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VIDEO: See police cut down door as they execute drugs warrant in Netherfield

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VIDEO: See police cut down door as they execute drugs warrant in Netherfield

Police arrested a man and recovered quantities of suspected Class A and B drugs after executing a warrant in Netherfield this morning (Friday, May 1, 2020).

The warrant, at a property on Shaw Gardens, is the latest carried out in the area as part of an ongoing proactive drugs operation – ‘Operation Thistle’ – tackling the issue of drug supply which has been raised by the local community as being a main concern for them. 

A 43-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs and on suspicion of vehicle interference during today’s warrant.

It comes after five previous Operation Thistle warrants carried out over the last five months:

•    Last month a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug and a quantity of cannabis was recovered during a warrant at an address on Dunstan Street, Netherfield. The suspect was subsequently released under investigation.

•    On 24 March 2020 three men aged in their 20s were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and Class A drugs and knives were also recovered during a warrant at an address on Victoria Road, Netherfield. The suspects were subsequently released under investigation.

•    On 1 March 2020 two men were arrested on suspicion of theft of motor vehicle after three stolen vans were recovered during a warrant at an address on the Colwick Industrial Estate. The suspects were subsequently released under investigation.

•    On 14 January 2020 a 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis after a cannabis grow was recovered during a warrant at an address on Colwick Road, Nottingham. The suspect was subsequently released under investigation.

•    On 17 December 2019 a 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of cultivation of cannabis and a quantity of cannabis was recovered during a warrant at an address on Bourne Mews, Netherfield. The suspect was subsequently charged and admitted to the offence in court. He is currently awaiting sentencing.

Inspector Chris Pearson, Neighbourhood Policing Inspector responsible for local policing in the Gedling borough area, said: “Today’s enforcement activity was part of our ongoing proactive work to tackle drug use and supply in the Netherfield area, an issue we have made a priority after listening to residents’ concerns.

“The Gedling Neighbourhoods Policing Team, supported by our proactive ‘Operation Reacher’ team, are committed to continuing this work to reduce drug-related crime and take robust action in response to community concerns such as drug-related crime.

“We have carried out a number of successful warrants to date, on the back of information received from members of the public, and I’d encourage anyone with any concerns about drug use and supply in their area to please report it to us.

“Information we receive is always carefully assessed and prioritised. In some cases we can act immediately, while in other cases the information we receive has to be developed before we can take action.

“Drugs ruin lives and are often the catalyst for more serious and violent crimes, which can have a huge impact on local communities.

“We are constantly working behind the scenes to gather information about those who may be involved in drug supply and we remain committed to continuing our proactive work to target offenders who are causing misery in our communities and bringing them to justice.”

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.

Gedling MP Tom Randall welcomes recruitment of 95 police officers

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Gedling MP Tom Randall welcomes recruitment of 95 police officers

Gedling MP Tom Randall has welcomed the announcement that Nottinghamshire Police has recruited 95 new officers.

The additional officers are the result of a recruitment drive launched by the force back in September last year.

Across England and Wales more than 3,000 extra officers have joined the police since the recruitment campaign was launched, confirming the government is on track to recruit 20,000 extra officers over the next three years.

In total, forces recruited 6,435 officers from November 2019 to March 2020, including recruitment planned before the government campaign was announced – with 3,005 recruits joining the police specifically as part of the uplift programme.

There are now a total of 2,116 officers in Nottinghamshire, with 131,596 across England and Wales.

The recruitment drive is at the centre of the government’s commitment to back the police with more resources, powers and support to keep communities safe.

Other steps include the biggest funding boost for the policing system in a decade, a new covenant to recognise the service and sacrifice of the police, funding to provide over 8,000 more officers with Taser to keep themselves and the public safe, expanded stop and search powers, and plans to consult on increasing the maximum sentence for assaulting police officers and other emergency service workers.

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95 additional officers have been recruited by Nottinghamshire Police

Alongside new recruits, the government has also taken further action to support the police’s coronavirus response.

This includes testing for all essential workers, including police officers and support staff; the relaxation of tax rules to encourage officers nearing retirement and those recently retired to serve; and the unlocking of £84 million for forces to use in fight against coronavirus.

