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‘Light at the end of the tunnel’:Relief as Covid-19 vaccinations are rolled out at Arnold care home

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‘Light at the end of the tunnel’:Relief as Covid-19 vaccinations are rolled out at Arnold care home

Team members and residents at an Arnold care home have been celebrating after they became one of the first homes in the area to receive Covid-19 vaccinations for almost everyone living and working in the home.

Coppice Lodge residents and staff received the Oxford Covid-19 vaccination.

The home arranged for each resident to pair up with a staff member to have their jabs simultaneously and for resident Nancy Church and Lifestyle Manager Lorna Thornley, there was no question that they would want to take this positive step together.

The pair have created a close friendship and often bond together over afternoon tea and bingo afternoons.

Nancy, who was the first resident to receive her vaccination, said: “I feel privileged to be one of the first to have the vaccine, it has been something that has been a long time coming.

The whole day went smoothly and was very well organised. I am grateful to everyone at Coppice Lodge and to the lovely nurses who came to administer our jabs.

“I am looking forward to receiving my top up jab in a few weeks and I am very hopeful that this is the start of the whole world bouncing back from this awful virus’.

BIG SMILES: Senior Carer, Louise and resident June after their vaccinations.

Residents and their families have been eagerly awaiting news of when they will be able to receive the vaccine at their home and were thrilled to find out that they were top of the list.

NHS Registered Nurses attended the home and carried out the vaccinations quickly and efficiently.

Lifestyle manager at Coppice Lodge, Lorna Thornley, joined hands with Nancy for their jabs.

She said,”‘It’s been quite a whirlwind over the past year, but I was proud to be able to support Nancy today – she said she would only have the vaccination with me, and it felt right to hold hands whilst we both received the jab – What a great way to start the year and we did it together!”

Home manager, Samantha Kavanagh, said: ‘This past year has been a real challenge for everyone, but we have always had faith that there is a light at the end of the tunnel, and the availability of a vaccine has been our continued hope that we will return to normal.

“The GP and Registered Nurses who came to complete the vaccinations have been brilliant and the process was fast and efficient.We are just so relieved to know that our residents will be protected from this virus, as that has been the most important thing to us throughout’.

You can find out more details about Coppice Lodge and the facilities they offer at the website: https://www.idealcarehomes.co.uk/.

Cannabis found drying from loft beams at property in Carlton

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Cannabis found drying from loft beams at property in Carlton

Gedling police found cannabis plants being dried out from beams in a loft at an address in Carlton.

Officers have issued pictures showing the cannabis plants found at a property in Cavendish Road during a warrant carried out last night (Wednesday, January 20, 2021) by the Gedling South Neighbourhood Policing Team.

The warrant was executed under the banner of ‘Operation Thistle’ – an ongoing proactive investigation into drugs supply which has been raised by the local community as being a main concern for them. 

The wider operational activity to date has already resulted in a number of arrests as well as drugs and weapons seizures as officers continue with their tireless work to act on community concerns about drug crime.

Around 50 mature cropped cannabis plants and growing equipment were seized from the Cavendish Road address after police had received intelligence about a drugs grow.

PICTURED: Cannabis plants at the property on Cavendish Road

Several items in the loft were also seized and will be submitted for forensic examination as police progress with their investigation.

A 50-year-old woman has been interviewed under caution at a police station and was released pending further enquiries.

Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant Becky O’Connor said: “When officers opened the loft hatch they found a considerable amount of mature plants drying from four separate beams running the entire width of the address.

“The whole loft space had been converted to facilitate the production of cannabis and the floor was fully boarded and lined along with the walls and ceiling.

“The set-up in the loft was substantial and clearly had been a full grow which had been cropped. The electricity meter had been bypassed for the power going into the loft.”

She added: “Thanks to this cracking bit of team work we’ve managed to prevent these drugs from hitting the street.

“With the cannabis grow being in the loft it also posed a significant fire risk which could have had wider implications.

“We’re absolutely determined to crack down on drugs supply in the Carlton and Netherfield areas and our activity shows that we are listening to people and acting on their concerns.

“Drugs cause misery in our communities and are often the catalyst for more serious and violent crimes, which can have an even greater impact.

“We are constantly working behind the scenes to gather information about those who may be involved in drug supply and we remain committed to targeting offenders and bringing them to justice.

