Drivers are being warned to expect traffic and travel delays due to roadworks across Gedling Borough during the week.
This list contains only the roadworks considered to be most likely to cause delays on key routes as well as those involving road closures and temporary traffic lights. It is not exhaustive and does not feature some minor or emergency repairs that come up after publication. Other roadworks may finish or start before schedule or be cancelled altogether.
All information is from Highways England, local authorities and utility companies.
Carlton
B686 Burton Road
March 13
Delays likely due to traffic control (multi-way signals)
Works location: Burton Road at the junction of Doveridge Road
Works description: Patch liner to be installed from within manhole chamber to prevent flooding
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Gedling Road
March 20 — 22 March
Delays likely due to traffic control (multi-way signals)
Works location: at junction of Gedling Road & Westdale Lane East
Works description: Severn Trent are maintaining flood monitoring equipment in the dirty water system to help prevent drains backing up into properties and streets. This work takes 1-2 hours but cannot safely be done when water levels are high so three days have been booked
Responsibility for works: Severn Trent Water
Station Road
March 15 — 19
Delays likely due to traffic control (multi-way signals)
Works location: Outside 56 Station Road
Works description: Poling works. Excavate for new BT Openreach Pole (s) or to Replace Existing BT Openreach Pole (s) in FW to facilitate overhead spine cabling works.
Valley Road
March 13
Delays likely due to road closure
Works location: On the junction of Ernest Road and Valley Road.
Works description: Replacement of defective manhole frame and cover in carriageway.
Passengers in Gedling borough will have to pay more to travel on local bus services from the end of this month.
Nottingham City Transport has announced it will be increasing some fares from Sunday, March 31.
The firm say this will be the first rise in these fares for a year (last increase 25 March 2018) “and is necessary to once again cover above inflationary increases in operating costs, as well as for investment over the next 12 months in the fleet and in ticketing technology.”
The price NCT is paying for a litre of diesel has increased by 8 pence per litre over the last year, which represents an 8.5% rise and can no longer be absorbed.
Significant investment in lowering emissions from the NCT fleet will also continue throughout the year, so buses meet Nottingham’s new clean air requirements, which will improve air quality across the city. Whilst NCT has been successful in securing some external funding towards this investment, most of this cost has to be met through fares.
Anthony Carver-Smith, NCT Marketing Manager said, “We appreciate increasing fares is never popular, but as our day to day operating costs rise above inflation again and with the significant investment we have to make in 2019 to introduce 67 more bio-gas buses to our fleet in order to reduce emissions by the end of the year, it is unavoidable”.
The main price changes are:
Standard City single increases by 10p to £2.30 for an adult and £1.20 for under 19
All day ticket increases by 20p to £4.20 for adults, but is frozen at £2.50 for an under 19
Clifton Local Fare increases by 10p to £1.20
Inner City Return and Short Hop / other Local Fares frozen at £2.50 and £1.40 respectively
Network Rider frozen at £6.50 for an adult and £5.00 for an under 19
Off Peak Grouprider (after 09:30 weekdays, all day weekends) will increase from £5 to £6
Off Peak Network Grouprider (after 09:30 weekdays, all day weekends) will increase from £7.50 to £9
NightBus fares will increase for the first time in almost 9 years from £3 to £4, but a new “Duo” ticket will be introduced covering 2 people travelling together priced at £6
South Notts, Sky Blue 46, 47 and Pathfinder single and day return fares for journeys outside the Nottingham Area will be frozen
Prices on the NCTX Buses app and Robin Hood Pay as You Go cards will rise to match the new cash equivalent ticket prices
Easyrider Everyday and Everyday Further smart card prices will rise by 5-6%, although customers paying by Direct Debit will see their price frozen
Easyrider Anyday and Anyday Further prices will increase for the first time in 2 years, by an average of 7%
Former pupils and staff of Carlton le Willows are being invited to join a new society which has been formed to help celebrate the school’s rich history.
The Carlton le Willows Salix Society was formed back in October last year, with 200 former pupils turning up to a launch event alongside Gedling MP Vernon Coaker and the Mayor of Gedling Barbara Miller.
The society is now on the hunt for more people to sign up, with society leaders believing there must still be around 8000 former pupils eligible to join.
