Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man out jogging in Woodthorpe was viciously attack
The 51-year-old victim was approached by a man outside Ben’s Barbers in Plains Road at about 7.30am on Wednesday (April 10).
The offender asked the man what he was doing before hitting him in the head, possibly with a weapon, causing him to fall to the floor.
While he was on the floor the man was repeatedly kicked in the body and the attacker stamped on his head as he tried to get up.
PICTURED: The man was approached outside Ben’s Barbers on Plains Road (IMAGE: Google)
The victim was taken to the Queen’s Medical Centre for treatment where he required stitches for head and arm injuries.
The offender is white, aged about 30, around 5ft 10isn tall and of thin build. He was wearing blue jeans and a parka-style jacket which had a fur hood.
PC Mark Szeremeta, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “This was a totally unprovoked and vicious attack on the victim.
“There would have been a number of vehicles driving along Plains Road who may have witnessed this incident or may have recorded dashcam footage.
“I’d appeal to them and anyone who may have information about this incident to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 99 of 12 April 2019, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
An MP teamed up with horse riders in Calverton over the weekend to help spread the word about a new campaign encouraging motorists to be more considerate when passing them wide and slowly on the roads.
Mark Spencer, who is MP for Sherwood, and Calverton resident Jane Walker, attended a ‘pass wide and slow’ on Sunday designed to raise awareness of horse riders on the road, and encourage best practice for both rider and driver when passing on public roads.
The ‘Pass Wide & Slow’ campaign is being publicised across the country with more than 70 rideouts taking place on Sunday, April 14.
PICTURED: Mark Spencer MP with campaigners at a pass wide and slow event in Calverton on Sunday
Mr Spencer said he was glad he could come along and support the campaign in Calverton.
He said: “Safety on the roads for horses, horse riders and cars is hugely important, especially in rural areas like Sherwood, so the more understanding and respect there is from drivers to horse riders and vice versa, the better.”
“I’ve had a lot of local horse riders contact me about the issues they’ve experienced when riding on or crossing public roads, so I’m very happy to be able to come along and to support this event, and events like it, as much as I can.”
“I want to say a huge well done to the event’s organisers, and a big thank you to everyone who turned out on Sunday morning in Calverton.”
Landlords in Gedling borough will be banned from turfing out tenants without a good reason under new plans announced by the government today (March 15).
At present a landlord can evict private sector renters from their home after their fixed-term contract has come to an end at any point.
Landlords do not have to give a reason for eviction and can give as little as eight weeks’ notice. This is known as the Section 21 process.
But the Prime Minister has called these types of evictions “unfair,”and said that renters should have the right “to feel secure in their home.
She said: “Everyone renting in the private sector has the right to feel secure in their home, settled in their community and able to plan for the future with confidence.
“But millions of responsible tenants could still be uprooted by their landlord with little notice, and often little justification.
“This is wrong – and today we’re acting by preventing these unfair evictions.”
Landlords will still be able to end tenancies if they have a good reason, for example, if tenants don’t pay rent or damage a property.
But the government is also planning to extend current legislation to allow landlords to evict tenants if they want to sell the property or move in.
These are known as Section 8 notices. The government will now consult on how these rules will work before changing any laws.
A number of rivers and waterways have benefitted from a record-breaking year at the Environment Agency’s fish farm in Calverton.
The National Coarse Fish Farm produced over half a million (520,819) fish in 2018 – compared with 358,552 the previous year – an increase of over 30%.
In 2018, the fish farm produced 11.6 tonnes of strong healthy fish, an increase of 22% from the 9 tonnes it produced in 2017.
The average size of each fish also increased on previous years. In 2018 the average weight of the 18 month old fish was 45 grams each – an increase of 60% from 18 grams each in 2013.
In 2018, the fish farm also stocked out almost seven million (6,905,000) advanced reared larvae into the wild. The figure increased from six million in 2017.
The fish and larvae are used to replace stocks lost to pollution or following habitat or water quality improvements; to improve stocks where natural reproduction is low; and to help create fisheries in areas where there is a shortage of angling opportunities.
