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World-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company to bring production of Merchant of Venice to Bonington in Arnold

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World-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company to bring production of Merchant of Venice to Bonington in Arnold

The world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Compnay are set to bring a production of the Merchant of Venice for youngsters to The Bonington in Arnold.

First Encounters with Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice is a new production specially created for 7-13 year-olds. It will come to The Bonington on Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16.

The production uses an edited version of the original text to bring Shakespeare’s story of justice and mercy to life in just 90 minutes.

Presented in collaboration with the Theatre Royal Nottingham and their associate schools, this production sees young actors from the RSC’s Next Generation Company take on the parts of Jessica and Lorenzo, the two young people caught up in a clash between family, money and culture.

PICTURED: Bonington Theatre in Arnold

Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Cllr John Clarke was delighted the production company had selected The Bonington to stage the play.

He said: “We’re delighted to have the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company perform at the Bonington. This performance will give many local people an opportunity to see a world-class show on their doorstep and offer an opportunity to see the highest quality arts and maybe even inspire the next generation to take it up.

“It is also great recognition of the progress of the theatre and how it is becoming a place that can attract the very best shows and performances from across the U.K. We’re very honoured to have been asked to host this wonderful event.”

You can book tickets here: https://trch.co.uk/whats-on/merchant-of-venice/?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=#book

Police want to speak to this man after a burglary in Mapperley

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Police want to speak to this man after a burglary in Mapperley

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to identify after a burglary in Mapperley.

The burglary too place in Vickers Street in Mapperley on September 16, 2019.

PICTURED: Police want to speak to this man after a burglary in Mapperley

A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “If you recognise him or think you can help, please call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 943 of 16 September 2019 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.Offence Date: Monday 16 September 2019.”

REVEALED: Gedling councillor, 22, ‘stole EU flag from demonstrators outside Conservative Party conference in Manchester and was forced to return them by police’

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REVEALED: Gedling councillor, 22, ‘stole EU flag from demonstrators outside Conservative Party conference in Manchester and was forced to return them by police’

A Conservative Gedling councillor has been confronted on film by demonstrators in Manchester after allegedly ‘stealing and damaging’ their EU flag.

Cllr Sam Smith, who represents Trent Valley on Gedling Borough Council, told demonstrators in the video, with flag in hand: “We don’t want the EU’.

He also called the protest ‘anti-democratic’.

As well being the youngest councillor on Gedling Borough Council, Mr Smith is also the youngest Conservative Party branch chairman in the country.

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He dismissed the claims made by the protestors in the video and also on Twitter.

He told Gedling Eye: “I saw and removed what I believed were a couple of EU flags left abandoned from a protest. When we were told they belonged to someone I gave them back and they were given a small sum in recompense.

“I engaged in a low level act of direct action protest of my own to express my intense frustration at the refusal to accept the result of the referendum and I consider that people should be much more concerned about the theft of democracy.

Ravenshead man jailed after threatening to kill woman with kitchen knife

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A Ravenshead man has been jailed for four years and four months after holding a knife to a woman’s throat and swinging it at police officers as they attempted to arrest him.

Marc Stephenson, 49, formerly of Priory Avenue, Ravenshead, threatened to kill the woman with a kitchen knife during the incident in Ravenshead at 1.55am on March 23, 2019.

When police officers arrived he was in the back garden and he made swiping motions toward them and threatened to stab them with the knife.

The officers used CS spray and knocked the knife out of his hands with a baton before detaining him and putting him in handcuffs.

Stephenson was charged with affray and threats to kill in connection with the incident. He admitted the offences and was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on Friday 20 September.

Detective Constable Mark Kimberley, who led the investigation, said: “This was a harrowing experience for the woman and the officers involved but thankfully, due to the professionalism and quick thinking of the officers, Stephenson was safely detained and no one was seriously hurt.

“Knife crime is treated seriously by Nottinghamshire Police and we will always aim to put offenders before the courts at the earliest opportunity.”