Society chairman Steve Watts said: “The society is working with the current Academy and trying to encourage former pupils and staff to help put a history back into the school.
PICTURED: A class from 1957PICTURED: Pupils from Calrlton le Willows in 1972
“We currently have nearly 200 members and the majority of which attended the Grammar School, some like myself went to the Technical Grammar School. We believe there is close to 8000 former pupils out there.
“The society needs members, especially former staff and pupils that attended any of the schools since 1973.”
Mr Watts added: “We are looking for memorabilia, photos, trophies and uniforms from any school that was on the site from 1953!
“We are setting up display cabinets in both school buildings to show the old school magazines, photos and memorabilia from former pupils.”
The group recently launched a new website that has exclusive access areas for paid up members that contain memorabilia from across the years, which can be found at www.clwsalix.co.uk
The society are also holding their first AGM next Saturday (March 16) at the Academy and are welcoming anyone wishing to become a member. Membership currently costs £10 per year. The event starts at 11.30am.
Gedling borough’s unsung heroes are to be celebrated at this year’s Pride of Gedling awards – which take place on Wednesday night.
The annual ceremony – which is now in its fifth year – will celebrate the outstanding work from people, businesses and communities in the borough.
This year Gedling Eye is one of the sponsors of the event at the civic centre in Arnold.
Shortlisted nominees across the six categories have been invited to the awards celebrations being held at the civic centre – which will be hosted by Smooth FM Breakfast host, Gareth Evans.
As well as the standard awards, there is also an overall Pride of Gedling Award and Lifetime Achievement Award which both recognise two individuals who have provided an outstanding contribution to the borough.
On the night, the awards will be presented by the sponsors of each category and the Deputy Mayor of Gedling will present the Overall Pride of Gedling Award and Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke will announce the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award.
PICTURED: Civic Centre at Arnot Hill Park is playing host to the awards
The awards are broken down into six categories:
Good Neighbour Award
This award recognises inspirational individuals who have gone that extra mile to make everyday life better for others in their community.
Community Servant Award
Someone who works serving the public in their day job and has gone above and beyond the role to help others, assist their community or improve their environment.
The Dylan Barker (Young Person of the Year) Award
This award celebrates young people, under the age of 21, who make an outstanding contribution to their communities.
Business in the Community Award
This award recognises the businesses which play a role in supporting their community.
Outstanding Community Project Award
This award is open to any project or group which helps our local communities and improves the lives of those who live in them.
Volunteer of the Year Award
Someone who volunteers with a group or organisation and, through their commitment to others, make a big contribution to the community.
Last year’s overall Pride of Gedling winner was announced with some sadness as it was awarded, posthumously, to Mary Harris who had been nominated for the award but died a few weeks before the ceremony took place. Friends and family members of the late Mary Harris attended the event and received the award from the Mayor of Gedling.
Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke said: “We’re very proud to be hosting the fifth Pride of Gedling Awards. The awards highlight the great work done in our local communities by volunteers, businesses and community groups and the great compassion .
“The nominees this year have been exceptional and it was a very difficult but rewarding task to choose the winners. Everyone who has been shortlisted should be extremely proud.
He added: “The 2019 Pride of Gedling Awards promises to be another very special night for the borough of Gedling. ”
A spokesman for the water firm said: “The works are on an existing 27” main and to install a new valve as part of a reinforcement main with new meter installation.”
Bus diversion
During the works the Red 44 will use Westdale Lane, Holyoake Road and Shelford Road towards Gedling.
At the Wollaton Avenue terminus, buses will depart as normal until they reach the end of Besecar Avenue.
Buses will then turn left onto Arnold Road, left Shelford Road, onto Holyoake Road and Westdale Lane to rejoin their route at Gedling Road.
The stops labelled Besecar Avenue, Newton Road and Turpin Avenue will be served by buses heading towards the City. Please use ‘Wollaton Avenue Shops’ scheduled times as a guide.
A man is set to appear in court after being charged with burglary at an address in Calverton.
Levi Miller, 24, of no fixed address, has been remanded into custody to appear before Nottingham magistrates on Monday (March 11), charged with burglary at Mansfield Lane in Calverton.
