.”

Pubs across Gedling borough get opening hours extended for Euro 2020 final on Sunday

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Pubs across Gedling borough get opening hours extended for Euro 2020 final on Sunday

Pubs across Gedling borough will be allowed to stay open after hours on Sunday night in case the Euros final goes to extra time.

The plans were confirmed yesterday by Downing Street.

Boris Johnson has signed off the plans to allow a 45-minute grace period so drinkers aren’t kicked out before the end of the match.

All pubs in England will be able to stay open until 11.15pm on Sunday, after the prime minister allowed a one-off extension to licensing laws.

It is believed this will still go ahead regardless of whether England beats Denmark tonight and makes it to the final.

An emergency law change was put to the Commons on Tuesday morning to legally allow pubs to stay open beyond the usual 10.30pm closing time.

A No 10 source told The Sun: ‘As the entire nation comes together to enjoy the Euros final on Sunday, we’re putting extra time on licenses so fans can watch the whole game without fear of being kicked out before it’s over. 

‘And we’re backing England to make it there.’

120 new homes in Gedling and new antenna mast amongst planning applications in Gedling borough this week

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120 new homes in Gedling and new antenna mast amongst planning applications in Gedling borough this week

Plans for 120 new homes and a replacement antenna mast are among the planning applications that have been made this week across Gedling borough

Every week dozens of planning applications are submitted to the council – and the coronavirus pandemic has not changed that.

Here is the list of applications that have been submitted and validated by Gedling Borough Council in the last week.

Visit the council site HERE the links below to find out more and to have your say…

Arnold

Demolish existing garage (external store) Erect new two storey side extension. Re-roof existing rear single storey extension
36 Langley Avenue Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 6NN
Ref. No: 2021/0741

Approval of External Materials as shown in document Condition 3 – External Materials
Land Adjacent 384 Gedling Road Arnold NG5 6PD
Ref. No: 2021/0669DOC

Bestwood

No applications

Burton Joyce

Single storey rear extension
17 Chestnut Grove Burton Joyce NG14 5DN
Ref. No: 2021/0744

Two-storey side and single storey rear extension; conversion of the existing garage to form an annex
17 St Helens Crescent Burton Joyce NG14 5DW
Ref. No: 2021/0739

Construction of Swimming Pool and Erection of Swimming Pool Enclosure Incorporating Plant Room
Land To The Rear Of 106 Bridle Road Burton Joyce Nottinghamshire NG14 5FP
Ref. No: 2021/0717

Rear extension and internal alterations (including a balcony).
134 Lambley Lane Burton Joyce NG14 5BN
Ref. No: 2021/0689

Demolition of existing buildings; construction of 7 residential units with office units (class E) on the ground floor front aspect
6 Willow Wong Burton Joyce Nottinghamshire NG14 5FD
Ref. No: 2021/0673

Calverton

NMA relating to 2017/1263 Erection of 57 no. dwellings and associated works.
Land Adj Dark Lane Calverton Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2021/0759NMA 

Two storey extension to the front elevation and single storey rear extension
6 Sherwood Avenue Calverton NG14 6NE
Ref. No: 2021/0696

Carlton

Two storey side and single storey rear extension
2 Belper Crescent Carlton NG4 3RQ
Ref. No: 2021/0743

Two storey side and rear extension, including a balcony, with a single storey front extension.
8 Douglas Crescent Carlton NG4 1AN
Ref. No: 2021/0742

Single storey front extension
14 Douglas Avenue Carlton NG4 1AJ
Ref. No: 2021/0724 

Erection of external staircase to the rear
17A Elm Avenue Carlton Nottinghamshire NG4 3DD
Ref. No: 2021/0720 

Change of Use – 1 bedroom to be used for beauty therapy
23 Broadway East Carlton Nottinghamshire NG4 1AG
Ref. No: 2021/0695

Retain existing retail unit and build 2 number 2 bedroom flats over
2A Mayfield Road Carlton NG4 1JP
Ref. No: 2021/0682

