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Weekend of rail disruption sees buses replace trains from Carlton, Burton Joyce and Netherfield

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Weekend of rail disruption sees buses replace trains from Carlton, Burton Joyce and Netherfield

Passengers in Gedling borough are to face a weekend of rail disruption as buses replace trains from Carlton and Netherfield station.

Engineering work is scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 1 and Sunday, February 2.

During this time, trains won’t be able to run from Carlton to Lincoln or Nottingham. Trains won’t be operating out of Netherfield to Nottingham or Skegness either during over weekend.

Buses will replace trains this weekend

The bus from Carlton Station can be found on Victoria Road. Bus replacement services for Netherfield run from

Buses from Burton Joyce Station can be caught on Nottingham Road, a five minute walk from the station. Exit the station, cross over the A612 and continue up Nottingham Road for 100m.

Information can be found here: https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/replacement-bus-stops

If you require any assistance during the engineering work East Midlands Trains advise you press the Help Point at the station or call 03457 125678.  

Arrests are made and drugs, cars and cigs are seized as police officers on Operation Reacher go after criminal gangs in Gedling borough

David Bratton
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Arrests are made and drugs, cars and cigs are seized as police officers on Operation Reacher go after criminal gangs in Gedling borough

A new police operation targeting criminal gangs in Gedling borough is already having a huge impact after being launched yesterday.

A team of additional police officers has been assembled to carry out Operation Reacher and they have already begun to target those selling drugs and counterfeit goods in the borough.

Over the past 24 hours, officers have seized quantities of drugs and illegal cigarettes as activity ramps up as part of the new operation.

Earlier today, officers stopped a vehicle attempting to avoid police out on patrol in Netherfield and Carlton (January 30). They quickly seized the vehicle and also took possession of a quantity of drugs found during the search of the car.

PICTURED: This car was seized by officers earlier today (PHOTO: Notts Police)

More drugs were seized by officers this afternoon when a warrant was executed at a property in Carlton. Counterfeit cigarettes were also found and removed during the raid following information from the public.

Operation Reacher has been launched in Gedling borough after the police initiative successfully made a difference in cutting crime across Bestwood last year.

Nottinghamshire Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford praised the work of officers.

He said: “We’re very pleased to see the new teams carrying out this proactive work to Gedling today.       

“While there may not be the same gang or drug issues in other areas of Nottingham, we will use the dedicated teams to crack down on any criminal element which is causing local people misery.  

“No one should have to tolerate this. We are building our neighbourhood policing, enhancing what we are already delivering and growing it by placing more police in each area.”       

Stoke Lane beauty spot is hit again by fly-tippers

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Stoke Lane beauty spot is hit again by fly-tippers

It’s one of Gedling borough’s most beautiful spots – and it’s being ruined by fly-tippers.

The latest mess was spotted next to the River Trent on Stoke Lane by local resident Kate McCombie this morning (January 30).

This pile of tyres in Stoke Bardolph will now have to be cleared by Gedling Borough Council after the fly-tipping incident was reported by Trent Valley councillor Michael Adams.

The location has become a hotspot for fly-tippers. It’s the second time this month that rubbish has been dumped at the site.

Tyres dumped on Stoke Lane in Stoke Bardolph
The pile of tyres dumped on Stoke Lane (PICTURE: Kate McCombie)

Trent Valley councillor Michael Adams told Gedling Eye: “Our fight against illegal fly tipping continues and despite arranging daily warden checks and a request for permanent CCTV on Stoke Lane, it shows no sign of stopping.

“We will request again with Gedling Borough Council to re-emphise the importance of doing more. Our permanent CCTV request was denied on effectiveness basis, all we know currently is the effectiveness of existing measures are not acting as a deterrent.

“We know from information from Gedling wardens each visit without asbestos present costs £250; it’s £550 if asbestos is present. We are always seeking the best value for residents council tax contribution and feel the permanent CCTV would be that cost effective deterrent we all crave.

He added: “Councillor Sam Smith and I will continue to fight for better prevention methods for Stoke Bardolph and the Trent Valley area.”

You can report incidents of flytipping to Gedling Borough Council here: https://apps.gedling.gov.uk/forms/default.aspx?formid=108

Mapperley teen gets her skates on for British call-up

Emily Sanchez
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Mapperley teen gets her skates on for British call-up

A teenager from Mapperley said it was a real ‘wow’ moment when she got the call to represent the nation in a world championship.

Holly Hoyland is joining up with the GB squad to compete against junior world champion speed skaters from around the world at the ISU World Junior Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Italy this weekend.

The 19-year-old has been skating since the age of just four and has travelled all over the world to take part in competitions.

When Holly flies out to Bormio in Italy later this month, she will not only be one of the youngest competitors, but she is also the only female from her team to qualify.