“I’d encourage anyone with any concerns about drug use and supply in their area to please report it to us so that we can continue to take action.”

If you have any concerns or see anything suspicious in your area, please do not hesitate to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Flooding closes road in Stoke Bardolph

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Flooding closes road in Stoke Bardolph

A road has been closed in Stoke Bardolph following flooding caused by last night’s Storm Christoph.

Police and Gedling Borough Council have issued alerts that Stoke Lane, from the Ferry Boat towards Burton Joyce has been temporarily closed.

The road has been closed after the River Trent has burst its banks.

A spokesman for Gedling Borough Council said: “Please take care if you are nearby and expect delays and diversions in this area.”

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PICTURED: Floods at Stoke Bardolph.

A flood alert remains in place across the area.

The Environment Agency’s warning read: “River levels are forecast to rise at the Colwick river gauge as a result of heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland is expected.

“Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads around Stoke Bardolph.

Further light rainfall is forecast over the next 48 hours. We expect river levels to rise for the next 1-2 days.

“We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are patrolling watercourses in the area and liaising with emergency services. Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and avoid contact with flood water. “

Mapperley and Daybrook residents asked for vigilance after spate of burglaries

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Residents living in the Daybrook and Mapperley areas are being asked for vigilance after a recent spate of burglaries and creeper burglaries.

Police have issued the warning as they investigate reports of men who tried doors to properties in Rowland Avenue, Mapperley, and Bailey Close, Daybrook, in an attempt to gain entry during the early hours of Sunday (January 17, 2021).  

During the Rowland Avenue incident two men tried to gain entry via the side door of the property by snapping the lock and during the Bailey Close incident two suspects tried the door before leaving.

Detectives are also investigating a report where two suspects drilled a rear door lock of a property in Northcliffe Avenue, Mapperley, between 11.15pm on 9 January 2021 and 3am on 10 January 2021, and gained entry before stealing the victim’s Mercedes.

Inspector Chris Pearson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We take burglary reports such as this very seriously and will always proactively investigate reported incidents and work hard to make arrests.

“The local neighbourhood policing team and force resources have been tasked to patrol these areas overnight but I’m also appealing to members of the public to  report any suspicious incidents or activity to us by calling 101 and for residents to also be vigilant.

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“Burglary is usually an opportunist offence, with burglars looking for the easiest way of getting into your home without being seen or disturbed.

“Many burglaries happen because a door has been left unlocked or window has been left open, which is really an open invitation for burglars.

“We can’t stress enough how important it is to make sure your front and back doors are locked and your windows are closed and locked, even when you’re in the house.

“Exterior security lighting and smart technology, such as doorbell cameras, can also act as a deterrent and I’d like to remind people to ensure that any intruder alarms are set.

“Lock snapping can be prevented by purchasing and fitting anti-lock snapping barrels. We recommend using an approved and registered locksmith for this.”

Insp Pearson added: “To avoid becoming a victim of burglary make sure that any house or car keys are never kept near any of your external doors or windows, or in porches or hallways, and that they are kept out of sight and locked away.

“If you have a keyless entry system to your vehicle we’d also advise you to find out if it can be switched off overnight, to prevent thieves using digital scanners from detecting and relaying its signal. Speak to your dealer about software updates and whether new key fobs with added security are available.

“Consider purchasing a Faraday pouch to keep your car key in. These pouches contain signal-blocking materials that stop your key transmitting its code, preventing crooks from being able to detect and amplify the signal. Don’t forget about your spare key! Make sure you test your signal blocking pouch or choose one that has the Secured by Design accreditation.”

Anyone who has any information about the incidents as stated is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident numbers 61 of 17 January 2021 (Rowland Avenue attempted burglary), 100 of 17 January 2021 (Bailey Close attempted burglary) or 130 of 10 January (Northcliffe Avenue burglary).

For more information on how to protect your home visit https://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/document/advice-home

More advice on keyless car security and general advice on protecting your vehicle can be found here https://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/advice/prevention/vehicle

Changes made to borough train services as East Midlands Railway introduces temporary timetable

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Changes made to borough train services as East Midlands Railway introduces temporary timetable

A new temporary timetable is being introduced affecting Gedling borough rail services as part of national lockdown restrictions.

