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Morrisons will now refuse to serve customers not wearing face coverings inside Netherfield store

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Morrisons will now refuse to serve customers not wearing face coverings inside Netherfield store

Morrisons will ban customers who refuse to wear a face mask at its Netherfield store.

From today (11) shoppers who refuse to wear face masks offered by staff will not be allowed inside, unless they are medically exempt.

The supermarket giant has introduced the measures across the UK amid concerns that social distancing measures are not being adhered to in supermarkets.

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Morrisons said it would continue to offer face coverings to any customers who had forgotten them and who were not exempt from wearing them for medical reasons.

David Potts, Morrisons chief executive, said: “Those who are offered a face covering and decline to wear one won’t be allowed to shop at Morrisons unless they are medically exempt. Our store colleagues are working hard to feed you and your family – please be kind.”

Security guards at the UK’s fourth-biggest supermarket chain will be enforcing the new rules.

Man jailed for manslaughter after death of woman who was assaulted in Nottingham car park

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Man jailed for manslaughter after death of woman who was assaulted in Nottingham car park

A man from Top Valley has been convicted of manslaughter after a 48-year-old woman died following an assault in a car park in Nottingham city centre.

Gary Parnell assaulted 48-year-old Deborah Jones, also known as Deborah Hendrick, after they’d had an argument in the Metro Car Park in Union Road on the night of August 1, 2020.

He inflicted a head injury resulting in her death and has been sentenced to six years and nine months.

Paramedics arrived at the car park just before 11pm and found a group of people with Deborah on the second floor of the car park.

Deborah was given CPR by friends at the scene and also by the paramedics but she was pronounced dead a short time later.

Following information from witnesses, Parnell, 59, of Lytham Gardens, Top Valley, was arrested in connection with her death.

He previously pleaded guilty to a charge of manslaughter and was sentenced today at Nottingham Crown Court.

Parnell had punched Deborah in the face following an argument during which she had poured a can of beer over his head.

Detective Inspector Richard Monk said: “Parnell’s mindless act of violence resulted in Deborah’s tragic death and our thoughts remain with her family and friends during this traumatic time.

“I would like to thank everyone who helped during this investigation including those who bravely tried to help Deborah at the scene of the incident, those who came forward to us with information and the many officers who worked tirelessly on this investigation to ensure Parnell was brought to justice.”

Covid: Map reveals worst hit areas in Gedling borough over seven-day period

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Covid: Map reveals worst hit areas in Gedling borough over seven-day period

The Government has again updated information revealing how many cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Gedling borough neighbourhoods over a seven-day period.

The data reveals that all places have seen a significant rise in the weekly period up until January 5.

The biggest increase was 44 in Carlton.

You can see the details for each Government-defined neighbourhood in the borough in the list below.

Seven–day rates are expressed per 100,000 population and are calculated by dividing the seven day count by the area population and multiplying by 100,000.

Arnold Town

Total cases – 21 an increase of 7 (50%)

Rolling rate is 344.9

Bestwood Village

Total cases – 39 an increase of 22 (129.4%)

Rolling rate is 644.5

Burton Joyce and Lambley

Total cases – 29 an increase of 16 (123.1%)

Rolling rate is 466.2

Calverton & Woodborough

Total cases – 46 an increase of 5 (12.2%)

Rolling rate is 488.5

Coronavirus
Infections are on the rise in most areas

Carlton

Total cases – 64 an increase of 44 (220.0%)

Rolling rate is 630.2

Carlton Hill

Total cases – 61 an increase of 40 (190.5%)

Rolling rate is 858.3

Daybrook

Total cases – 32 an increase of 6 (23.1%)

Rolling rate is 465.9

Gedling North

Total cases – 46 an increase of 16 (53.3%)

Rolling rate is 572.6

Gedling South

Total cases – 44 an increase of 18 (69.2%)

Rolling rate is 491.0

Mapperley & Porchester

Total cases – 54 an increase of 30 (125.0%)

Rolling rate is 619.6

Netherfield & Colwick

Total cases – 38 an increase of 19 (100.0%)

Rolling rate is 498.0

Ravenshead & Newstead (Including Linby and Papplewick)

Total cases – 27 which is an increase of 6 (28.6%)

Rolling rate is 325.6

Redhill

Total cases – 33 an increase of 10 (43.5%)

Rolling rate – 461.0

Woodthorpe & Arno Vale

Total cases – 31 an increase of 8 (34.8%)

Rolling rate is 308.5

Gedling primary school appeals for old laptops to help pupils get online during lockdown

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Gedling primary school appeals for old laptops to help pupils get online during lockdown

A Gedling school has made an urgent appeal to help its pupils get online so they can do home learning during this latest lockdown.