Holly is also working hard to balance her busy training schedule with studying a Level 3 Aviation course at Nottingham College.

She said: “Speed skating has been a passion of mine for a very long time, but I also really enjoy my course and I know it’s important to keep up with my studies so that I have options outside of skating.”

Holly, who is part of the Speed Skating Performance Programme, qualified for the Junior World Championships and for the World Cup team in Montreal, Canada in November last year coming 13th out of 60 in the 1000m race.

She said: “It was a real ‘wow’ moment when I realised I’d qualified. I’m still a junior so I was really chuffed with myself. I’m excited to be competing in a senior competition at a higher level with people who really want to race; it’ll be like stepping into the real world.

 “I’m aiming for the 2026 Olympics and these competitions have really opened my eyes to what I could achieve.”

Holly is currently recuperating from a hand injury she sustained in France during the Short Track Speed Skating ISU Star Class competition.

She said: “The sport can be dangerous but this is the first major accident I’ve had, and I’m determined not to let it stop me competing.”

‘Ignoring democracy’: Gedling Conservatives slam decision to award honour to former MP Vernon Coaker in social media post

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‘Ignoring democracy’: Gedling Conservatives slam decision to award honour to former MP Vernon Coaker in social media post

Gedling Conservatives have accused Labour councillors of ‘ignoring democracy’ by handing the borough’s highest honour to former MP Vernon Coaker.

The group posted on social media in reaction to the news that Gedling Borough Council plan to make Mr Coaker an Honorary Freeman of the Borough.

In a post they said: “Gedling’s former MP spent four years ignoring the views of Gedling residents by blocking Brexit.

“Now Gedling Labour councillors want to ignore your vote to remove Coaker at the General Election by rewarding him the highest honour.

“Gedling Labour’s policy is to ignore democracy.”

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PICTURED: Vernon Coaker

The resolution to hand the honour to Mr Coaker was passed last night at full council meeting held at the Civic Centre in Arnold.

Labour councillor Meredith Lawrence reacted to the post on Twitter and Facebook and also the decision by Conservative members of Gedling Borough Council to approve the decision.

He wrote: “On Tuesday @GedlingTories put this mean-spirited post on their Facebook page. On Wednesday their leader seconded the @Gedling_Labour resolution to make @Vernon_Coaker an Honorary Alderman. The resolution was passed unanimously. What caused the about face?”

https://twitter.com/Cllr_Meredith_L/status/1222677296215097352

Vernon Coaker is to receive the highest honour the borough can bestow in recognition of his years of dedicated service to the area.

He served the borough for 22 years.

A civic ceremony will now be held to present Mr Coaker with the award.

Gedling Eye has contacted the Gedling Conservatives for a comment.

50 new litter bins are being rolled out to sites across Gedling borough

David Bratton
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50 new litter bins are being rolled out to sites across Gedling borough

50 new bins are to be installed by Gedling Borough Council in a bid to improve the appearance of the area and cut down on street litter.

The bins are being rolled out after the council committed to funding the scheme as part of its 2019 budget.

Following the announcement, councillors were asked to provide a list of areas where bins would be best placed in their wards and, based on their responses, new bins have been installed in over 30 locations so far with more being installed in the coming days. 

As well as delivering on the promise to install 50 new bins across the borough, the council has also seen a surge in popularity for its free bulky waste collection service, which was introduced in 2014.

Figures dating back from 2016, show the scheme, which runs from November until February, has benefited over 10,000 residents and 20,000 items have been collected in that period.

A new litter bin pictured in Colwick
PICTURED: One of the new bins on Chaworth Road in Colwick (PHOTO: Gedling Eye)
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FUNDS: Cllr Michael Payne has said more could be done if the council budget was increased

Over 5,000 households have used the service this year and more than 7,000 items have been collected. There are still nearly 1,000 slots available for residents to make use of between now and the end of February. 

The new bins and free bulky waste collections are just some of the actions being prioritised by the council as part of its plans to reduce waste and pollution.

But the council has said it could do much more to boost sustainability if their funding was increased by the government.

Figures recently released by the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government revealed that Gedling’s Core Spending Power has been reduced by 21.3% since 2015. Earlier this month, the Deputy Leader wrote to the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson and local MP, Tom Randall, to ask them to review this decision.

Deputy Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor Michael Payne said: “Local residents continue to tell us that keeping their streets clean and tidy is a top priority for them. It’s a top priority for the council too which is why we’ve delivered on our promise to provide over 50 new litter bins, maintain our popular yearly free bulky waste collection service and continue to clamp down on fly tippers.

He added: “We could do much, much more for our local communities if the rug hadn’t been pulled from underneath our feet when it comes to the sharing out of Government funding for local councils.”

New police teams get to work after being tasked with tackling organised crime across Gedling borough

Gedling Eye Reporter
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New police teams get to work after being tasked with tackling organised crime across Gedling borough

A new police operation tasked with tackling organised crime and drugs launched across Gedling borough yesterday (Jan 29).