East Midlands Railway (EMR) said it will introduce the temporary timetable beginning on Monday, January 25

They said the changes are in line with national lockdown restrictions and Government guidance urging everyone who can to ‘stay at home’. In addition and like the rest of the country,

EMR is also seeing an increase in staff unavailability due to coronavirus and is taking proactive steps to reduce unplanned or short notice service cancellations.

EMR’s Intercity services are already operating with a reduced capacity, as shorter trains with fewer carriages will run many services. There are also some very minor changes to the timetable.

From Monday, some off-peak and less popular services on the regional railways temporarily removed from the timetable.

UPDATE: Timetable changes are taking place next week

These changes are expected to only be in place alongside the current Government guidance on staying at home. When these restrictions relaxed, EMR expects to be able to quickly reintroduce the removed services.

Passengers can find all the changes to services by visiting EMR’s website.

As well as keeping a safe distance from other passengers and EMR staff, passengers are reminded they must wear a face covering at all times when on the train and inside stations and should also avoid travelling at the busiest times of the day if possible.

Passengers should also aim to keep a safe and sensible distance from staff and other customers and absolutely not travel if they have any coronavirus symptoms or are generally feeling unwell.

As part of the industry’s safer travel pledge, EMR has put in many measures so that passengers can travel with confidence, including employing the most cleaners in its history, sourcing powerful disinfectant products, and purchasing new specialist cleaning equipment.

Will Rogers, Managing Director of East Midlands Railway, said: “Working with our partners across the railway industry, we have taken the logical step to temporarily reduce our capacity and timetable.   

“During these unprecedented times, everyone who can do so is urged to stay at home. For those who need to continue to travel we will continue to protect those services which we know are relied upon.

“We all have a role to play and I would urge those who are still travelling to follow the rules in place to keep us all safe. Please wear a face covering, keep a distance and limit your journeys as much as possible.” 

Full details and timetables are available on our website: www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk

Man charged over Homebase robbery in Arnold

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Man charged over Homebase robbery in Arnold

A man has been remanded in custody after being charged following a burglary at DIY store in Arnold.

Craig Fallon, 36, of no fixed address, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court today (Monday, January 18 2021) charged with burglary.

He is next due to appear at  the same court on January 27, 2021.

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It comes after police were notified of an intruder alarm being activated at the Homebase store at Madford Retail Park in Daybrook yesterday afternoon. A fire exit at the store had reportedly been forced open.

Officers swiftly arrived and within minutes of receiving the report they arrested a man nearby on suspicion of burglary.  

Inspector Chris Pearson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a great piece of team work where officers quickly responded and attended, detained a suspect and were able to secure charges.

“I hope this goes a long way to reassuring residents and businesses that we take burglary very seriously and that anyone believed to be committing such offences will be dealt robustly by the force.”

Man’s body found in woodland near Arnold

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Man’s body found in woodland near Arnold

Police have been called after a man’s body was discovered in woodland near Arnold.

Officers were contacted at 1pm this afternoon when the body was found on land near Killisick Lane.

Killisick Lane
PICTURED: Killisick Lane

Emergency services remain at the scene.

Detective Sergeant Jamie Moore, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Whilst we don’t believe this man’s death to be suspicious we will continue to carry out enquiries on behalf of the coroner.”

Arnold residents voice fears about Covid supermarket safety

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Arnold residents voice fears about Covid supermarket safety

Residents in Arnold have been voicing their fears about Covid safety in supermarkets during lockdown.

Councillor Henry Wheeler who is Gedling Borough Councillor for Coppice Ward, told Gedling Eye a large number of residents had contacted him worried about lack of social distancing and also the number of people allowed into supermarkets in the area.

Councillor Wheeler has now written to director of Public Health England for Nottinghamshire County Council Jonathan Gribbin calling for stricter measures to be put into place.

PICTURED: Councillor Henry Wheeler
PICTURED: Director of Public Health for Nottinghamshire County Council Jonathan Gribbin

Mr Wheeler told Gedling Eye: “It’s vitally important that supermarkets and other essential food outlets have proper restrictions in place to stop the spread of Coronavirus”. 