Willow Farm Primary School on Willow Lane has issued an appeal as laptops currently on loan to pupils from the school will be needed back, leaving them without one at home.

In a post on community Facebook pages the school said: “We are working with the charity Retech to repurpose old laptops into simple devices that will enable to access home learning during lockdown.

“The charity will professionally wipe the laptops of old files, software and operating systems so there are no data security worries. The laptop will then get new software installed on it and be given to a child who we know needs one for their home learning and future homeworking.

They added: “The charity can repurpose almost any laptop, don’t think yours will be too old.”

The school are asking if laptop power leads can be included when making a donation if possible.

Anyone who has a laptop to spare can drop them off at the school during school hours (wait at the gates and ring the buzzer) or they can be collected.

Contact office@willowfarm.notts.sch.uk

Tony Cave: Covid measures have made trains safest way to travel

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Tony Cave: Covid measures have made trains safest way to travel

Train expert and station adopter Tony Cave brings us the latest news from our local railways…

Covid measures

Currently non-essential travel is being discouraged on public transport, however for those who have to use the trains, East Midlands Railway (EMR) now has a third more staff completing cleaning duties, a specialist fog machine has been added to the ‘armoury’, and there is enhanced monitoring and disinfectant usage.

A new Motorscrubber generates micro drop¬lets for enhanced cleaning of touch points. Cleanliness is a top priority for EMR, who are really thankful for all the cleaning staff who work endlessly around the clock to keep our trains and stations clean. Last summer a report by the Rail Safety and Standard Board found the risk of coronavirus infection was less than 0.01% on an average train journey, compared against the average road safety risk being 1.14 times the fatality risk of rail, which means rail travel is marginally safer than road.

Netherfield & Carlton stations

There were no changes to local train services in the December timetable which lasts until May 15. However, some services are currently cancelled owing to staff having to isolate, the 09.55 Newark and 11.08 return on weekdays appears to be one, and an hourly Nottingham to Worksop service on the Robin Hood Line, with the Mansfield Woodhouse services withdrawn. Always check before travelling.

Smart Ticketing Machines

EMR has been working to deliver a new Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) or Smart Kiosk. The first is currently being tested with two in general use this month. Phase 2 will see 30 machines installed across the network sometime in the summer, including at stations between Nottingham and Lincoln, apart from Thurgarton, Bleasby and Rolleston. Also Netherfield, Radcliffe, Bingham, Aslockton, Bottesford, Rauceby, Heckington and Wainfleet on the Skegness line. More details as they emerge.

Fair increases

Train fares will not increase until March 1 and then by around 2.6% on regulated fares. So an off peak return between Carlton and Nottingham will no doubt increase by 10p to £3.30.

Engineering Work

As far as I am aware there is no planned disruption to services at Carlton until April 3 and 4 when buses replace trains between Nottingham and Newark.

At Netherfield on Sunday, March 7 a replacement bus runs between Nottingham and Sleaford on Skegness services.

There is, however, major disruption on the East Coast Main Line to Kings Cross at various times until June, which will also affect Nottingham to Norwich services.

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Looking to the future…

Some items which will affect our local services and travel to London are as follows:

NEWARK TO LINCOLN RE-SIGNALLING IN 2022 – The last mechanical signal box between Nottingham and Lincoln is at Swinderby, and this is to close with signalling transferred to Lincoln signalling centre. Also 14 level crossings will be upgraded, with one being replaced by a new road at Collingham. Once complete the speed at which trains can run will increase from the present 50 and 70mph limits to 75mph, leading to a minute or two knocked off journey times. 

DIGITAL SIGNALLING – As mentioned last time, there are plans to replace the existing signalling on part of the East Coast Main Line (ECML) with in-cab digital signalling. Now it has been announced that the Department for Transport (DfT) has allocated an extra £1.2million to accelerate development on three key main lines, one of which includes sections of the Midland Main Line (MML) from London St. Pancras.

CLASS 170 ‘TURBOSTAR’ railcars have entered service on the Robin Hood Line and will gradually be rolled out on other local EMR routes. The first in service, 170417, has been named ‘The Key Worker’ in recognition of the contribution from EMR staff, as well as those in the wider transport sector, and all other key workers keeping Britain moving.

Future local developments providing more passengers…

These are all are within a mile of our stations and could provide future potential passengers.

SAINSBURYS SUPERMARKET AT COLWICK: Clearance of vegetation at the site close to the Nottingham to Grantham railway line has commenced, with construction due to start this year.

