Police have arrested of man wanted in connection with a house burglary in Arnold which left the victim feeling scared to leave her own home.
A safe containing a quantity of cash and other valuables were taken after an intruder smashed a patio door to enter a property in Sunninghill Rise February 7, 2021.
A suspect was tracked down by police on Wednesday (May 12) and a 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of burglary. He remains in custody.
Detective sergeant Gary Hewson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “The victim was left very shaken by this incident which made her feel worried about leaving her house and feeling unsafe in her own home.
Burglaries are an unacceptable invasion of peoples’ homes, which is a place that we believe our communities should be able to feel safest.
“I want to reassure the people of Nottinghamshire that burglary reports will be taken seriously and will be investigated. We will continue to pursue those committing burglaries and remain committed to catching those responsible and bringing them to justice.
“Burglary is a priority for Nottinghamshire Police, with dedicated burglary teams focused on tackling and reducing burglary in the city and county, working alongside other force teams to crack down on the issue.”
Building work of Colwick’s new Sainsbury’s store is continuing as the popular retailer prepares to open for business this year.
The steel frame for the new store went up this week after the foundations were been completed and is expected to be finalised nby mid-June. Works wil then begin to install the cladding, roofing and glazing.
Local councillors were invited to attend the site and meet with representatives from the Sainsbury’s property team and their contractors to mark the milestone in the major build.
Sainsbury’s Property Director Patrick Dunne talked through the multi-million pound local investment alongside Sainsbury’s head of construction Tony Mars and Sainsbury’s Project Manager for the store, Carl Chapman.
Attendees on Tuesday included Deputy Mayor of Gedling and Colwick Councillor Meredith Lawrence, Leader of Gedling Borough Council Councillor John Clarke and Gedling Borough Council Portfolio Holder for Growth and Regeneration Councillor Jenny Hollingsworth.
The new store will provide an impressive selection of food and non-food products for local people, including Sainsbury’s popular Tu clothing range and Habitat home products. There will also be an Argos store inside the store.
A large car park with electric charging points is being constructed along with a new six pump petrol filling station. The store will also service online orders from the community.
The new Sainsbury’s will bring a considerable number of new and ongoing employment opportunities to the local community, with over 150 people across a variety of roles and levels working from the store.
The new supermarket is also supporting hundreds of jobs during construction, with over 550 tradespeople expected to work on site over the course of the development.
Sainsbury’s property director Patrick Dunne said: “I know the community will really enjoy seeing their new store come out of the ground over the coming weeks.
“We’re proud of this major investment into the local area and will continue to keep everyone updated on this exciting new store, including how to join the local colleague team.”
Gedling Borough councillor for Colwick Meredith Lawrence said: “The local community is set for an all new shopping experience. This is a great asset to Colwick and it’s very pleasing to see Sainsbury’s invest millions into our community. I look forward to meeting the new store team and celebrating the store’s launch with them later in the year.”
Leader of Gedling Borough Council Councillor John Clarke said:“It’s wonderful to see this site being brought to life and I wish the Sainsbury’s team all the best as work continues. This new store will give a real boost to local employment opportunities and I look forward to seeing the doors open to customers as soon as possible.”
Gedling Borough Council portfolio holder for growth and regeneration Councillor Jenny Hollingsworth said: “This significant investment is a shot in the arm for our local community.
“It will be very exciting to have the newest Sainsbury’s supermarket in the country right here in Colwick for our residents to enjoy.”
Sainsbury’s say they will also play an active role in the local community and support Sainsbury’s nationwide community programmes and charity partners.
In January Sainsbury’s also announced an additional £1 million community fund for stores to donate to charities and other good causes in their local areas. This follows Sainsbury’s ‘Help Brighten a Million Christmases’ campaign that raised £6 million in December for over 800 local charity partners, Comic Relief and FairShare.
Police have made arrests after loud bangs were heard as would-be burglars tried to smash their way into a hair and beauty salon in Carlton Hill.