“I am receiving complaints about the lack of proper enforcement of social distancing, lack of monitoring of people entering and leaving a store as well as inadequate one way systems and aisles and entrances being blocked”.   

“Inadequate enforcement of health and safety measures in store often means queuing systems end up blocking shopping aisles”.

“I am pleased that the concerns I have raised will be looked at and a review of enforcement arrangements will take place”.

“Separately, I have asked Public Health Bosses to consider supermarket staff to be given equal importance alongside other frontline Key Workers to be prioritised for the Covid 19 vaccination as part of the next phase of roll out”

Earlier this month Mr Wheeler had also called for staff in schools to be prioritised for the vaccine.

Mr Gribbin was quick to respond to concerns raised by Cllr Wheeler.

He said: “Thank you to Cllr Wheeler for raising this matter which I raised with a colleague earlier in the week who agreed to review enforcement arrangements by district/boroughs. 

“Since then I noted that the issue has received some media profile with some retail chains adopting a more assertive approach. 

He added: “Work is under way to identify groups which should be prioritised for vaccination in its next phase of rollout and I will share your comments to those involved in that locally.”

Earlier in the week, Morrisons said they would refuse to allow customers not wearing face masks into their store in Netherfield. Tesco and Asda have since announced a ban.

Why you shouldn’t feed bread to ducks at Gedling borough beauty hotspots during lockdown walks

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Why you shouldn’t feed bread to ducks at Gedling borough beauty hotspots during lockdown walks

If you are planning to take your children to Colwick Park or the river at Stoke Bardolph this weekend, you may want to rethink your choice of snack for the ducks.

The Canal and River Trust is urging people not to throw bread in the water for the ducks to eat as it can actually do more harm than good

The Trust say ducks need a varied diet to be healthy. Bread doesn’t have much nutritional value and fills the duck’s stomach so that it doesn’t forage for foods it would naturally eat, which can lead to malnutrition.

Uneaten soggy bread can also cause a build-up of bad nutrients, which can lead to more algae growing around water, more diseases and more pests, such as rats.

PICTURED: Colwick Country Park (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)

So what can you feed ducks?

The Canal and Rivers Trust has put together a list featuring six different foods that you can use as duck feed, instead of bread.

1. Sweetcorn

It turns out that ducks are quite partial to sweetcorn. Tinned, frozen or fresh. Obviously, remove them from the tin first.

2. Lettuce

As a nation we’re guilty of throwing away a vast amount of lettuce, especially the bagged variety. Instead of consigning it to the bin, rip it into pieces and treat your local ducks. Rocket, kale and iceberg are all great choices.

3. Frozen peas 

There’s no need to cook them but make sure you defrost them first.

4. Oats

Flapjacks, rolled oats and even instant porridge oats will be a huge hit with ducks.

5. Seeds

Whether you buy bird seed or just seeds from the fruit and nut aisle in the supermarket, the ducks will be very grateful for these nutritious nibbles.

6. Rice 

Ducks will appreciate a handful of leftover rice from a takeaway. Just remember to keep the crispy duck all to yourself. You can also use uncooked rice, both are fine.

Calverton Plough Play tradition moves online due to Covid

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Calverton Plough Play tradition moves online due to Covid

A group in Calverton who have raised thousands for charity by performing an age-old play in local pubs is being forced to continue the tradition online due to coronavirus.

The Calverton Plough Play, a time-honoured and much-revered tradition, is performed around the borough each January by the Calverton Real Ale and Plough Play Preservation Society – or CRAPPPS for short.

The performance of a Plough play is believed to have started in Nottinghamshire around the 17th century and was organised by ploughmen to mark the start of the agriculture year following Christmas.

Sadly, due to the pandemic, pubs have been forced to shut their doors, meaning the play will now be performed live online to keep the tradition online.

PERFORMANCE: A picture of CRAPPPS members performing the Plough Play back in 2016

The group has performed the play every year since 1978, raising more than £26k for Nottinghamshire NSPCC in the process.

The play will be live streamed at 8.30pm tonight (January 16) on Youtube and can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4JVdnjxD3I

People will be able to watch the play after the live event.

As in previous years, there will be collection for the NSPCC charity, this time via a Just Giving page https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/crapppsploughplay

You can read more about the Calverton Plough Play at the CRAPPPS website: https://ploughboys.wordpress.com/

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