BETWEEN LINDEN GROVE AND BURTON ROAD, GEDLING. Planning permission for 120 houses has been announced.

A spokesman said: ‘The transport links are excellent and the site is a mile from both Gedling and Carlton and Burton Joyce train stations, with direct trains to Nottingham, Derby and Leicester.’ I presume for Gedling read Netherfield, although Gedling station is within a mile of the site, but the last train left 61 years ago! Not many direct trains to Leicester, why not add Newark?

TEAL PARK – A 30m trade park with Tool Station, Screwfix and Howdens already signed up.

VALE ROAD, COLWICK – housing development near the A612 and Sands Close.

HIGHCLERE LODGE, Burton Road. Application for construction of 22 residential apartments.

Veterans railcard

This was launched in November, and is for anyone who has served for one day or more in HM Armed Forces, and who may not be eligible for other types of railcard. £21 per year or £61 for 3 years (prices held until 31/3/21). Gives a third off most rail fares an6 a companion can also travel for a third off. Up to 4 children travelling at the same time get 60% off.

Looking at the past…

For the first time in my life (from about 12 years old), I am unable to promote rail travel at present, that made me start looking back…

I remember going with my father to put handbills through letter boxes in West Hallam in the early 1960s, advertising an excursion to Blackpool for the Illuminations, which reminded me of the other jobs I did around the station…

I also mixed lime with water to whiten platform edges and a special angled brush was provided so it was easy to keep a straight line. Black leading fireplaces. Mixing glue to paste up posters, one poster board required balancing on a fence to reach it! Priming tilley lamps for the footbridge and trimming and filling paraffin lamps for the platforms. The station buildings had electricity. Plenty of cleaning to do and fetch¬in coal for the fires. Plus issuing tickets which were dated using a heavy cast iron date stamp. When sending cash to Ilkeston North, the leather cash bag once tied had wax melted onto the string then stamped with the brass stamp embossed West Hallam.

A bygone age which I was fortunate to have experienced.

New apartments planned on former Highclere Lodge care home site in Carlton

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New apartments planned on former Highclere Lodge care home site in Carlton

Planners have received an application to build new apartments on the site of a former Carlton care home.

The planning application seeks permission for the redevelopment of the former
Highclere Lodge care home site with the proposed construction of 22 residential apartments,
together with central courtyard area, car parking and external amenities.

The former care home was demolished in April 2017 by its owners in a bid to make the site more attractive to developers after being vacant for a number of years.

The document submitted by developers states the development on Burton Road would ‘inject new life into the town centre, bringing a welcomed increase in footfall and subsequent revenue for existing businesses within the immediate area.’

The application will now be considered by Gedling Borough Council’s planning committee.

You can read the full application HERE

The Magpie Circle: ‘Seeing Magpies in green rather than black and white made it easier for me in final,’ says Harrogate keeper and County fan James Belshaw

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The Magpie Circle: ‘Seeing Magpies in green rather than black and white made it easier for me in final,’ says Harrogate keeper and County fan James Belshaw

Gedling resident Paul Mace produces a regular Notts County podcast featuring former club players and managers.  This week it’s the turn of Nottingham-born boyhood Magpies fan and Harrogate keeper, James Belshaw

Each week at Gedling Eye we’ll be sharing the podcasts with our readers.

Did Notts County commit a faux-pas by not wearing black and white striped shirts in the play-off final at Wembley last year ?

Clifton-born Harrogate keeper James Belshaw reveals how it certainly helped him put aside his Magpies’ allegiances to shut out Notts in a 3-1 success for the Yorkshire club.

Belshaw – a lifelong Magpies fan who was in the Notts centre of excellence for nine years until he was released at 15 – relates how seeing Notts in green rather than black and white made it easier for him at Wembley.

Stepping into the Magpie Circle hot-seat, he charts his family’s affection for Notts – dad Paul joins his son in the podcast – and how it broke his heart when he was released by letter when Notts shut down their Academy.

Belshaw went on to resurrect his career in the US through their collegiate system and even introduced future NBA star Mason Plumlee (Detroit Pistons) to following Notts.

To this day he and his family retain their love for the world’s oldest professional football club.

Rapid tests for asymptomatic people to be rolled out

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Rapid tests for asymptomatic people to be rolled out
  • Community testing offer to be expanded across all local authorities in England to test people without symptoms
  • Local authorities will be encouraged to target testing to people who cannot work from home during lockdown
  • Around 1 in 3 people have COVID 19 without displaying any symptoms

Asymptomatic coronavirus testing will be rolled out across the country from next week.