Nottinghamshire Police said officers quickly responded to report of the attempted burglary at Strands Hair and Beauty, which happened shortly before 2am yesterday (Wednesday,12).
They soon spotted a car believed to involved in the incident. The officers briefly followed before stopping it just minutes later and they arrested the two men inside.
The suspects, aged 41 and 46, were detained on suspicion of attempted burglary and remain in custody.
Inspector Chris Pearson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “The suspects tried to break into this business by smashing their way through the window but were unsuccessful after several attempts.
“Officers swiftly arrived and arrested two suspects within minutes of this incident being reported.
“This type of crime has a significant impact on communities but 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.
“I’d like to reassure our local businesses that the force treats commercial 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.
“Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing. While we have made two arrests in connection with it I’d urge anyone with information which may help us with our investigation to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 40 of 12 May 2021, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
Planning bosses on Gedling Borough Council will meet tonight (Wednesday,12) to give the thumbs up or down to developers hoping to get the go ahead for a number of large building projects in the borough.
Plans for a new Aldi on land next to the Teal Close development and 140 new homes on Rolleston Drive are amongst the plans being discussed tonight at the council chamber at the Civic Centre.
The proposals for a new Aldi have been submitted by Pegasus Planning Group on behalf of the German supermarket giant.
They request permission to construct a retail store (Class E) with associated car parking, landscaping and other infrastructure on land next to the Rivendell development.
Artists impression of the new Aldi store near Netherfield
The planned car park will have 104 spaces available for parking. Customers would access the site from Magenta Way off Colwick Loop Road.
There will also be discussions around approving plans to create a new ‘local centre’ for the Rivendell Estate which will include new shops, a pub and children’s day nursery.
Plans to build 131 new homes on a former council depot site in Arnold, which have been recommended for approval, could also get the green light tonight.
Ilke Homes has put in planning permission to build the new properties on the brownfield land at Rolleston Drive.
The site had been left derelict and targeted by vandals, before a major fire in 2017 gutted what was left of the buildings.
The site for proposed housing on Rolleston Drive
The plans, if approved, would see the construction of two and three storey dwellings of modular construction comprising 45, two-bedroom, 73, three-bedroom and 13, four-bedroom properties of the following house types.
A council document published ahead of tonight’s planning committee meeting is recommending approval is granted.
It said: “The principle of the development accords with the objectives of national and local planning policies.
“It is considered that the site could be used for residential development without causing undue harm to visual and residential amenity, highway safety, ecological interests or flooding.”
Planning chiefs will also make decisions on a local centre planned next to the Chase Farm development in Gedling.
Developers are seeking full planning permission for the creation of a balancing lagoon with outline permission sought for the local centre, which is intended to include shops, a nursery, access and parking.
The meeting will take place tonight at 6pm. Moe details can be found HERE
Police have today praised ‘quick-thinking’ witnesses who tripped up a dangerous driving suspect who tried to flee the scene after his BMW smashed through a fence and into a car on a driveway in Mapperley.
They then managed to detain him until officers arrived to make an arrest.
Nottinghamshire Police today released dramatic images showing the aftermath of the collision, which caused significant damage to the fence, a wall and the resident’s car.
A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of failing to provide a sample, dangerous driving and failing to report an accident. He was taken to hospital after suffering a cut to his head and rib pain.
He has been reported for summons for the offence of failing to provide a sample and will be given a court date in due course.
The incident happened in Private Road at around 7.15am on Saturday (May 8).
Police Constable Molly Mason, of Nottinghamshire Police, is leading the investigation. She said: “This must have been a terrifying experience for the home owner who started the weekend with a car smashing into their home, wall and vehicle. They suffered a considerable amount of damage.
“I would like to praise the members of public who managed to help officers with the arrest. It was really brave and public-spirited of them.
“We are always on the lookout for dangerous drivers and drink-driving is something that we absolutely won’t tolerate in Nottinghamshire.