Gedling MP, Tom Randall said he was delighted that more police would now be on the streets of Gedling

He said: “Nottinghamshire has been boosted by 95 more officers – meaning more police on our streets to cut crime and keep us all safe. From my regular meetings with Gedling’s Neighbourhood Police Inspector, I know our beat teams are growing in Gedling and these additional officers are focusing on local issues.

“At this time of national emergency, these additional officers have never been so important. They have my full support in enforcing the rules to ensure people stay at home, so we can protect the NHS and save lives.

“By backing our police with the funding and resources they need, we will keep the public and our communities safe, so that people everywhere can live their lives free from the fear of crime.”

Home Secretary Priti Patel said: “Each one of these brave officers will make a difference in helping to cut crime and keep people safe. For many, their first role has been to join the fight to stop the spread of coronavirus, protect the NHS and save lives.

“Thanks to new digital assessment centres, the doors remain wide open for anyone who wants to join them and make a difference in their community.

“Getting more police officers on the streets is an absolute priority for the British people – and this Government.”

Meet the Godfreys: This is the family who built the historic Park House in Carlton

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Meet the Godfreys: This is the family who built the historic Park House in Carlton

Angie Keyworth is the great-grandaughter of John Godfrey, the original owner of Park House in Carlton. Here she shares memories of her family and the time they spent in this historic house..

Park House was built for John and Emma in 1909 by local builder John Lewin who was married to Emma’s sister Ada – surely a case of keep it in the family!

There are several houses in the Carlton area built by John Lewin. 

The architect for the house was W H Higginbottom who had designed other local buildings including libraries, cinemas and war memorials. Like John Godfrey, W H Higginbottom was also a Liberal County Councillor, JP and a Methodist.  

My interest in the family history research started when I retired and rescued my mother’s family tree research folder from my loft. 

As a child I was totally bemused by the Godfrey clan as they came in vast numbers, a total mystery to me.  As I transferred Mum’s typed information from A4 copy paper to Ancestry UK, I very often said out loud “oh, so that’s who you are!”   

I am related to some cousins twice over, and I am now in touch with or have met several  2nd, 3rd and 4th cousins, some of which have been stepped over or removed several times!

Firstly I shall tell you a little of the family history which enabled John and Emma to build such a grand house.

John and Emma Keywood married in All Hallows church in August 1880. 

PICTURED: The Godfrey family

Emma also came from a large Carlton family of framework knitters. 

John and Emma’s first child John Harold, known as Harold, born in 1881, was my grandfather.  Harold is fist left on the family photo.  Sadly Harold died in the flu pandemic of 1918 at the early age of 37.  Mum was just eighteen months old. 

John’s parents were John Godfrey and Ann Maria Clay. 

John and Ann Maria married in All Hallows church in 1852 and had 6 children.  Alice, Eliza Anne, John, Emma, Samuel Isaac and Ann Maria. Sadly, Alice died at the age of eleven in 1865.  Ann Maria’s parents were Samuel Clay and Alice Kirk. 

The Clay and Kirk families were also quite large and well known in Carlton.  Samuel Clay was a framework knitter and maintained a number of hand frames on which hosiery was made before the use of machinery.  Samuel was such an expert he was commissioned to make stockings for Queen Victoria.  His daughter embroidered the royal monogram on the stocking tops. 

In September 1854, Samuel Clay became the first postmaster in Carlton.  His salary was £3 per year and his hours of work 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

In 1857 it was calculated there were about 30 letters delivered weekly. 

What little of Netherfield there was at this time before it became a railway village was part of the Carlton Postal District. 

When Samuel Clay retired from the post office, his daughter Ann Maria and husband John Godfrey took over. 

The first post office in Carlton was at the bottom of Cavendish Road, then Cemetery Road, opposite the ‘new’ post office, which was demolished to make way for new Council Offices and is now flats.  On both of these buildings you can clearly see the Godfrey name.  Gt Grandpa John and his brother Samuel Isaac had the second post office built for their mother, by a Mr Tegerdine of Station Road Carlton. 

John’s brother Samuel Isaac also lived on Burton Road, opposite Park House, which was known as the Godfrey House.  Samuel’s house was built in 1905.  Today flats stand in place of the house.  Samuel didn’t want the old house to be demolished and put a condition on the house that should it be put up for sale after all his children had married or moved out,  the house could not be knocked down until 10 years after purchase.  A property developer bought the house, watched it fall into disrepair for 10 years and then built the flats.  Very, very sad and an absolute eyesore as it deteriorated.