Police seek watches stolen during burglary in Ravenshead

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Police seek watches stolen during burglary in Ravenshead

Police are on the hunt for a number of watches stolen during a burglary.

A number of watches were stolen along with a quantity of cash after burglars broke into a home in Quarry Road on Saturday, September 21 2019.

The watches are – Tag Heur Calibra s Lewis Hamilton – Serial number RWW2021Breitling Avenger Blackbird Serial Number V1731010

PICTURED: The watches stolen from a property in Ravenhead

It is believed an unknown offender smashed a window at the rear of the property to gain entry before searching bedrooms and escaping.  

Detective Constable David Smith, of Nottinghamshire Police’s County Burglary Team, said: “I’m hoping that by sharing these images and details someone might come forward with information about the whereabouts of the jewellery or information which could help us with our investigation into this burglary.

“I’d urge anyone with any information to call us on 101, quoting incident number 422 of 21 September 2019, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Police warning as scammers target Thomas Cook customers in Gedling borough

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Police warning as scammers target Thomas Cook customers in Gedling borough

Scammers claiming to from a Thomas Cook ‘refund team’ are targeting customers in Gedling borough.

People in the area are reporting receiving calls in which they are offered a refund on holiday costs following the collapse of the company on Monday.

The caller says the refund can be given once they have the customer’s 16-digit card number and CVV number.

Trading Standards are now asking people to contact Action Fraud UK if they receive this type of call.

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People can report and get advice about fraud or cyber crime by calling 0300 123 2040, or use the online fraud reporting tool.

Sharon May from Nottinghamshire County Council Trading Standards said: “Reports are being received of residents receiving bogus calls and messages offering “refunds” by people claiming to be acting on behalf of “Thomas Cook”.  

“We would urge people to be vigilant of all unsolicited calls, texts or social media messages that ask for personal or financial details, and not to click on the links in unexpected emails.

If you are receiving a lot of unwanted calls, consider talking to your land line provider or purchasing a telephone with call blocking functions”

The Government has produced this advice for all those affected by the closure of Thomas Cook.

More general consumer advice about holidays can be found on the Nottinghamshire County Council website.

New breast cancer screening technology to be unveiled at charity ball in Nottingham

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New breast cancer screening technology to be unveiled at charity ball in Nottingham

Revolutionary breast screening technology which can help detect cancer even earlier is being unveiled at a charity event in Nottingham next week.

Guests attending the Magenta Ball, being organised by the Darbyshire Breast Cancer Foundation, will get to hear about the new state-of-the-art screening process which uses deep learning artificial intelligence technologies and cutting-edge mathematical algorithms to enhance the traditional mammographic image.

Tickets cost £59.50 per person for the event, which takes place at the Council House on October 5, from 6pm. The cost of the ticket includes of a three-course dinner and live entertainment. The charity event will be opened by The Lord Mayor of Nottingham.

The event is being held at the Council House in Nottingham City Centre (IMAGE: Twitter)

As well as raising awareness, the ball will also help raise funds for the Darbyshire Breast Cancer Foundation, a non-profit organisation that actively promotes all efforts aimed at further understanding, treating and curing such a debilitating disease like breast cancer.

Lisa Darbyshire is one of the people organising the event. The former Netherfield resident, is using the town’s Menus4Venues catering firm to provide food and drink at the event.

She said: I am really looking forward to this amazing event. To be held in the prestigious Nottingham Council House and opened by the Lord Mayor, could our guests be made to feel any more special? Yes, they can! To be entertained by the greatly talented Highly Strung String Quartet and the smooth sound of Swing When You’re Blue, guests will also enjoy a most delicious three-course meal from Menus 4 Venues.

“But let’s not forget the importance of the evening: over 30% of the women in the UK do not go for breast screening. It is crucial that they do as early detection of breast cancer has been proven to save women’s lives. Innovative technology that has been developed by the partners of DBCF are making the difference in breast cancer screening and detection.