“Thankfully no one was injured. Being behind the wheel when over the limit is dangerous and has caused some of the most serious incidents on our roads.”
“We know dangerous driving can cause such tragedy to innocent victims and their families and change the course of their lives forever so it’s sad to see that people are still willing to take that risk.
“We will keep the pressure up and continue our work to educate and enforce wherever we can.”
Police are warning motorists in Arnold to be on their guard after a woman’s bank card was stolen then used by thieves who have been targeting vehicles in the town.
Other incidents being investigated include tools stolen from a van in Meeks Road and an insecure vehicle being broken into in Middlebeck Drive.
A woman’s car in Roxburgh Close was broken into during the early hours of Monday (10 May 2021), with her bank card being taken and later used,
A van was stolen Dalton Drive on Saturday afternoon (8 May 2021) and another vehicle, believed to have been left insecure, was broken into overnight on Saturday with a small amount of cash taken.
Neighbourhood policing inspector Chris Pearson said: “We’re working hard to identify those responsible for these crimes and we’re following a number of lines of enquiry as part of our ongoing investigations including checking CCTV footage.
“While our enquiries remain ongoing we’re also urging residents to be vigilant and make it as difficult as possible for criminals to target their vehicles. They should ensure their vehicles are locked and they don’t leave any valuables on display.
“Where possible ensure that your vehicle is parked on your driveway or in your garage if you have one. Alternatively, ensure your vehicle is parked in a well-lit area.
“Having an alarm and immobiliser fitted to your vehicle is also an effective way of deterring criminals. “We’re also urging local residents to report any suspicious people or vehicles to us immediately by calling 101. If an incident is in progress call 999. For more advice on how to protect your vehicle visit https://crowd.in/9PrwWe
Newly-elected Conservative leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, Ben Bradley, has told Gedling Eye that he hopes to “bring together” government, the county’s Conservative MPs, and County Hall to deliver more for residents in the borough.
“We can all be on the same page”.
Gedling voters elected six Labour and three Conservative councillors on Thursday 6 May.
This was disproportionate compared to the wider county as Conservatives gained an overall majority of 37 seats.
Labour garnered 15.
Mr Bradley stated how one of the most prominent lines of feedback given to Tory candidates in the borough during the campaign was the need to improve local roads and motorways.
“We need to look really hard at how we can deliver more there”.
“People need to feel a tangible benefit” and that “things are improving”.
Mr Bradley also spoke of more “levers at County Hall” in order to ensure “economic opportunities as we come out of COVID to boost town centres”.
He then described more regional developments, including an upcoming freeport at East Midlands Airport.
This theme of investment has become the Conservative’s calling card and an effective vote winner.
It is thought to be a theme which particularly resonated with electors nationwide due to the Prime Minister’s emphasis on ‘levelling up’.
His councillor and MP foot-soldiers are certainly continuing to emphasise this line.
As Mr Bradley also agrees, as the “leader of the County Council rather than the City Council”, with the newly elected Tory PCC, Caroline Henry, that funding should be decentralised from the city to more “rural areas”.
As an MP for Mansfield, he has felt that there was a “city centric resource”.
Mr Bradley was amused when asked whether he owed his and his party’s victory to Boris Johnson – or even to Dominic Cummings due to recent publicity grabbing leaks.
Instead, he referenced a prevailing “national mood”, “people feel optimistic” as the “vaccine rollout is going well”.
He also cited a “trend, going across decades across the county… particularly across the north and the old coal field areas of the county, from Labour to Conservative”.
“Labour has just forgotten about those old working class values”.
“It’s as much about those local demographics and hard work as it is about the national stuff”.
On climate change, Mr Bradley wants to “lead the way” with a “net zero council”.
But there is also “a lot of impact we can make out there, particularly around transport and highways” – “our biggest impact environmentally”.
He added that conversations have also been ongoing with Severn Trent in order to alleviate local flooding.
