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Police release new pic of missing Mapperley man Anthony Campbell

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Police release new pic of missing Mapperley man Anthony Campbell

Police have released a new picture of a missing Mapperley man who vanished at the end of last month.

Anthony Campbell, 59, was reported missing by family after he failed to turn up for work as a caretaker in Sneinton on Monday, November 23, 2020.

Police have have now issued a new image of Mr Campbell taken at a flat complex in Hyson Green on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at around 7.30pm.

The new image has been issued following Anthony’s family pleaing for any information and for him to return home. 

His daughter Holly Wilde, has issued an emotional plea on behalf the family for any information to help find him.

She last saw her Dad for a family meal on Saturday afternoon (November 21, 2020) at her home in Bulwell.

Anthony had arranged to meet with his family the following day, but he didn’t arrive. 

Holly said: “This is really out of character of him. The whole family is so worried. He didn’t turn up to work on Monday, which is just not like him. 

“We are now pleading to anyone who may have seen him or has any information of where he is to please contact the police.

“He’s such a loveable character and is really popular, there must be someone who knows something.

This latest image shows Mr Campbell at a flats complex in Hyson Greem
PICTURED: Anthony Campbell
Police have released an image of Mr Campbell’s bike

“If you are reading this Dad, please get in contact with us, we miss you. We just want to know you’re safe.”

Anthony has been described as 5’9” tall and of a slim build. He has short, dark curly hair after recently having his dreadlocks cut off, a beard and small moustache. 

He is likely to be wearing black trousers, black trainers and a thin scarf. He also has a full sleeve tattoo on his left arm and he might in possession of a black mountain bike covered in stickers, mostly of clothing and shoe brands, as well as a light coloured rucksack (pictured).

Nottinghamshire Police were informed that Anthony had gone missing at around 12 noon last Monday (23 November 2020).

Police Constable Donna Gettings from the Missing from Home team is leading the search. She said: “The team have worked tirelessly since the report of Anthony going missing earlier this month.

“It was reported he wasn’t feeling himself when he saw Holly and was a little low. This was the last contact she had with him. It’s been longer than a week now, so we are reissuing an appeal to help with our investigation. 

“We continue to trace CCTV footage, chasing possible sightings of him and speaking to people close to him to understand the whole picture and why he’s disappeared.

“We have now issued another picture of him which we will shared across social media and it’s our hope he might see it and contact us or someone can help with our enquiries.

“It’s believed he had his mountain bike with him (see pictured), so if anyone has seen it please do let us know. 

“If you have any information please call 101, quoting incident number 270 of 23 November 2020.”

Fire crews carry out water rescue on River Trent at Stoke Bardolph

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Fire crews carry out water rescue on River Trent at Stoke Bardolph

Fire crews were called out to a water rescue in Stoke Bardolph this morning (Dec 4)..

Crews from Carlton, London Road and Highfields were called out to rescue a river cruiser precariously moored on the riverbank taking on water.

A spokesman for Notts Fire & Rescue service said: “The river cruiser is very old, and requires repairs to make it suitable to remain on the water. This river cruiser, however, is accommodation for somebody which is why it made the rescue even more significant, as there was a risk to life.

The operation involved turning the cruiser around in difficult river flow conditions, then leading it to safety outside a local pub, the Ferry Boat Inn.

The spokesman added:”Our Prevention team attended the incident, and we have worked with Gedling Borough Neighbourhood Watch, Gedling Borough Council and City of Nottingham housing team with this incident.

“The Ferry Boat Inn opened their doors to help support a vulnerable person and to allow crews to complete a debrief.

“Additionally, a Facebook funding page has been set up within the local community to help support the person with diesel, food, clothing and to help towards the cost of repairing the cruiser.

District Manager, Craig Day, said: “I want to thank our crews for their efforts with this incident, they did a great job however in the context of a global pandemic, it is fantastic to see the community spirit alive and supporting someone in need.

“We want to remind the public how dangerous water can be, especially during this time of year as the water will be extremely cold and can very quickly turn into a tragic incident.

“If you ever find yourself struggling in water we want you to remember to try to stay calm, lie on your back and call for help once you have got your breathing under control.

“If you see someone that seems to be in trouble in water, call the emergency services as soon as possible so that we can respond as quickly as possible. Any information you can provide about the person and their location will support our rescue efforts”.