He is also charged with burglary at Denewood Crescent, Bilborough, and Cedar Road, Forest Fields.
It follows reports of cars being stolen from homes after they were broken into.
Miller also faces a charge of driving without a valid driving licence and using a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance.
MasterChef winner Laurence Henry is to try out his culinary skills on terminally-ill patients at a hospice in Mapperley next month.
Henry, crowned champion of BBC’s MasterChef, the Professionals in December, is to cook a gourmet three-course lunch for patients and guests at Nottinghamshire Hospice on Wednesday, April 3.
The 26-year old chef, from Mapperley, who wowed judges and food critics on national TV with his culinary masterpieces, has volunteered his time to give patients – all of whom have terminal illness – a fine dining experience.
Laurence, the youngest finalist and one of the youngest ever MasterChef winners, has sourced all the ingredients for free from his suppliers including Fred Hallam Ltd of Beeston and The Snobby Butcher in Sherwood for the menu he will cook in the hospice kitchen.
Laurence, currently Sous Chef at two Michelin starred Restaurant Sat Bains says “I’m keen to support this great local charity which helps people across Nottinghamshire who have terminal illness.”
PICTURED: MasterChef winner Laurence Henry from Mapperley
Guests will buy tickets to the lunch which will raise funds to help patients across Nottinghamshire. They will eat alongside patients in the hospice dining room which seats 50 people and in its day played host to lavish dinner parties put on by the Player family who owned the building.
The event rounds off a national ‘Open Up Hospice Care’ campaign which promotes the benefits of hospice care in people’s homes. As part of the campaign, supporters are urged to put on dinner parties in a ‘Taste of Home’ fundraiser.
Nottinghamshire Hospice is a partner in the national campaign run by Hospice UK.
Rowena Naylor-Morrell, chief executive of Nottinghamshire Hospice, said: “We’re absolutely delighted that Laurence has chosen to support us in this way. Part of our purpose here at the hospice is to help our patients live life to the full in the time they have left, so it is wonderful to be able to provide this fine dining experience. It’s going to be fabulous!
“We are big fans of Laurence at the hospice and were rooting for him all the way during the contest. It was great to see someone so young from the local area win this prestigious championship. I can’t wait to taste his food!”
Since the programme was aired, Laurence and the other finalists have been on tour across the UK.
Laurence has also been cooking a menu of his favourite dishes from the BBC show at Sat Bains as his swansong before leaving the restaurant at the end of March.
He plans to open his own restaurant in Nottingham.
Residents and local businesses are being given a say on how thousands of pounds of regeneration funding should be spent on Carlton Square.
Gedling Borough Council are working with the owners of the shopping precinct to give it a much-needed facelift.
New paving, lighting, street furniture and parking are being planned as part of redevelopments in a bid to create a much more attractive shopping environment.
Now retailers, shoppers and residents are being asked to take part in a survey to voice their opinions on new plans published this week.
A spokesman for Gedling Borough Council said: “As part of our promise to improve our local town centres, we are working with the owners of the Carlton Square shopping precinct to see how the centre can be revitalised. We need the views of retailers, shoppers and residents to help shape our proposals and our initial consultation will run until March 19.
PICTURED: Proposed improvements for Carlton Square
“Waypoint, the company that manages Carlton Square (on behalf of BNP Paribas), are talking with us about how we can improve their shopping centre and the parking areas which are owned by the council. Plans include upgraded paving, lighting, seating and making changes to the parking and servicing layouts to create a more attractive shopping environment.
“There are also plans to improve the main entrances to the centre and tackle unattractive and blank building fronts. We have already purchased and demolished a building within the parking area so the improvements can begin.”
The cost of the scheme is anticipated to be funded by Waypoint, Gedling Borough Council and be supported by grant funding, subject to an application to the D2N2 N2 Town Centre Fund.
Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Cllr John Clarke said he hoped the facelift would revitalise the shopping precinct.
He said: “This is great news for the residents of Carlton and it’s something which will be very beneficial to the borough. It’s really going to improve the square and give it a much needed lift. We’re working with the owners to turn this into an exciting business hub that will attract shoppers and retailers.”