Garden room / Summer house with 2 tiered decking to the front (part retrospective).
9 Third Avenue Carlton NG4 1PE
Ref. No: 2021/0672

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Colwick

First floor side extension single storey rear extension
32 Crosslands Meadow Colwick NG4 2DJ
Ref. No: 2021/0762

The removal of the existing 22.5m lattice mast with 6 antennas and its replacement with a 22.5m monopole with 12 antennas and the installation of ancillary equipment
Communications Station Road No 7 Colwick Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2021/0730 

Retain existing pergola to rear garden.
3 Parsons Meadow Colwick NG4 2ES
Ref. No: 2021/0718

Daybrook

Replace flat roof with pitched roof including Velux window.
12 Church Drive East Daybrook NG5 6JG
Ref. No: 2021/0721 

Gedling

New Boundary wall, fence and gates to entrance and new garage to front of property
Rosemount Friday Lane Gedling NG4 3LB
Ref. No: 2021/0736 

Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension.
191 Shelford Road Gedling NG4 4JH
Ref. No: 2021/0716

Erection of 120 dwellings with associated access, landscaping and infrastructure (approval of matters reserved by outline consent 2019/1186 (appearance, landcsape, layout and scale)
Land To The South Burton Road Gedling Nottinghamshire
Ref. No: 2021/0694 

To erect a BBQ cabin (shed) at the rear of the garden.
28 Yew Tree Lane Gedling NG4 4AL
Ref. No: 2021/0684 

Lambley

T1: Swedish Whitebeam- Reduce in height by 2m T2: Maple- Reduce in height by 2m and width by no more than 1m all round. Prune side branches back to suitable replacement unions. T3: Whitebeam- Reduce in height by 2m and width by no more than 1m all round. Prune side branches back to suitable replacement unions.
41 Church Street Lambley NG4 4QB
Ref. No: 2021/0723TCA

Linby

Tree removal
Brooke Farm 12 Main Street Linby Nottinghamshire NG15 8AE
Ref. No: 2021/0728TPO5

Mapperley

Approval of details reserved by condition 4 (screening) of planning permission 2021/0466
4 Plains Road Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 5LF
Ref. No: 2021/0782DOC

Dormer to rear elevation/first floor extension
25 Digby Avenue Mapperley NG3 6DS
Ref. No: 2021/0748

Erection of 9 dwellings
96 Plains Road Mapperley NG3 5RH
Ref. No: 2021/0737 

Two storey rear & side extension; single storey rear & side extensions.
40 Florence Road Mapperley Nottinghamshire NG3 6LJ
Ref. No: 2021/0698

Newstead

Demolition of existing dwelling and garage/store/home cinema and construction of self-build dwelling (Re-submission of Application 2019/0416)
Broadeaves Newstead Abbey Park Newstead NG15 8GE
Ref. No: 2021/0714

Papplewick

A like for like replacement of 4 Yorkshire sash windows on the front of the house.
17 Main Street Papplewick NG15 8FD
Ref. No: 2021/0731 

Ravenshead

Removal of trees
Phoenix Newstead Abbey Park Nottingham Road Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 8GD
Ref. No: 2021/0784TPO5 

Eucalyptus – Complete removal of tree to ground level
3A Kirkby Road Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 9HD
Ref. No: 2021/0750TPO5

Single storey front and rear extensions
38C Church Drive Ravenshead NG15 9FF
Ref. No: 2021/0722 

Single storey front extension
71 Sheepwalk Lane Ravenshead NG15 9FD
Ref. No: 2021/0715

Construction of three new dwellings, 2 new vehicular access from Vernon Crescent to site (Revised Proposal).
81 Vernon Crescent Ravenshead Nottinghamshire NG15 9BP
Ref. No: 2021/0702

Woodland Management Plan
3A Kirkby Road Ravenshead NG15 9HD
Ref. No: 2021/0685TPO

Replacement of an existing conservatory with a single storey extension (3050mm deep)
186 Main Road Ravenshead NG15 9GW
Ref. No: 2021/0683 