Kevin Austin, head of Fisheries at the Environment Agency, said: “The fish and larvae produced by the National Coarse Fish Farm play an important role in the work of the Environment Agency and its partners to restore, improve and develop sustainable fisheries in England.
“All of the fish farm’s work is funded by income from fishing licence fees so it’s great to see it setting new records for the number and weight of healthy fish it has produced for recovery and re-stocking.”
Alan Henshaw, Team Leader at the National Coarse Fish Farm, said: “2018 has been an exceptional year in terms of the number of fish produced. The size and weight of the fish has also been outstanding and we have succeeded in smashing all of our production records.
“We have achieved these record breaking figures despite the difficult conditions that resulted from the hot, dry summer of 2018. While the fish grew quickly in the warmer temperatures, the team had to work hard to maintain optimal oxygen and pH conditions in the ponds. It is a testament to their dedication and professionalism that all their hard work paid off at harvest time.
“We take great care in ensuring that every fish is fit for purpose when stocked out into the wild. During their 18 months at the farm, the fish are fed live natural food, they encounter a range of flora and fauna, and are trained in flowing conditions while being grown in the earth ponds.”
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging smokers across the borough to rethink their routine after it was revealed cigarettes accounted for 565 of the 1,539 fire fatalities in England since 2010.
Paul Gair, station manager in the Service’s Prevention Team, said: “As a Service, we cannot tell people to stop smoking, but can instead encourage smokers to do it safely.
“It is very important that if you smoke, or you care for someone who smokes, that cigarettes are always extinguished and disposed of safely, as failing to do so can cause the ignition of items in your home.
“Sadly, fatalities due to smoking do occur, but by following our advice, you can minimise the risk of being affected by fire by following our safe smoking tips.
“Remember, always put it out, right out.”
Whether you or a loved one smokes, or you care for someone who does, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has put together some key advice below.
A cigarette before bed:
Tiredness and smoking do not mix – unextinguished cigarettes can ignite, especially if you fall asleep.
If you have an airflow mattress it is important not to smoke in bed. This is because if punctured, the air can accelerate fire.
Smoking after a few drinks:
Consuming alcohol or prescription drugs can cause tiredness. Mix this with smoking and the consequences can be fatal.
Avoid dropping cigarettes while tired by never smoking and drinking.
Lighting up in your living room:
Always use a proper ashtray and never a wastepaper basket.
Never let ashtrays overflow.
Don’t leave a lit cigarette lying around.
Smoking outside can limit the risk but you should always make sure you put it out, right out, before going back inside.
Residents in Shelford Road, Gedling, have condemned “appalling” pavement repair work carried out by a contractors for a telecoms company.
Contractors working on behalf of BT Openreach carried out the work after making repairs to underground cabling in the Gedling street.
Now the ‘poor quality’ pavement repair has been slammed by those living the street.
Resident Bill Fenton said he was angered by the poor quality of the repairs.
These repairs have been branded a ‘disgrace’ (PICTURE: Bill Fenton)
He said: “Openreach contractors have left us in a right mess whilst repairing cable ducts. The work is a disgrace.”
One resident who didn’t wish to be named also contacted Gedling Eye via social media.
She said: “It looks horrid. They’ve just quickly patched it up. It’s a real poor quality job. They don’t care about the people that have to live with this mess every day.”
Gedling Eye contacted Openreach about the work.
A spokesperson for the firm said: “We have raised this issue with our contractor and they will be sending one of their supervisors out to inspect the pavement.
“If the restoration work isn’t to the correct standard we will of course get it rectified immediately.”
Openreach also wanted to make it clear that it is normal practice for a temporary reinstatement to be made immediately following works and then the contractor will go around and complete the permanent reinstatement a day or two later.
Vauxhall owners in Gedling borough are being warned to be vigilant after cars were targeted by so-called ‘Corsa Cannibals’ at properties in Arnold and Mapperley.
Thieves are said to be stripping bonnets across the UK, with Gedling borough now gripped by the national crimewave.