Chris Moulden from Waypoint Asset Management said: “We’re pleased to be working with Gedling Borough Council to bring forward real improvements to Carlton Square Shopping Centre.”
You can see the proposed plans and take part in the survey here
A great selection of Hollywood blockbusters are coming to our very own local cinema in Arnold over the next two months…
How To Train Your Dragon 3: The Hidden World (PG)
Sunday, March 10 at 2.30pm & 5pm
Monday, March, 11 at 10.30am *Babies & Toddlers Screening*
Now chief and ruler of Berk alongside Astrid, Hiccup has created a gloriously chaotic dragon utopia. When the sudden appearance of female Light Fury coincides with the darkest threat their village has ever faced, Hiccup and Toothless must leave the only home they’ve known and journey to a hidden world thought only to exist in myth.
Directed by Justin Chadwick. Voiced by Cate Blanchett, Kit Harington, Jonah Hill, Gerard Butler (1hrs 44 mins // US 2018)
Green Book (12A)
Sunday, March 10 at 7.30pm, Monday, March 11 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Tuesday, March 12 at 2.30pm, Wednesday 13 & Thu 14 March at 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Winner of the prestigious Best Picture Award at this year’s Oscars, Green Book follows Dr Don Shirley a world-class African-American pianist, who is about to embark on a concert tour in the Deep South in 1962. In need of a driver and protection, Shirley recruits Tony Lip, a tough-talking bouncer from an Italian-American neighbourhood in the Bronx. Despite their differences, the two men soon develop an unexpected bond while confronting racism and danger in an era of segregation.
Directed by Peter Farrelly. With Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali (2hrs 10 mins // US 2018)
PICTURED: Lego Movie 2
The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (U)
Sunday, March 17 at 2.30pm & 5pm; Monday, March 18 at 10.30am *Babies & Toddlers Screening*; Wednesday, March 20 at 5pm
The citizens of Bricksburg face a dangerous new threat when LEGO DUPLO invaders from outer space start to wreck everything in their path. The battle to defeat the enemy and restore harmony to the LEGO universe takes Emmet, Lucy, Batman and the rest of their friends to faraway, unexplored worlds that test their courage and creativity.
Directed by Mike Mitchell. Voiced by Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks (1hr 47mins // US/CAN/DMK/AUS 2018)
Mary Queen of Scots (15)
Monday, March 18 at 2.30pm & 5pm; Tuesday, March 19 at 2.30pm and Wednesday, March 20 at 7.30pm
Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18, Mary Stuart defies pressure to remarry. Instead, she returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But Scotland and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth I. Each young Queen beholds her sister in fear and fascination. Rivals in power and in love, and female regents in a masculine world, the two must decide how to play the game of marriage versus independence.
Directed by Josie Rourke. With Saoirse Ronan, Margot Robbie, David Tennant (2hrs 4 mins // UK/US 2018)
PICTURED: Can You Ever Forgive Me?
Can You Ever Forgive Me? (15)
Monday, March 18 at 7.30pm; Thursday, March 21 at 2.30pm
Celebrity biographer Lee Israel makes her living profiling the likes of Katharine Hepburn, Tallulah Bankhead, Estee Lauder and journalist Dorothy Kilgallen. When Lee is no longer able to get published after falling out of step with the current trends, she turns her art form to deception, abetted by her loyal friend Jack. Melissa McCarthy and Richard E. Grant both earned Oscar nominations for their performances in this charming, fact based true story.
Directed by Marielle Heller. With Melissa McCarthy, Richard E. Grant (1hrs 47 mins // US 2018)
If Beale Street Could Talk (15)
Friday, March 22 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm
In early 1970s Harlem, daughter and wife-to-be Tish vividly recalls the passion, respect and trust that have connected her and her artist fiancé Alonzo Hunt, who goes by the nickname Fonny. Friends since childhood, the devoted couple dream of a future together, but their plans are derailed when Fonny is arrested for a crime he did not commit.