Lisa added: “We have come a long way since our Launch Ball last October – Round 1. Join our journey at The Magenta Ball for Round 2. Together we can beat breast cancer! “

You can buy tickets for the Magenta Ball here: https://www.darbyshirebreastcancerfoundation.uk/events-1/the-magenta-ball

Gedling borough residents warned after spate of car part thefts

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Gedling borough residents warned after spate of car part thefts

Residents in Gedling borough have been warned after a spate of brazen thefts targeting car parts.

Thieves have been snatching catalytic converters from cars because they contain high value metals.

The devices are used on vehicles to convert polluting exhaust emissions into less toxic gasses.

In the last three months there has been a spate of incidents across the county, mostly in car parks, park and ride sites and open spaces.

Police say that Honda and Toyota owners are the vehicles most targeted by the thieves.

Police figures show there were 16 incidents in June, 24 in July and 23 in August. The increase in this type of offence is also being seen across the United Kingdom.

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Superintendent Ian Roberts, of Nottinghamshire Police, said the thieves usually arrive in a vehicle, jack the target vehicles up and use an angle grinder to remove the catalytic converters in a very short space of time.

He said: “Following this recent spate we are urging motorists to be vigilant to this type of crime. Our advice when leaving vehicles in such locations is to try to park in areas with higher footfall which offers natural security as opposed the more secluded areas of car parks and open spaces.

“People should also consider protective marking, and check with their vehicle’s manufacturer to see if there are any protective guards they can purchase.

“Where we identify there are increased levels of offending we are linking in with the owners and operators of these car parks to look at crime prevention measures and signage to warn drivers.

“We are also liaising with other agencies such as Trading Standards to research possible disposal routes such as precious metals dealers and vehicle breakers.

“If anyone sees anything suspicious we would urge people to report it immediately on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Kind landlady offers Thomas Cook staff free meals at her pub in Gedling

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Kind landlady offers Thomas Cook staff free meals at her pub in Gedling

A pub landlady in Gedling is offering a helping hand to those most affected by the recent collapse of Thomas Cook.

Beccy Webster runs The Gedling Inn on Main Street and has promised Thomas Cook staff a free meal at her boozer when they produce a recent payslip.

The kind-hearted offer is available until the end of October.

The company’s demise on Monday (23) resulted in 9,000 job losses in the UK and left more than 150,000 Brits stranded overseas.

Beccy told Gedling Eye: “A couple of my staff and friends have been affected by the collapse of Thomas Cook and it’s been really sad. It’s hard enough to make ends meet as it is, but being this close to Christmas makes it even harder.

“I just wanted to help in any way I could as it’s nice to be kind and you never know when you might be in a similar situation.

“I hope they use the pub as somewhere to come and chat with colleagues or bring their families so they don’t feel like they are on their own at this horrible time.

The landlady, who also runs The Elwes Arms and Black Horse in Carlton, hopes people will make the most of the pub’s facilities to aid them in their search for new employment.

She added: “We have free wi-fi at The Gedling Inn so they can use that to create a new CV and apply for jobs.”

  • Are you a business in the borough offering support to Thomas Cook employees? If so, let us know by emailing our news team at news@gedlingeye.co.uk

Woman dies after car goes into River Trent at Hoveringham

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Woman dies after car goes into River Trent at Hoveringham

A 39-year-old woman has died after her car went into the River Trent after leaving the road in Hoveringham (Tuesday 24 September 2019).

Officers were called to Hoveringham Road, Hoveringham, at around 4pm yesterday following reports of a car in the River Trent.

Fire crews from Arnold and Carlton attended the scene.

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A police spokesman said: “The woman was taken to hospital but died from her injuries a short while after.

“No one else has is believed to have been injured in the incident.

“Hoveringham Road will remain closed until it has been cleared. 

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has any information that could aid officers in their investigation, or has any dashcam footage, should call 101 and quote incident number 565 of 24 September 2019.

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