Single storey side extension
47 Swinton Rise Ravenshead NG15 9FS
Ref. No: 2021/067

Proposed Two Storey Rear & Side Extension (re-submission).
34 Main Road Ravenshead NG15 9GT
Ref. No: 2021/0670 

Proposed single storey front and rear extension.
210 Main Road Ravenshead NG15 9GW
Ref. No: 2021/0667

Redhill

Proposed front, side & rear single storey extension.
16 Salcombe Drive Redhill NG5 8JF
Ref. No: 2021/0732 

Stoke Bardolph

New front porch, replacement of rear single storey pitched roof with flat roof, over cladding of existing external walls, replacement windows and roof finish.
24 Stoke Lane Stoke Bardolph NG14 5HS
Ref. No: 2021/0687 

Woodborough

T1- Oak – Fell
28 Holme Close Woodborough NG14 6EX
Ref. No: 2021/0726TPO 

Woodthorpe

Two storey side and single storey rear extension
20 Knighton Road Woodthorpe NG5 4FL
Ref. No: 2021/0751

T1 – Sycamore – Crown lift to 6m, T2 – Sycamore – Crown lift to 6m, and T3 – Sycamore – Crown lift to 6m
Balmoral House Villiers Road Woodthorpe NG5 4FP
Ref. No: 2021/0719TPO

Two storey side extension and rear extension
17 Knighton Road Woodthorpe NG5 4FL
Ref. No: 2021/0707

Single storey rear extension
17 Bonington Road Woodthorpe NG3 5JR
Ref. No: 2021/0688 

Change the use of the property from current C3 to C2 for a residential children’s home (maximum 3 children).
26 Breck Hill Road Woodthorpe NG5 4GP
Ref. No: 2021/0674

Owner of Mustard Seed in Gedling fined more than £11,000 for multiple breaches of Covid rules

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Owner of Mustard Seed in Gedling fined more than £11,000 for multiple breaches of Covid rules

A café owner in Gedling has been told to pay fines of more than £11,000 by magistrates after persistently flouting Covid-19 restrictions.

Police said that in November last year Christine Stala opened The Mustard Seed on Main Road despite such outlets not being allowed to open due to the pandemic.

She opened the café numerous times and refused to close, despite being fined the maximum amount for doing so.

Eventually the local council was forced to serve her with a closure notice.

She was yesterday (July 5) found guilty at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court of six offences of contravening regulations by failing to close and continuing to serve food and drink to customers at the outlet between 12 and 19 November 2020.

She must now pay fines of more than £11,000.

Stala, 70, was handed a £1,760 fine for each offence, totalling £10,560, ordered to pay £510 prosecution costs and a £190 victim surcharge after being convicted in her absence at court yesterday (Monday, July 5, 2021).

The café had previously been served with a three-month closure order in November, secured by Gedling Borough Council and served by Nottinghamshire Police, following a number of Covid breaches.

Assistant Chief Constable Steve Cooper said: “These blatant breaches of the restrictions were committed during a period when there was a rising number of Covid deaths and increasing numbers of people being infected and admitted to hospital.

“Despite multiple visits, advice and warnings, previous fines and a closure order, the café owner still chose to ignore the rules by allowing people to come inside and be served.

“During the pandemic it has been paramount for all businesses to follow the local and national restrictions laid out by government to help stop the spread of Covid however, the proprietor blatantly ignored the rules which were in place to protect everyone and prevent the spread of the virus and continued to keep her premises running.

“Nottinghamshire Police officers have continued to engage, explain and encourage people to follow the rules in the first instance but, as we have consistently shown, where necessary we have not hesitated to take enforcement action against businesses or individuals who have persisted in blatantly breaching the regulations, despite our advice and guidance.”

Gedling Borough Council leader John Clarke said: “Residents and businesses in Gedling and across the country have had to make a number of sacrifices to keep each other safe.