Directed by Barry Jenkins. With Kiki Layne, Stephan James (1hrs 59 mins // US 2018)
All Is True (12A)
Sunday, March 31 at 2.30pm; Monday, April 1 at 2.30pm; Wednesday, April 3 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm
The year is 1613, and Shakespeare is acknowledged as the greatest writer of the age. But disaster strikes when his renowned Globe Theatre burns to the ground. Devastated, Shakespeare returns to Stratford, where he must face a troubled past and a neglected family. Haunted by the death of his only son, Hamnet, he struggles to mend the broken relationship with his wife and daughters. In so doing, he is ruthlessly forced to examine his own failings as a husband and father.
Directed by Kenneth Branagh. With Kenneth Branagh, Ian McKellen, Judi Dench (1hrs 41 mins // UK 2018)
PICTURED: A Private War
A Private War (15)
Sunday, March 31 at 7.30pm; Tuesday, April 2 & Thursday, April 4 at 2.30pm
Celebrated war correspondent Marie Colvin is a woman who is as comfortable downing martinis with high society’s elite as she is brazenly staring down warlords and fleeing from gunfire. Driven by an enduring desire to bear witness and give voice to the voiceless, Colvin charges into danger, constantly testing the limits between bravery and bravado.
Directed by Matthew Heineman. With Rosamund Pike, Jamie Dornan, Stanley Tucci, Tom Hollander (1hrs 50 mins // US 2018)
Norther Ballet’s Bite Size Ballet: The Three Little Pigs (U)
Sunday, April 14 – Tueday, April 16
Northern Ballet’s Three Little Pigs hits the big screen as part of our fantastic season of interactive ballets for children, narrated by Anita Rani. Three Little pigs set out into the world. One builds a house of straw. The second a house made of sticks. The third pig builds his house with bricks. Then along comes a very hungry wolf… With playful characters and spellbinding music, this adorable ballet is sure to have your little ones dancing all the way home with excitement!
Performed by The Northern Ballet. Narrated by Anita Rani (1hr)
Tickets £6 (£4 Concs)
Dumbo (PG)
Sunday, April 14 – Monday, April 22
Tim Burton’s live-action remake follows Dumbo, a young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly and save the struggling circus. But when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer.
Directed by Tim Burton. With Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton, Danny DeVito (2hrs 10 mins // US 2018_
PICTURED: Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel (12A)
Sunday, April 14 (times TBC); Thursday, April 18 (times TBC)
As Captain Marvel, Danvers is only just discovering her tremendous power and how to use it, when a galactic war between two alien races reaches Earth. It’s time for Danvers – and the world – to realise she’s on her way to becoming one of the universe’s most powerful heroes…
Directed by Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck. With Brie Larson, Samuel L Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn (2hrs 8 mins // US 2018)
Oscar Catch-Up Screenings: The Favourite (15)
Monday, April 15 & Tue 16 April at 7.30pm
Another chance to catch The Favourite, nominated for a whopping 10 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director and winner of the Best Actress Award thanks to Olivia Colman’s brilliant performance. In early 18th Century England, a frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend Lady Sarah governs the country in her stead. When a new servant Abigail arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah.
Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. With Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz (1hrs 59 mins // US/UK/IRE 2018)
Royal Shakespeare Company: As You Like It (12A)
Wednesday, April 17 (Live)
Rosalind is banished, wrestling with her heard and her head. With her cousin by her side, she journeys to a world of exile where barriers are broken down and all can discover their deeper selves. Director by Kimberley Sykes (Dido, Queen of Carthage) directs a riotous, exhilarating version of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy.
Tickets £12.50 (£10 Concs)
Catch-Up Screenings: The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (U)
Friday, April 19 & Monday, April 22 at 11am
Oscar Catch-Up Screenings: Bohemian Rhapsody (12A)
Saturday, April 20, Sunday 21 & Monday 22 at 7.30pm; Tuesday, April 23 at 2.30pm
One of the biggest films in recent memory, Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury.
Directed by Bryan Singer. With Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton (2hrs 15 mins // US/UK 2018)
PICTURED: The Aftermath
The Aftermath (15)
Friday, April 26 at 2.30pm, Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 at 7.30pm; Monday, April 29 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Wednesday, May 1 at 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Thursday, May 2 at 2.30pm
In 1946 Rachael Morgan arrives in the ruins of Hamburg to be reunited with her husband, Lewis, a British colonel charged with rebuilding the shattered city. As they set off for their new home, Rachael is stunned to discover that Lewis has made an unexpected decision: They will be sharing the grand house with its previous owners, a German widower and his troubled daughter. In this charged atmosphere, enmity and grief give way to passion and betrayal.