A walk-through testing site for COVID-19 is now operating in Arnold

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A walk-through testing site for COVID-19 is now operating in Arnold

The Druids Inn car park has been selected to house a Covid-19 local testing site in Arnold.

Local public health leaders said today that the local testing site (LTS) was selected because it is well known, easy to find, and is a fairly large, level space. 

T­he LTS will be open seven days a week from 8am to 8pm and is available for people with Covid-19 symptoms who have booked an appointment by calling 119 or visiting gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test.

The site is run by the Department for Health and Social Care but tests at the site will be self-administered by those who request them. Parents will carry out tests on their children if they cannot manage to do their own.

Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor Michael Payne said: “As a Council we want do all we can to help tackle the pandemic. Gedling residents with coronavirus symptoms will be able to access a local facility and we hope this helps reduce transmission rates in the district.

“The LTS may create some traffic around the area and unless you are getting at test we advise you to use one of the other council car parks nearby.

“We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause but we’re confident the public and local businesses will work with us on this as it’s obviously important we help to reduce the number of virus cases in the district so we can all get back to normal sooner rather than later.”

To use the site, people should: 
– Have at least one symptom of COVID-19 – a new, continuous cough, a high temperature or loss or change to their sense of smell or taste 

– Book a test first before going to the site by calling 119 or visiting gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test

– Walk to the site and if driving, park up nearby and then walk to the site

– Avoid taking public transport to get to the site or return home

– Stay out of any shops or other premises prior to their test and return home immediately afterwards

– Wear a face mask

– Adhere to social distancing

– Take a form of identification, such as a driving licence, passport, NHS card or utilities bill

Gedling Borough Council will be working with partners to ensure that the site is managed and signposted to help direct users. Residents and businesses around the car park have been informed about the likely local impact of the LTS. 

Anyone with any issues regarding the site can contact the council on 0115 901 3901 or email enquiries@gedling.gov.uk 

Burton Road junction with A612 reopens today after being closed for seven months

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Burton Road junction with A612 reopens today after being closed for seven months

The new Burton Rd junction with the A612 will be open today after being shut for seven months.

The road will be reopened from 3pm today (December 4).

The new junction will connect the A612 up with the Gedling Access Road, which opens in Autumn 2021.

Burton Road has been closed since May of this year while a new traffic signal controlled junction for the GAR with the A612 is constructed. 

Works on-site have now been completed and the road will reopen today

It had been hoped that the road would reopen in October, with other road closures being put in place to speed up works..

A spokesman said: “We would like to thanks residents and motorists for their continued patience.”

It’s a case of Boyz II Men for Basford-born Shaun Derry in the new episode of The Magpie Circle.

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It’s a case of Boyz II Men for Basford-born Shaun Derry in the new episode of The Magpie Circle.

Gedling resident Paul Mace produces a regular Notts County podcast featuring former club players and managers.  This week it’s the turn of club legend Shaun Derry  – a Notts born supporter, player and former manager.

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

IT’S a case of Boyz II Men for Basford-born Shaun Derry in the new episode of The Magpie Circle.

Derry holds the unique distinction of being the only man to have grown up as a boy supporting Notts County, played for the club and managed the club.

Now in his first-ever in-depth interview about his decades with the Magpies, Derry lifts the lid on his highs and lows.

How he was a Junior Magpie, went to Meadow Lane with his dad, and was a young schoolboy at successive play-off finals in 1990-91.

How his dream came true by playing for the club at the age of 18 and playing at Wembley himself.

How Liverpool star Steve Finnan joined Notts as an unknown youngster and spent six months lodging with his mum and dad in Basford – after only arriving for a weekend.

The bittersweet moment when he left Notts to join Sheffield United.

And 600 games later how he picked up the phone to ring Notts about a managerial vacancy and was handed the job inside a week.

It’s a two part interview and, in the second part, he reveals his joy about delivering the Great Escape season … and how he should have quit after seeing the playing budget slashed and told his best players had to leave.

A new episode of the Magpie Circle podcast is posted every Thursday evening at 6pm.Check it out and subscribe free on

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Young people invited to have say on life in Gedling borough by council

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Young people invited to have say on life in Gedling borough by council

Gedling Borough Council is launching a survey to get the views of young people in the borough.