Nottinghamshire Police officers yesterday searched properties and made arrests as part of Operation Reacher

Teams searched two properties in Mapperley having received intelligence from the community.  During the warrants, officers arrested a man after finding a quantity of Class B drugs.     

Operation Reacher originated in the Bestwood estate, where Nottinghamshire Police set up dedicated team to combat gangs and criminals who made some people’s lives a real misery. Their remit was to tackle local issues and crime, breaking up organised crime while also maintaining and enhancing community and partner relationships.

 In less than two years the team has worked with the community to turn around the area, eradicating organised crime and dealing with the criminals intent on causing misery.        

Nottinghamshire Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford said: “The success of Reacher in Bestwood is phenomenal and we’re very pleased to see the new teams carrying out this proactive work to Gedling today.       

PICTURED: Police prepare to search a property as part of Operation Reacher (IMAGE: Nottinghamshire Police)

“While there may not be the same gang or drug issues in other areas, we will use the dedicated teams to crack down on any criminal element which is causing local people misery.  

“No one should have to tolerate this. We are building our neighbourhood policing, enhancing what we are already delivering and growing it by placing more police in each area.”       

Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping said: “People tell me they want to see a more proactive and visible presence on our streets which is why we are dedicating our uplift resource to this. We are committed to working with communities and keeping them safe.”      

Insp. Marcus Oldroyd, who has been the driver behind the action in Bestwood, will be coordinating the teams and said: “We’re very pleased to see the first Reacher teams outside of Bestwood coming into force.       

“Having a dedicated resource like this gives us more chance to arrest people and place people before the courts, and the results/interactions we’ve had in Gedling today just show the positive impact these teams will be able to have throughout Nottinghamshire.”   

“Having the resource to be able to carry this out across other neighbourhoods I know will be a huge boost to local people living in these areas.”         

Neighbourhood Policing Inspector for Gedling, Insp. Chris Pearson, added: “It’s fantastic to be able to have these teams in the area and we look forward to working with them to tackle the issues that matter to people in Gedling.”       

“The work that has taken place today is very much a positive move for us in neighbourhood policing, and we’d take this opportunity to reassure people that any issues reported in the area will be taken seriously and looked into.” 

Man arrested after bank card stolen from pensioner’s home in Woodthorpe

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Man arrested after bank card stolen from pensioner’s home in Woodthorpe

Police have arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of stealing a bank card from a pensioner’s home in Woodthorpe.

Nottinghamshire Police said they were called to Plains Road at around 10am on October 16, 2019 after a the 88-year-old woman helped a man believed to be a delivery driver, deliver a parcel.

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Police have arrested a 29-year-old male

While she delivered the parcel for him, it was reported that he went into her house and stole her bank card.

Detective Sergeant Lauren Morgan, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “The fact that the trust of an elderly member of our community was abused in this way is an outrage.

“We have been investigating this incident since October and good police work has led to an arrest as part of the case.

BIG MAC AND FINES: Gedling cops take away takeaway driver’s uninsured car and deliver McDonalds meal on his behalf

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BIG MAC AND FINES: Gedling cops take away takeaway driver’s uninsured car and deliver McDonalds meal on his behalf

A Big Mac and fines is what one takeaway delivery driver was left with after being caught driving an uninsured vehicle by cops on patrol in Gedling

The team of Special Constables were patrolling Gedling earlier this evening (January 28) and pulled over the vehicle after discovering the driver didn’t have the correct level of insurance cover.

The car was then seized under section 165 of the Road Traffic Act.

The would-be courier will now face a hefty fine, six points on his licence and have to pay an additional recovery fee to reclaim his wheels, or risk it being crushed.

Police seized the uninsured vehicle earlier tonight
McDonalds in car seized
This Big Mac and Fries was later delivered by police (IMAGE: Notts Police)

The customer still received their Big Mac and fries in time thanks to kind-hearted officers who safely dropped off the takeaway Maccies to the door.

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “It’s an offence to drive a motor vehicle on a public road without adequate cover. It’s important to remember that there are different categories of insurances, permitting different level of usage, and as the driver of the vehicle, it is your responsibility to check that your sufficiently insured prior to making any journey.

“Failure to ensure that you are adequately insured could render you liable to prosecution. Your vehicle can also be seized at the roadside if officers reasonably suspect your vehicle to be uninsured.”

Those found to not have insurance at the point of being stopped by the police face six penalty points and a fine of up to £5,000.

The spokesman added: “If you find yourself conducting business trips for whatever reason, we would always advise you to check with your insurance company prior to commencing the journey.”