Directed by James Kent. With Keira Knightley, Alexander Skarsgård (TBC // UK/GER/US 2018)
Missing Link (PG)
Friday, April 26 at 5pm; Sat 27 & Sun 28 April at 2.30pm; Monday, April 29 at 10.30am *Babies & Toddlers Screening*
Mr. Link recruits explorer Sir Lionel Frost to help find his long-lost relatives in the fabled valley of Shangri-La. Along with adventurer Adelina Fortnight, this trio of explorers travel the world to help their new friend.
Directed by Chris Butler. Voiced by Hugh Jackman, Zoe Saldana, Emma Thompson (TBC // US 2018)
People in Gedling borough are being warned about a rise in fake pet ads online.
Scam-busters Action Fraud issued the warning after an increase in reports that fraudsters are posting advertisements for non-existent animals and pet accessories online.
Reports suggest that fraudsters are targeting victims who wish to buy popular breeds. The highest number of reports related to pugs.
Action Fraud say fraudsters are advertising pets and pet accessories on online marketplaces at a lower than expected price in an attempt to attract victims. The fraudsters are then demanding full payment or a deposit for the animal via bank transfer or electronic wire.
To prevent requests to visit the animal, fraudsters will tell victims that it is located in a remote or faraway location, which stops them from travelling to see it.
In some cases, the fraudsters are telling victims that they need to pay further fees for animal travel insurance, documentation or special travel cages. Victims are promised that some or all of these extra fees will be refunded when they receive the animal, however once these funds have been transferred, the fraudster will stop all communication, leaving victims out of pocket and with no pet.
As well as pets, Action Fraud warn that the fraudsters are also offering pet-related products for sale which don’t exist or are not as described.
Director of Action Fraud, Pauline Smith, said: “Fraudsters are taking advantage of people looking for pets online, often to bring into their family.
“When a person falls victim to this fraud, the upset and financial loss caused can be huge and the promise of a family pet to children is often left empty.
“This is why it’s so important that you follow our advice to help protect yourself and always trust your instincts – if an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.
“If you think you have been a victim of fraud, report it to us.”
A spokesperson for online marketplace Gumtree said: “At Gumtree, we take the welfare of animals seriously and work hard to ensure our site is a safe place to rehome pets. We comply with the Pets Advertising Advisory Group (PAAG) 18 industry-endorsed standards to improve animal welfare in an e-commerce environment. Last year, we introduced a compulsory paywall in our Pets category, in a bid to deter unscrupulous operators from misusing our platform and discourage the illegal trading of animals online.
“Our online Pets Advice Hub, which has been developed with guidance from the RSPCA and PAAG, aims to educate users on buying pets safely and responsibly online. We have a dedicated safety team to monitor and regulate our site, but we also actively encourage our customers to report any ad they believe encourages or indicates signs of animal cruelty. A full summary of our rules around listing for pets can be found on our website, were we also provide advice on how to buy pets safely on our site and a checklist for potential buyers.”
Action Fraud has issued the following advice to prevent falling victim to this scam:
If you’re purchasing goods and services from a company or person you don’t know and trust, carry out some research first, or ask friends and family for advice before completing a purchase. Remember, if an offer seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Avoid paying for good and services by bank transfer as that offers you little protection if you become a victim of fraud. Instead, use a credit card or payment services such as PayPal.
Ask for photographs or videos of the animal; a responsible seller will understand why the buyer wants photographs and more information before making a purchase.
Use the online marketplace’s ‘report’ function if you come across suspicious adverts or sellers.
Sellers offering to meet you ‘halfway’ seems generous but you should only buy the puppy directly from the place where he/she was born and raised.
When buying a puppy, you must insist on seeing the puppy interacting with its mother and littermates in the location where they were bred and reared – Make sure you visit the puppy more than once too.
If you think you have fallen victim to this type of fraud, report it to Action Fraud online or by calling 0300 123 2040.