Once he “get[s] beyond [his] first day, [he]’ll have a look at this in more detail”.
Mr Bradley, being both an MP and now county councillor, has received some criticism about holding both posts.
He said that “this situation isn’t as unprecedented as some might suggest”, citing government ministers as both constituency MPs and “entirely separate” additional roles.
Mr Bradley stated that Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care – is “probably even busier than I am”.
“You have to be prepared to balance those things”.
Despite his multiple roles, he claims that he does not want to “climb the career ladder at Westminster”, “that’s not what I’m about”.
“What I want to do is work here in Nottinghamshire”.
“It’s not going to be easy, but I am confident that we can balance it” with a “good team of people”.
Mr Bradley gave the Prime Minister the “benefit of the doubt” regarding various enquiries into his funding arrangements.
Inquiries are currently underway into the exchanges of cash for the renovation of the Boris Johnson’s flat at No. 11 and his holiday to Mustique in December 2019.
Although, on any potential illegalities and their potential consequences for the PM, Mr Bradley was not going to comment on things he knows “absolutely nothing about” and refused to be drawn on speculation about what would be concluded in the coming months.
“I’ve no idea what the Prime Minister has or has not declared”.
The Labour leader, Sir Keir Starmer, has “overdone” this line during the campaign, he said.
“People are in a good mood” and believe that the Government are delivering.
Despite huge losses, promising signs may be deduced for Sir Keir Starmer as he seeks to sail the Labour ship away from a sting of dire electoral performances.
On Thursday, the Labour leader promised to repair everyday “Injustice and inequality” and stated that he is still “up to the job” of Labour leader.
Anneliese Dodds has since been replaced by Rachel Reeves as Shadow Chancellor, who will aim to forge a more distinctive and appealing economic alternative.
Angela Rayner, the party’s Deputy Leader was also demoted from the party chairmanship and Nick Brown ousted as PLP’s chief whip, replaced by Alan Campbell.
Nottinghamshire County Council, the region containing many target demographics – displayed by surviving Labour support in Arnold – will be on Labour’s list of potential gains next time round.
Ben Bradley and his colleagues will need to deploy changes over the next few years in order to convince local electors to stick with them.
An Arnold cinema is preparing to open its doors again this month following the easing or restrictions.
The Bonington Theatre and Cinema will again be allowed to open its doors from Monday, May 17 after closing in November in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
From Monday, the venue in Arnold will be screening some of the latest blockbuster movies, family favourites and award winning films, including Peter Rabbit 2, Nomadland and Godzilla vs Kong, with safety measures in place and a reduced capacity. The bar will also be open before screenings.
The tiered cinema seating will return, with a maximum of 50 tickets per screening, only 1 booking per row and nobody seated directly behind or in front of customers.
Face coverings are still required in cinemas, except for when eating or drinking. Hand-sanitising stations will be available and extra cleaning will take place between screenings.
Tickets should be booked in advance through the Bonington website or by calling the box office on 0115 901 3640. If customers require more or fewer seats than are showing as available, they can call the box office who will try to accommodate their booking.
Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke said: “We’re delighted to be re-opening The Bonington, it will be wonderful to see people back enjoying films on the big screen again. They have a great selection of films lined up for the coming months and have measures in place to keep everyone safe when they visit. There’s also the new membership for 16-25 year olds to make it even more affordable to watch films here. We really hope that new and returning customers will enjoy getting back to watching films and supporting their local cinema.”
Film tickets cost £5.30 (Standard), £4.40 (Concessions) and £4 (for members of the new 16-25 year olds’ scheme).
Full details about the upcoming films, the young persons’ membership scheme and the latest safety measures are available at www.boningtontheatre.co.uk.
Plans to build a car wash in Carlton have again been rejected following the latest appeal by landowners.
IDD Commercial put forward a proposal to operate a hand car wash and valeting business on empty land next to the Inn For A Penny pub on Burton Road last year.
It was the second time a car wash had been proposed on the land, with an application in 2019 getting the thumbs down from council planners.