“At the height of the pandemic, when thousands were in hospital, the owners of this café decided they would break the lockdown rules and open up without any regard for the health and safety of nearby residents.

“We had no choice but to prosecute and, while I understand people have a right to protest, they should not be doing things that could cause others harm and I welcome the court’s decision to find them guilty of these offences.”

Gedling Borough Council findings reveal domestic violence was ‘made worse’ by lockdown

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Gedling Borough Council findings reveal domestic violence was ‘made worse’ by lockdown

Refuges for women escaping violent and abusive partners are ‘oversubscribed’ across the county and have been ‘made worse’ by the coronavirus lockdown.

Gedling Borough Council has set up a domestic abuse and accommodation working group and presented its findings at an overview and scrutiny committee on Monday, July 4.

The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 places a legal duty on local authorities to deliver support to survivors of domestic abuse living in accommodation based services.

It says eligible homeless victims of domestic violence automatically have a ‘priority need’ for homelessness assistance.

The average cost of a homeless application to the authority is £5,000.

The local authority said it can be higher if there are three or more children as the cost for bed and breakfast accommodation can be in excess of £120 per night.

Gedling Borough Council said it has a responsibility to support victims and their family’s access accommodation and that failure to provide this assistance may result in “victims returning to unsuitable or unsafe accommodation or become homeless.”

Refuge accommodation, if available and suitable, is the preferred option for victims and families as it enables assessment and tailored packages to meet their specific needs.

Gedling Borough Council Civic Centre
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The council says there is currently no refuge provision located in Gedling but places are available for its residents across the county and UK.

The report states: “Every refuge is oversubscribed and this has been made worse by the increase in cases due to lockdown and the closure of some refuges due to Covid restrictions.

“Refuges do not keep waiting lists, vacancies are filled by whoever is in need when the vacancy occurs.

“If no places are available it may result in victims returning home or moving in with relatives.

“Refuge provides much more than bed space, offering both support and advice which will prepare survivors to move forward with their lives.

“Move on accommodation is increasingly difficult to find and families can be left in refuge or temporary accommodation longer than is necessary.”

Juno Women’s Aid, a charity helping victims of domestic abuse, said there has been a 58 per cent increase in calls to the helpline between January 2020 to December 2020 compared with the previous year.

At any one time, Juno said it can be supporting 500 to 600 women and children in Nottingham City and South Nottinghamshire.

The council said one of the schemes which is working is The Sanctuary Scheme.

This supports survivors of domestic abuse to continue to live in their own homes following actual and threatened abuse from a partner or ex-partner not living at their address.

The scheme pays for items such as replacement door locks, window locks, external lighting and a replacement door when damaged by the perpetrator.

The scheme aims to offer an alternative to temporary accommodation and is “a significant cost saving to the authority.”

In 2020-2021, the total spend was just under £10,000 with 14 households benefiting. There were a further six properties who benefited from security improvements installed by their housing provider.

The council report concludes: “The provision of refuge places for victims and their families exceeds the refuge accommodation that is currently available and Gedling Borough should work with the county council to ensure there is sufficient safe and supported accommodation for victims and families who are leaving abusive relationships.

“The portfolio holders with responsibility for public protection and housing continue to monitor the need for refuge provision with a view to providing an adequate level of funding for delivering dispersed refuge and ‘move on’ accessible accommodation in the borough.”

Police arrest and charge man following burglary at Carlton property

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Police arrest and charge man following burglary at Carlton property

Police have arrested and charged a man in connection with a burglary in Carlton.

The arrest was made following a report of items being stolen from a house in Gardenia Grove on June 24.

Harley Ashurst, 20, of Mansfield Road in Woodthorpe, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court charged with burglary on July 2 in connection with the incident.

Ashurst was remanded in custody pending his next court appearance on July 30.

Inspector Chris Pearson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Burglary can have a devastating financial and psychological impact on victims.

“We will always thoroughly investigate reports with the aim of taking appropriate action against those responsible and I am pleased that we have a charged a man as part of our investigation into this case.