MATCH REPORT: Gedling Miners Welfare 3 – 0 Clifton All Whites

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MATCH REPORT: Gedling Miners Welfare 3 – 0 Clifton All Whites

Gedling Miners Welfare moved up to sixth in the East Midlands Counties League with a comfortable victory over Clifton All Whites at Plains Road.

The visitors may have had the chance to make a perfect start, however, with only three minutes gone when Jevin Seaton went over after feeling pressure from Dean Gent, but early claims of a penalty were comprehensively waved away by referee Kevin Guise.

With both sides scoping one another out, the opening stages offered very little and chances on goal were limited.

Former Radford striker Ryan Smith had Clifton’s best chance with 17 minutes gone when he found himself on the end of Danny Johnson’s cross, though his acrobatic efforts did little to trouble Keaton Sharpe in the home goal.

Their only other chance of a poor first half came ten minutes later when Chad Timson skipped around Paolo Piliero and delivered a tempting cross from the right for Ryan Smith who couldn’t adjust his body in time and his shot was hooked well wide.

Seconds later, Gedling had a fine chance to go ahead when Josh Thornton’s dangerous free kick was flicked on at the near post by Luke Smith and an unmarked Liam Corrigan was inches away from sliding home the opener at the back post.

With both sets of rearguards dominating their respective battles, chances that may have ignited a rather dull first half were few and far between.

Ryan Smith found himself in behind with 25 minutes played but lacked the typical composure that has seen him tally 17 goals for the Pheasants this season and his skewed shot was rash as he sought a first in Clifton’s all white.

Gedling, for the most part, offered little going forward but were stoic in their defensive approach as the visitors found their stubborn resistance difficult to break down. However, as the interval approached, they did have a few good opportunities of their own to take the lead.

Firstly, breaking well at speed from Johnson’s loose corner, Corrigan found himself one-on-one with Warren George but couldn’t stab past the onrushing ‘keeper who reacted well off his line.

Six minutes later and Courtney Hastings’ thought he had put Welfare one up when he slammed the ball home, though nearside linesman Peter Craggs had adjudged the use of a hand in the build-up and Guise chalked off the attempt much to the dismay of the home side.

Buoyed by a strong ending the first half, Gedling came out for the second in a much livelier manner and made the perfect restart when they took only two minutes to go in front.

Patient play through the middle saw Ross McCaughey find Felix Hogg who, after neat interplay between him and Hastings, fired emphatically past a questionable George.

Shortly afterwards, Thornton’s exquisite cross from the right fell marginally out of reach of Hastings’ outstretched boot as Miners took the ascendency seeking a quick-fire second.

Clifton were disappointing, and the usually dangerous Ryan Smith, alongside former-Gedling striker Alex Haughton, could do very little against Corrigan, Gent, Luke Smith and Charlie Roberts who were outstanding all afternoon and with 64 played, Gedling doubled their lead.

Piliero’s stooped header allowed Hogg time and space to pick his spot and Hastings became the beneficiary of a sumptuous cross as he fired home past George for his second in as many games.

The striker may have contributed to the game’s third goal only eight minutes later when he turned provider, this time sliding in Piliero who couldn’t find space between George and his near post before the danger was cleared.

Without creating endless clear-cut chances, Welfare deserved the hard-fought win against a well-beaten Clifton and just after Matt Newton flicked over McCaughey’s dangerous corner late on, they added a third.

Thornton’s set piece from the right eventually fell to substitute Curtis Millward whose first-time strike whistled past a flailing George before referee Guise called time and confirm the hosts’ second successive league victory.

They re-visit Hucknall Town on Wednesday (29 January) in the fourth round of the Nottinghamshire Senior Cup after their recent tie was abandoned due to heavy fog at Watnall Road, kick off 19:45.

Gedling Miners Welfare Man of the Match – Dean Gent

Match Attendance – 85

Referee – Kevin Guise
Assistant Referees – Peter Craggs & Jude Brough

Gedling Miners Welfare – Keaton Sharpe, Charlie Roberts, Luke Smith, Dean Gent, Liam Corrigan, Ross McCaughey (c), Joe Meakin (Jack Jepson 65’), Josh Thornton, Courtney Hastings, Felix Hogg (Matt Newton 71’), Paolo Piliero (Curtis Millward 78’)
Unused Substitutes – Kieran Harrison, Tony Law

Clifton All Whites – Warren George, Chad Timson, David Chapman, Thomas Unwin, Alex Horobin (Nathan Amaning 77’), Jack Reid (c), Jevin Seaton, Sam Leggitt, Alex Haughton (Issac Hayes 60’), Ryan Smith, Danny Johnson (Kamani Wilson 54’)
Unused Substitutes – Ahsraf Masumbuko, Toby Davies
Cautions – Horobin (foul 44’)

Match report compiled and written by Marc Williams
Email: marcusa.williams5@hotmail.co.uk; Twitter: @ichbinmarc_

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