The criminals are reportedly smashing the passenger side window to gain access to the bonnet before tearing it off and making off with it.
Nottinghamshire Police now want owners to think about how they can protect their vehicles after the reports of bonnets being stolen in Arnold and Mapperley.
The force said their enquiries are ongoing and are urging anyone with any information to call us on 101.
Inspector Christine Busuttil, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We’re urging motorists to think about how they can protect their vehicle, or make it inaccessible to thieves.
“If you have a garage try and use it or park your car as close to the garage door as possible to prevent thieves getting to the front end of the vehicle to remove it.
“Alternatively make sure you park your car in a well-lit area. Avoid parking in secluded spots which could put both you and your car at risk. Make sure the car is locked, and if your car has an alarm, make sure it is set.
“We’d urge anyone to report any suspicious activity to us by calling 101.”
A new operator has been announced and will replace East Midlands Trains, who currently run trains and services in Gedling Borough.
East Midlands Railway will take over in August and have promised more seats, services and state-of-the-art trains.
Abellio, the company running East Midlands Railway, will oversee the introduction of brand-new trains, entirely replacing the existing intercity fleet with more reliable and comfortable trains.
Abellio, which already runs franchises in areas including East Anglia and Scotland, has also promised a £16.8 million fund to improve stations, Wi-Fi on all services and improved compensation for delayed services.
A Frankie & Bennys restaurant in Netherfield could be up for sale after it was included on a list of 22 locations set to be sold by owner The Restaurant Group.
Catering Today said it was understood that 22 of these outlets are located at “less attractive sites”.
It added that the 22 that have just come to market through estate agents Savills are still trading but will close once sold.
The Netherfield site was included on a list published by Propel Hospitality, which can be found HERE
In the company’s full year results for the 52 weeks to 30 December 2018, TRG said it would be reviewing its portfolio and identified 76 Frankie and Benny’s restaurants in “structurally unattractive” sites.
A new campaign has been launched to make people in Gedling borough aware of how to call 999 when they are too frightened to speak out loud.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched the awareness drive in a bid to warn people that a silent 999 call will not automatically bring help.
A police system, called Silent Solution, is designed to filter out thousands of accidental or hoax silent 999 calls made daily – but it also can lead to genuine calls being terminated if the callers do not respond to the prompts.
The system enables a 999 mobile caller unable to to make a noise, or speak, to press 55 when prompted to inform police they are in a genuine emergency. But the system is only works if the caller understands how it works.
ou will hear an automated police message, which lasts for 20 seconds and begins with ‘you are through to the police’. It will ask you to press 55 to be put through to police call management. The BT operator will remain on the line and listen. If you press 55, they will be notified and transfer the call to the police. If you don’t press 55, the call will be terminated. Pressing 55 does not allow police to track your location.
When transferred to your local police force, the police call handler will attempt to communicate with you by asking simple yes or no questions. If you are not able to speak, listen carefully to the questions and instructions from the call handler so they can assess your call and arrange help if needed.
The Silent Solution system only works on mobile phones. If a silent call is made from a landline then the operator can choose to connect a police call handler if they think necessary.
Women’s Aid says the system can help domestic abuse survivors make the vital call to emergency services.
A spokesperson for the charity said: “Many abusers will threaten to hurt or even kill them if they try to speak out about the abuse.”
“This means that for far too long many women have not been able to access the emergency support they so desperately need from the police.
“For a long time we have been encouraging survivors to use the Silent Solution system to make a silent 999 call if they feel it would be dangerous for them to speak to the call operator.”
The campaign is has been inspired by the murder of Kerry Power, who called 999 in the early hours of 14 December 2013 when her ex-partner and stalker David Wilder broke into her home in Plymouth.
She did not respond to the BT operator’s instructions and her call was transferred to the Silent Solution system.
As 55 was not pressed, the call was terminated and Devon and Cornwall Police were not notified of Power’s call.
Wilder called police later that morning to report that he had fatally strangled her. He was subsequently convicted of her murder and jailed for life.