People without Covid-19 symptoms and who cannot work from home are to be prioritised for quick turnaround tests made available to every local authority.

The Department of Health and Social Care said expanding the Community Testing Programme to more people without symptoms was “crucial given that around one in three people” who contract Covid-19 show no symptoms.

It said regular community testing using the rapid tests had already identified more than 14,800 positive Covid-19 cases.

Coronavirus testing

The Government said the latest expansion of the testing programme builds on the millions of asymptomatic critical workers being tested every week, such as NHS patient facing staff and care home staff. 

Existing plans for the rapid testing of staff and students in secondary schools and colleges, and staff in primary schools, also remain in place. Secondary schools have set up testing sites and have started to test staff and pupils who remain in school, such as the children of critical workers, or vulnerable children.

Primary schools will start to receive their test kits shortly for the weekly testing of their staff.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock said: “With roughly a third of people who have coronavirus not showing symptoms, targeted asymptomatic testing and subsequent isolation is highly effective in breaking chains of transmission.

“Rapid, regular testing is led by local authorities who design programmes based on their in-depth knowledge of the local populations, so testing can have the greatest impact.

“We are now expanding this offer to every local authority across the country, and asking testing to be targeted on workers who cannot work from home during this national lockdown, while asking employers to work with us to scale up workforce testing.

“Lateral flow tests have already been hugely successful in finding positive cases quickly – and every positive case found is helping to stop the spread – so I encourage employers and workers to take this offer up. We must all do all we can to stop the spread of COVID, right now.”

Police officer knocked unconscious while trying to make arrest for mobility scooter theft in Arnold

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Police officer knocked unconscious while trying to make arrest for mobility scooter theft in Arnold

A man has been charged after a police officer was knocked unconscious in Arnold.

The officer suffered head injuries, while trying to arrest a suspect following a suspected theft of an electric mobility scooter at around 11am on Friday (January 8, 2021).

Colleagues quickly came to the officer’s aid and a man was swiftly detained.

Police car in Arnold town centre

The officer was taken to hospital where he regained consciousness and had his head injury glued before being discharged. He is being supported by the force and his welfare is being looked after.

Craig Fallon, 36, of no fixed address, has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and shop theft. He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Monday, January 11, 2021).

Gedling borough parents have less than a week to secure primary school place for youngsters

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Gedling borough parents have less than a week to secure primary school place for youngsters

Parents in Gedling borough now have less than a week to secure a primary school place.

If your child is due to start school for the first time, or transfer from infant to junior/primary school in September 2021, you have until Friday, January 15 2021 to get your application in.

Nottinghamshire County Council is urging all parents of Nottinghamshire children to list four school preferences and make sure the application is submitted by the deadline. This way you are more likely to be offered a place at a school you are happy for your child to attend. 

If your child attends a school’s foundation unit, nursery class or early years’ group, it does not guarantee a place at the main school at reception age, and you must still complete an application for a full-time place.

Chairman of the County Council’s Children and Young People’s Committee, Councillor Philip Owen, said: “If your child will be five years old between September 1, 2021 and August 31 2022, time is running out for you to apply for a reception year place and to decide which schools to include on your application. 

Councillor Philip Owen
PICTURED: Councillor Philip Owen

“There are still a number of known Nottinghamshire families, including 1,244 with reception age children and 257 with children who are due to transfer to junior education, who have not applied for their child’s school place.  It is important they make sure their applications are in before the deadline. For those parents who have already applied, you can still edit your application up until the deadline date of 15 January, just remember to resubmit your application once the changes have been made.

“It is important that all parents are aware they must make an application, even if their child is already attending a nursery or another early years’ setting. Children do not automatically transfer from nursery to full-time school.

“Remember to list four school preferences, this will really help with your chances of getting a place at one of your preferred schools.”

All the information you need to make an informed decision and give you the best chance of getting your child into a preferred school, is on Nottinghamshire County Council’s website www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/admissions, including information to help with the application process and the ‘Admissions to Schools: Guide for Parents 2021-2022’. 

For children living in Nottinghamshire their parents will need to apply through Nottinghamshire County Council, even if they wish to apply for schools in other local authority areas such as Nottingham City or Derbyshire.

The easiest way to apply for a place is online via www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/admissions, but parents who do not have internet access can telephone 0300 500 80 80. If you apply online, you will be able to log in to your account on National Offer Day, 16 April 2021, to view your outcome. All other applicants will have to wait a few days for a letter sent by second class post.

Last year, over 98% of families who applied for a primary school place on time were offered one of their preferred schools, so it is important that you get your application in on time with all four school preferences listed.

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