“Residents should be able to feel safe and secure in their own homes and we are committed to tackling burglary head on as part of our neighbourhood policing priorities in Gedling.

“It is really important that residents report any suspicious activity to us so that we can take swift action where necessary and I would also encourage people to sign up to Neighbourhood Alert for the latest tips around how best to protect your home.

“Any information can be reported to Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency call 999.”

Nottinghamshire Police has been spearheading the push to drive local residents to sign up to Nottinghamshire Alert so they can have direct engagement with the force and its partners around issues that matter to them.

The force is encouraging more residents to sign up to the police messaging system so they can stay up-to-date with the latest crime prevention advice and other safety announcements.

Three arrests after thefts from garden centre on Daybrook retail park

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Three arrests after thefts from garden centre on Daybrook retail park

Police have arrested three men following an investigation into thefts from a garden centre in Daybrook.

Officers carried out enquiries after reports of burglaries at the Homebase store at Madford Retail Park on Saturday (July 3).

As part of the ongoing investigation police attended a nearby address in Wilmington Gardens. After being let inside they found a man asleep on the sofa and plants believed to have been stolen from the business.

Two men, aged 43 and 46, were arrested on suspicion of burglary.

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Police also arrested a third suspect in connection with a break-in at the garden centre on Saturday during which plants were stolen.

Officers were out on patrol in the Bestwood area later that night and stopped and detained a 37-year-old woman on suspicion of burglary.

Inspector Chris Pearson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Tackling burglary is one of our force priorities as the impact upon businesses and residents can be significant and long-lasting for victims.

“I can reassure members of the public that we remain committed to tackling and reducing burglary and targeting those who break into businesses as well as people’s homes.

“The force treats burglary and theft very seriously and will continue to deal robustly with anyone believed to be involved in such crimes and work hard to secure justice for victims.”

Man in court after officers were assaulted in Bestwood Village following police pursuit

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Man in court after officers were assaulted in Bestwood Village following police pursuit

A man has appeared in court in connection with an incident where two police officers were assaulted in Bestwood Village.

The officers were injured while arresting a man following a pursuit which ended when a vehicle crashed in The Square in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

A lock knife was also recovered during the incident.

Neither of the officers or the suspect was seriously injured.

Jacob Carter, of Minkley Drive, Heanor, has been charged with dangerous driving, failing to stop, driving without insurance, drink-driving, driving otherwise in accordance with a licence, two counts of assaulting an emergency worker and being in possession of a bladed article.

The 31-year-old appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 1 July and will next appear in court on July 22.

Inspector David Mather, of Nottinghamshire Police’s operational support team, said: “This was a very challenging situation and the two armed response officers involved did a great job in bringing it to a safe conclusion.

“This incident is yet another example of the potential dangers officers face every day as they carry out their duties.”

Police make arrest after man found near Colwick with stab wounds

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Police make arrest after man found near Colwick with stab wounds

Police have arrested a suspect after responding to reports of a man lying in the road with stab wounds near Colwick.

Officers gave first aid to the victim after they were called out to Colwick Road just after 12.50am today (Saturday, July 3).

Colleagues stopped a van in the area which was reported to have rammed into a vehicle parked nearby.

The driver, a 44-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and drink driving and he remains in custody. A weapon has been recovered at the scene.

The victim, who is aged in his thirties, was taken to hospital with injuries not currently believed to be life-threatening.

Detective Inspector Ed Cook, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “The investigation is still in its early stages and we are working hard to establish the circumstances of what took place.

“While we believe this was an isolated incident we are treating it extremely seriously.

“We will always respond immediately to any offences where we believe weapons have been used and then work tirelessly to gather evidence, locate suspects and bring them before the courts.

“We believe there were other people present in the area when this incident happened. I’m urging them to come forward and speak to us as they may have information which could aid us with our investigation. We’d also like to hear from anyone who may have captured CCTV or dash cam footage as we press on with our enquiries.

“I would ask anyone who has any information to please call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 42 of 3 July, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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