Of course, in 2004 Park House was also demolished. 

I have had Godfrey relatives visiting Gedling  and sadly there is very little property left to show them which belonged to the family, except Holly Bank the first house John and Emma had built on Greenhill Rise. And the cricket field, another story for another day.

To be continued…

Man arrested following alleged assault on three police officers in Daybrook

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Man arrested following alleged assault on three police officers in Daybrook

A man was arrested in Daybrook last night (Wednesday) on suspicion of assaulting three police officers.

Nottinghamshire Police have said that a 23-year-old suspect is in custody in connection with the incident.

Officers were initially called to a domestic disturbance in Pearson Court at around 5pm.

When they attended, a man allegedly became aggressive and refused to comply with the officers at the scene.

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Police have said three officers were assaulted last night

While officers tried to apprehend the man, he allegedly assaulted them, causing minor injuries to all three officers.

A Taser was discharged to safely detain him and he now remains in police custody for questioning.

Inspector Chris Pearson, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Assaults on our officers will not be tolerated and we will investigate all allegations thoroughly in order to establish the circumstances of such incidents.

“The man in this case has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker in the execution of their duty.”

Wetherspoons pubs across Gedling borough plan to reopen in June, despite UK lockdown

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Wetherspoons pubs across Gedling borough plan to reopen in June, despite UK lockdown

Pub chain Wetherspoon’s has announced plans to reopen its bars across Gedling borough in June.

Britain’s biggest chain – which owns pubs on in the borough including The Free Man in Carlton and The Ernehale in Arnold – has revealed it is in talks to reopen branches across the UK in time for summer.

Although plans have now started, the company stated would only open up for business if permitted by the government.

The pub chain hope to benefit from having bigger venues than their local borough rivals.

PICTURED: The Free Man in Carlton could reopen in June

In an after-hours stock market announcement, the business said: “The company is likely to make some changes to its operating model, assuming increased social distancing, and anticipates a gradual recovery in customer numbers.

“Wetherspoon pubs are substantially larger than average, and most have outside facilities. The company believes these factors are likely to assist if social distancing measures apply.”

Tim Martin, founder of the pub giant, said: “The Covid-19 outbreak is having a severe impact on the UK pub sector. In these challenging times I would like to thank everyone at the company, its suppliers, landlords, banks and the government for their support and commitment.

“We’ve had to take significant action to reduce costs, decisions which have not been taken lightly. We look forward to re-opening our pubs and hotels and welcoming back our teams in the near future.”

Charities and voluntary groups helping people in Gedling borough through coronavirus crisis are urged to apply for emergency council funding

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Charities and voluntary groups helping people in Gedling borough through coronavirus crisis are urged to apply for emergency council funding

Charities, voluntary groups and parish councils across Gedling borough helping people through the coronavirus crisis are being invited to apply for their share of a £1m emergency council funding pot.

Nottinghamshire County Council, who have set up the fund, are keen to hear from groups in Gedling borough where fewer applications have been made compared to the rest of the county.

The £1m Nottinghamshire COVID-19 Community Fund forms part of the Nottinghamshire County Council’s response to support communities during the coronavirus outbreak.   

It is designed to support established local charities and voluntary groups, including faith-based organisations, as well as parish councils taking an active role in responding to urgent needs for vulnerable people in the county.

More than £300,000 worth of funding has already been allocated to 104 groups around the county.

These fast-tracked grants are helping with the additional costs of delivering essential local support to those most affected by this public health emergency, such as collecting and delivering food and medicines for people who are self-isolating and people who can’t leave their homes.

APPEAL: Cllr Kay Cutts wants more groups in Gedling to apply for funding

Nottinghamshire County Council Leader, Cllr Kay Cutts, said: “Nottinghamshire continues to work together to support those most affected.

“We know that for many groups, including many parish and town councils acting as umbrella organisations for smaller groups, extra costs will be incurred, which is what is fund is intended for.

“We are working through applications as fast as possible, but have noticed that we have had fewer eligible applications coming in from areas such as Gedling.

“We are also keen that more county-wide organisations – whose work is benefitting residents across Nottinghamshire – also apply to the Fund.”

Charlene Burton-Betts, of the Mansfield-based Peaceful Trust, said:

Eligible groups that are helping vulnerable Nottinghamshire residents can apply for up to £10,000.