The submission of revised plans was met with anger from local residents, who set up a campaign to stop proposals getting the green light.
The application for planning permission was eventually rejected at a meeting of Gedling Borough Council’s planning committee back in January of this year.
Following the rejection, land owners referred the decision to the Planning Inspectorate in a bid to get the decision overturned – and the decision was made yesterday (May 10) to dismiss the appeal following a report by their inspectors.
The report said that “Due to the size, design and form of the proposals, they would appear as alien features and be at odds with the character and appearance of the area.
It also stated that ‘the proposal would have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.‘
Campaigners were informed of the decision yesterday.
A campaign spokesman said: “We are delighted with this news but our overwhelming emotion is one of relief.
“This unpopular and unwanted proposal has been hanging over this community for over two years now but the Planning Inspectorate have come to the right conclusion in dismissing this final appeal”
“For the record the case history shows that three separate sets of plans over two planning cases as well as an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate have all been rejected when subjected to close scrutiny by key bodies.
“As a community body we feel entirely vindicated now that one of the country’s senior planning figures has confirmed that this was a poorly thought through business idea entirely unsuited to this neighbourhood location and one that has continually fallen short when assessed against planning law.”
Gedling Eye has contacted IDD Commercial for a comment.
Despite being given several chances to do the right thing and follow the rules, on Saturday (8 May 2021) police were tipped off that it was open with staff and customers inside and no-one reportedly wearing masks.
Officers attended and issued a total of ten £200 fines in respect of the illegal gathering.
The current Covid-19 rules state that pubs, cafes and restaurants can’t serve customers indoors and any customers being served outdoors must be in a group of no more than six or in a group of any size from two households only.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to hold a press conference today to discuss the next easing of the restrictions which are due to come into effect from next Monday (May 17 2021).
Ahead of Mr Johnson’s announcements, the force also issued 16 £200 fines to people who went to an illegal house party in Balfour Road, Lenton, on Saturday night, in breach of the current regulations.
Assistant Chief Constable Steve Cooper, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “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.
“We have had numerous issues with this business not complying with the regulations which are in place to protect us all and prevent the spread of coronavirus.
“By this time next week it may be that – if everything is still going as planned with the roadmap – that people will be able to meet indoors in groups of up to six.
“However, the roadmap relies on people sticking to the rules now and every time the small minority of people ignore the law it places that easing of restrictions at risk for everyone.
“Compliance is critical for us to reduce the transmission of infection and it is of vital importance that everyone respects the regulations in place to keep us all safe.
“Nottinghamshire Police officers continue to engage, explain and encourage people to follow the rules in the first instance but, as we have consistently shown, where necessary we will not hesitate to take enforcement action against businesses or individuals who continue to blatantly breach the regulations, despite our advice and guidance.”
Gedling Borough Council leader John Clarke said: “We’re very disappointed to hear that there’s been a breach of the covid rules, once again, at the Mustard Seed and we fully support the police’s decision to issue fines to the people involved.
“The actions of the owner to be serving people inside the café at this critical point, when we are trying to get our lives back, is irresponsible and reckless.
“They could have waited for a few more days until the rules change but they clearly want to make a point that goes against the guidance and the science that is trying to keep people safe.
“We are taking the appropriate legal action against them for the first breach and we will do the same for this one should we need to.”
Director for Public Health for Nottinghamshire, Jonathan Gribbin, added: “I wholly support any action by partner organisations that will protect the health and wellbeing of people in Nottinghamshire.
“The national restrictions in place are there to protect everyone. Countless businesses in Nottinghamshire have worked hard to keep their customers and communities safe.
“To those businesses who work hard to comply with the current restrictions, I want to offer my thanks.
“We owe them a debt of gratitude for the consideration they are giving to their local community, for setting aside their immediate interests and concerns in order to keep people safe and to protect our local NHS and care services. They provide a strong example to us all of what it means to serve your community.”