, how the council can improve its services for young people and how safe young people feel about where they live.

The survey has been created with input from Gedling Borough Council’s Youth Council members and young people involved in Nottinghamshire County Council’s Youth Services. 

The survey will help the council to gain a better perspective of the issues that affect young people in Gedling and will give the council an improved understanding of how to support the views of young people with its own corporate plan, known as the Gedling Plan, which sets out the council’s objectives over the next three years. These objectives include creating healthier lifestyles for people, creating a more cohesive community and promoting a vibrant economy.

Gedling Borough Council Civic Centre
PICTURED: Civic Centre (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)

The consultation starts on Friday, December 4 and will run until Friday, January 29, 2021.

The survey is available at www.gedling.gov.uk/haveyoursay  

Gedling Borough Council’s Youth Mayor, Muhammad Malik said: “It’s vitally important that the voices of young people in Gedling are heard.

“As the Youth Mayor, I know how important it is to represent the young people of our area but we need to know what the issues are so, if you are a young person reading this, please take a moment to fill out the survey or, if you are a parent, let your children know about this important survey.”

Portfolio Holder for Young People and Equalities, Councillor Viv McCrossen said: “I’m very pleased that we are launching this important piece of consultation to get the views of young people in Gedling.

“We will use the survey results to set out how we can meet the needs of young people who, right now, are suffering terribly due to the pandemic.

“We need to do everything we can to support them and provide them with the services they need to support their health and wellbeing.

“Many young people may not be aware of what their local council can do for them but by filling out this survey, we will be able to get their views and make sure their voices are heard.” 

Online shoppers in Gedling borough urged to watch out for delivery scam

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Online shoppers in Gedling borough urged to watch out for delivery scam

Christmas shoppers in Gedling borough are been warned about scam texts and emails appearing to be from Royal Mail and DPD.

The scam messages state that the couriers have tried to deliver a parcel, and ask you to click a link to reschedule the delivery.

The link directs you to an authentic looking website, which asks for your full name, address, date of birth and mobile number.

Once you’ve completed this form, you’ll then be prompted to enter your card details, which the scammers can use to access your bank account.

Parcel

Ray Walsh, Digital Privacy Expert at ProPrivacy, advised: “Anybody in the UK that receives a text message purporting to be from a delivery service must remember that it could be a scam and that they should never follow any links contained in SMS messages or provide their information to the sender.

“If you are expecting a parcel and have not received it yet, contact the retailer or delivery service directly to rectify it and ignore any incoming messages that attempt to make you part with personal information.

“Scammers use cleverly worded messages that employ urgency to trick their victims, so if you get a text message that tells you to act quickly to secure your parcel it is vital not to panic or you could end up having your data stolen.”

Gedling borough welcomes Christmas with virtual lights switch on

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Gedling borough welcomes Christmas with virtual lights switch on

Our brilliant Christmas lights have been switched on in Gedling borough as we get ready to welcome Santa

The Mayor of Gedling, Councillor Sandra Barnes, has wished everyone a safe Christmas as she switched on the borough’s Christmas lights alongside the Youth Mayor. 

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, the Christmas lights were switched on in a low-key event, which was filmed by the council.

The Mayor, alongside her consort, councillor Peter Barnes, and the Youth Mayor, Muhammad Malik, recorded a message to the residents of the borough alongside Rev John Allister, Gedling Acting Area Dean, the Anglican Church, who also delivered a message of hope to people.

In the video, the Mayor wished everyone a safe Christmas before starting the countdown and pressing the button to switch the Christmas tree lights on as part of the Big Switch-on in Gedling. 

Community Christmas light switch-on events across the borough, including in Arnold Town Centre, which normally attracts thousands of people, have been cancelled this year, due to the pandemic. Instead, the council has coordinated a Big Switch-on of all the borough’s Christmas lights to mark the start of the festive period.

The council is also supporting the ‘Fair on the Square’ organised by local business owner, Jonathon Burkin. Mr Burkin, who runs the Button Moon Yarn and Haberdashery is organising the fair on Eagle Square, Arnold to celebrate ’20 days of Christmas’, running every day from Saturday 5th December right through to Christmas Eve, it will showcase the best of Gedling’s crafters and creators. There will be a variety of stalls throughout the month, selling produce such as authentic samosas and bhajis, to handmade brownies and there will be crafters selling personalised Christmas gifts and wreaths.