To check the eligibility criteria and apply, please go to:  www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/communityfund   

Those successful in getting funding will have their groups details published on the www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/coronaviruscommunityhub

For further information about the funding, please email LIS@nottscc.gov.uk or call 0115 977 2041.

Over £1m awarded to Gedling Borough Council to fight coronavirus – but more is needed, leaders warn

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Over £1m awarded to Gedling Borough Council to fight coronavirus – but more is needed, leaders warn

Gedling Borough Council has today been given more than £1 million from a Government emergency fund to help ease the financial pressures of the Coronavirus pandemic – but leaders have today warned that more is needed to balance the books.

The government cash has come from a £1.6 billion central pot being shared between councils across England based on their population and the latest assessment of the challenges they are facing.

Gedling Borough Council has been given £1,178,385 from the latest allocation after receiving just £54,000 last month during the first round of funding.

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PICTURED: Local Government Secretary Robert Jenrick said the government would back councils during this ‘challenging time’

Gedling Council leaders John Clarke and Michael Payne had written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson before the announcement of the second wave of government funding, making a case for extra cash.

In the letter they warned that ‘P45s may have to be given to our local heroes’ if more money wasn’t allocated to help the authority deal with a loss of income caused by the pandemic.

Today both councillors welcomed the government cash boost to their budget but said more still needed to be done to help balance the books – with today’s amount ‘only covering just six weeks of lost income’.

In a joint statement Cllrs John Clarke and Michael Payne said: “On March 19, Gedling Borough Council received just £54,182 of the Government’s £1.6 billion tranche of Covid-19 funding

“This amount covered barely 6% of one month’s cost of the Coronavirus outbreak. The Government told councils ‘spend what it takes’ to fight this virus and protect communities and promised ‘we’ll reimburse you’.

“On 17 April we wrote to the Prime Minister to urge him to ensure the Government kept to its promise to fully reimburse councils for the huge financial hit they’ve taken as a result of this pandemic. We set out the facts that Coronavirus was set to cost Gedling Borough Council £960,000 from additional costs and loss of income in one month alone.

“The cost of the virus on the council’s finances is now estimated to be £3.5 million over the course of the year. To put this in context, that’s 30% the council’s totally yearly budget.

“We’re pleased the Prime Minister listened to our case and as a result Gedling Borough Council has received £1.1m in the second tranche of £1.6 billion Covid-19 the Government announced yesterday evening. This is a welcome step in the right direction to help protect vital local services for our residents and help safeguard the jobs of our council’s heroic key workers.

“Our thanks to the Prime Minister for listening to the case we made on behalf of our residents and communities in Gedling Borough.

“This additional funding is welcome but it will only cover six weeks of lost income for the council – we urge the Government to keep to their promise to fully reimburse councils, so that we can protect vital services for residents and play our full role in helping our communities and country with the recovery from the impacts of this indiscriminate virus.”

Gedling MP Tom Randall said today that the extra funds will ‘make sure councils can continue to support their communities and deliver vital services through this challenging time’.

He said: “After I met the Communities and Local Government Secretary to discuss funding for Gedling’s Coronavirus response, I’m really pleased that Gedling will receive an additional £1,178,385 from the Government emergency coronavirus fund to help ensure essential services are not impacted by the extra demands placed on councils by coronavirus.

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PLEASED: Gedling MP Tom Randall welcomed today’s news of additional money being awarded to Gedling Borough Council

“This means that since the pandemic started, Gedling Borough Council will have received an extra £1,232,567.

“This is part of the additional £3.2 billion the Government is providing to councils across England to ensure they have the resources they need during this difficult time.

He added: “Our local council is doing a tremendous job under extraordinary circumstances, helping to ensure the vulnerable are protected and supported.

“I will continue to champion everything they are doing for our community and work closely with ministers to ensure they always have the resources they need to carry out their important work.”

In announcing the latest round of funding, Local Government Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP said: “Councils are playing a central role in our national fight against coronavirus and the government continues to back them at this challenging time.

“That’s why I announced an extra £3.2 billion of support for councils to help them to continue their extraordinary efforts.

“Today I’m setting out how the latest £1.6 billion of this will be allocated to councils in the fairest way possible, recognising the latest and best assessment of the pressures they face.

“We are backing local district councils and a clear majority will receive at least £1m in additional funding.”

The government has confirmed the funding will not be ringfenced, recognising councils are best placed to decide how to meet pressures in their local area.

Uber is now giving our NHS and care home workers in Gedling borough discounted fares during coronavirus crisis

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Uber is now giving our NHS and care home workers in Gedling borough discounted fares during coronavirus crisis

Uber has announced it is offering discounted trips to all NHS staff and those working in care homes across the borough as they continue to wage war on coronavirus

All 1.2m NHS staff, as well as everyone working in care homes in England and Wales, can now access a 25% discount on trips, funded by Uber. 

The taxi giant has announced a new section of the app known as ‘Uber Medics’ will launch ‘as soon as possible’ and offer features not available to regular Uber customers.

These include:

  • 25% cheaper rides compared to regular Uber rides*
  • Longer waiting times, to get to and from the ward
  • Additional rider and driver safety information
UBER app in action

Uber has said it is working directly with Care England to roll this out as soon as possible.

Of every Uber Medics trip, 100% of the fare will go to the drivers who are supporting the healthcare heroes during this challenging time. The discount on Uber Medics fares is fully funded by Uber, as Uber pays part of the fare on the rider’s behalf.

Jamie Heywood, Regional General Manager for Northern and Eastern Europe, Uber, said: “Healthcare staff and everyone serving in care homes are working tirelessly to protect, treat and care for those affected by coronavirus. We have responded to the request of the Government to provide transportation support for those serving on the frontline. We all have to play our part to help respond to the coronavirus crisis.”

Glass collections are to be reinstated across Gedling borough from Saturday

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Glass collections are to be reinstated across Gedling borough from Saturday

Glass collections are being reinstated across Gedling borough from this Saturday (May 2), the council has today announced.

The decision was made by the Leader, Deputy Leader and Chief Executive of Gedling Borough Council last week after listening to the concerns of residents balanced alongside the considerable pressure coronavirus has placed on frontline council staff, including refuse collectors.

A letter was sent to the council earlier today by local MPs Tom Randall and Mark Spencer calling on the council to reinstate the collections.

The council will begin the process with a special collection this Saturday, to deal with the backlog of glass boxes with staff working extra hours to meet the demand. 

The council has been able to maintain critical waste and recycling services despite staffing shortages caused by the Coronavirus outbreak. The council drafted in staff from the leisure centres to help ensure critical services could continue and are now ready to begin the process of collecting glass. 

Residents can find out when their glass boxes will be collected by signing up to the council’s free email bin alert reminders or by visiting the website www.gedling.gov.uk

The Leader and Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor John Clarke and Councillor Michael Payne said: “Coronavirus has placed immense pressure on our heroic frontline workers, including our refuse collectors. We are grateful to residents for their understanding and patience at this challenging time – prioritising critical services and protecting the welfare of our staff had to come first.

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Glass collections are returning on Saturday

“We were keen to reinstate glass collection as soon as it was safe and possible to do so therefore we were pleased that last week we were able to take the decision. It is testament to the dedication and commitment of our staff that we were able to reinstate the collections.”

Our staff have being working tremendously hard to keep our critical services going and they are now going the extra mile by offering to work extra hours and days to begin collecting glass. The support residents have shown our waste crews as they have collected bins on a daily basis has been overwhelming and hugely appreciated.

We would also ask residents to let their elderly neighbours and anyone in self isolation know about this announcement, in a safe way, as some of them may not have access to the internet.”

Two men to appear in court following aggravated burglary in Arnold

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Two men to appear in court following aggravated burglary in Arnold

Police have charged two men following a burglary in Arnold.

Officers from Nottinghamshire Police were called just after 5.40am on April 19, 2020 to a report that men had forced entry to a house in Stanhope Crescent, Arnold, and made threats to the people inside.

No one was injured and nothing was taken from the house.

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Police have charged two men following a burglary in Arnold

Andrew Leonardi, 36 of Clether Road and Ricky Thomas, 31 of Broomhill Road have been charged with aggravated burglary, possession of a bladed article and offences under the Coronavirus Act.

The incident happened on Sunday 21 April 2020.

They appeared at Nottingham Magistrates Court on April 22, 2020 and both have been remanded into custody until 18 May 2020 appearing at Nottingham Crown Court.

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