As well as the Fair on the Square, the Arnold Market, which is set to be redeveloped in the New Year, will be open on its usual days. Plans are being made for the temporary move of the market to Eagle Square in the New Year as part of the council’s ongoing development of Arnold Market Place. 

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke said: “The lights’ switch on is usually one of the highlights of the year when we all get together and celebrate the start of the Christmas festivities. Unfortunately, as we all know, we have had to change our plans this year but we think that people will enjoy even more, the lights being on as a welcome distraction from the pandemic that will bring smiles to the faces of many. I would also like to thank the Mayor for her message to residents to stay safe and enjoy their Christmas.

Our residents have done fantastically well to reduce the number of cases in the area and I am urging people to continue to follow the rules. We are following the government guidance and the fair in the square will be safe. We have to balance up the fact that we need to support our local businesses while ensuring we do not increase cases in the borough.”

Event organiser and local business owner of Button Moon Yarn and Haberdashery, Jonathon Burkin said: “We’re very pleased to be able to run a fair this year, albeit in very different circumstances and on a lot smaller scale than previous years. We want to support our local businesses and market stallholders and we hope that this Christmas event will get people to shop locally and help boost sales after a very difficult time for retailers. We will do everything to make sure the area is covid secure and that people visiting will feel safe.”

Youngsters in Calverton to be taught first aid after housebuilder donation

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Youngsters in Calverton to be taught first aid after housebuilder donation

Youngsters in Calverton are set to be taught first aid skills, following a donation from a regional housebuilder. 

St John Ambulance Training Centre in Calverton has received £1,000 from the Persimmon Homes Community Champions scheme and will use the funds to support its youth training programme.

Designed specifically for children aged seven and upwards, the programme enables young people to learn about first aid and how these skills can be safely put into practice.

Jane Carter, from St John Ambulance in Calverton, said: “Helping young people to understand about first aid is not only an important life skill but also builds their confidence.

“We deliver a range of programmes specifically designed to appeal to a range of ages and have found many of our older cadets have gone on to pursue a career in the healthcare profession. 

“Persimmon Homes’ donation will help us to promote our services in Calverton, deliver more courses, once we are able to run our programme again, and purchase new training aids – we are very grateful.”

The Persimmon Homes Community Champions scheme seeks to support grassroots groups and charities in areas where the company is building and its online application form can be found at www.persimmonhomes.com/charity

Neil Follows, managing director of Persimmon Homes Nottingham, said: “Our Community Champions scheme is all about supporting the local communities where we are building.

“St John Ambulance provides a valuable service to inspire and empower young people with important life skills and we are delighted to be supporting the Calverton training centre.”

Work completed on new £100k outdoor seating area at Gedling Country Park

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Work completed on new £100k outdoor seating area at Gedling Country Park

Work on a new £100k outdoor seating area has been completed at Gedling Country Park

The area will be available to all visitors to the park and the café, along with their pets – once the current tier restrictions are lifted. 

The area will accommodate up to 36 people. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this will be limited in line with social distancing measures.

It also has a new raised decking area with shelter handrails for people to use in the hot and cold weather.

The seating area cost £107,000 and was fully funded by nearby housing developers through Section 106 contributions.

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PICTURED: Gedling Country Park (Photo: Gedling Eye)

The park has had a number of new investments including, most recently, the installation of two new viewing platforms on the north and south of the park that boasts views of Lincoln Cathedral, St Mary Magdalene Church in Newark, Gunthorpe Lock, and Belvoir Castle. It also opened a new 100-space car park doubling the capacity of the park.

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke said: “We have listened to the feedback from the visitors to the park and created this excellent new outdoor seating area for people to enjoy come rain or shine.

“As soon as the restrictions ease, you will be able to take your dog under the area, enjoy a cup of coffee and a cake from the café, and look over some of the most beautiful views in Gedling.

He added: “This project has been entirely funded by local developers and has not cost the tax payer a penny and it will also be used to get more people to the park and help the council deliver one of its key objectives which is to get more people active and increase tourism to our flagship country park.” 

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