People in Gedling borough are being warned about a new hoax which cons you into thinking the bailiffs are coming.
Scam-busters Action Fraud issued the warning after a number of victims were cold-called by fraudsters about fake debt, claiming to be from Bailiff Enforcement Agents employed by debt collection companies.
Victims are told by the scammers they are enforcing a court judgement over the made-up debt.
The fraudsters have been using the names of legitimate bailiff agents, including “Scott Davis”, “Stephen King” and “Mark Taylor”.
The fraudsters then request that the debt be repaid by bank transfer. If the victim refuses, they threaten to visit the victim’s home or place of work to recover the debt that is owed.
Once the money has been transferred, victims are not provided with receipt details of the payment or contact details.
It’s only later when victims make enquiries, they discover the debt didn’t exist.
Action Fraud advice to protect against scams:
Listen to your instincts: just because someone knows your basic details, such as your name and address, it doesn’t mean they are genuine. Stay in control: always question cold callers.
Always contact the companies directly using a known email or phone number. Don’t be rushed or pressured into making a decision: A legitimate company will be prepared to wait whilst you verify information
Having undergone a two-week hiatus since their last outing, a 2-0 win away at Graham Street Prims, Gedling Miners Welfare entered the business end of the East Midlands Counties League season hosting Barrow Town looking to strengthen their chances for entry into next season’s FA Cup qualifying rounds.
The visitors, looking to complete the double over their hosts after their 3-1 win back in November, came into the game ending Dunkirk’s 13 match unbeaten run, beating the Boatman 2-1 in late March.
Gedling started well and in the opening minutes both Luke Smith and Liam Corrigan found their range and intent early, but ultimately failed to trouble Joshua Hallam in the away goal. On the contrary, Barrow began hesitantly and were guilty of forcing the play defensively in a rushed manner. After ten minutes Gedling’s start nearly rewarded them with an opener but, after superb interplay between Jimmy Spiers and Aboubacar Sylla, the latter’s scooped effort from a tight angle was tipped over by Hallam.
Barrow, though started slowly, grew into the game and were always going to carry an attacking threat boasting a member of the league’s highest goal scoring charts in Ndouma Chilaka and he nearly added to his seasons tally but, after linking well with strike partner Buster Hoy, his low effort, whilst on target, was saved superbly by the feet of Danny Brown.
At this stage, Barrow was well and truly in the game and with the experienced and talented skipper Anthony Marriott pulling all the strings in the middle of the park, they always seemed on the front foot. Just before the quarter hour, it was Hoy’s time to register his first effort on goal but was blocked by committed home defenders and the danger was cleared as the game turned combative and both sides were now exchanging attacking threats. Hoy again tested his luck, but his effort just before the 20th minute was tame as both ‘keepers remained untroubled in the early minutes despite the frantic start.
The game then mellowed with both sides sharing only offside decisions and very little else. Both sets of midfields, clogged through respective formations, cancelled each other out and failed to pose any real attacking threat at either end. Barrow had the better opportunities as the half edged closer, but Gedling remained resilient and, whilst failing to materialise any offensive prowess themselves, looked comfortable for the most part. Chilaka, though, may have put his side ahead at the break but his left footed effort, when his opposed foot may have been a better option, was blocked by a dogged and determined Charlie Roberts.
Gedling came out better in the second half and started the brighter of the two sides and only 2 minutes after the restart they opened the scoring, rather fortunately. After timely and patient play down the left by Luke Smith and Liam Corrigan, Smith’s cross-cum-shot innocuously floated over the head of a resigned Hallam via the inside of the post. 5 minutes later, and Corrigan himself may have gotten on the scoresheet but his effort, after good play by Adam Morley down the right, was skied over the crossbar.
The half-time team talk seemed to spur the hosts and the difference in performances was now evident as they were by far the better side. Their high pressure, emanating from the defensive line, worried Barrow and they seemed to struggle every time Gedling ventured forward.
Despite this, Barrow were never out of the game and at 1-0 always fancied their chances to pull the game level. As ever, Chilaka, still posing his brute and strength, went close once again on the 58th minute but his thunderous left footed effort fired across goal and had Brown scrambling momentarily.
From the resultant goal kick, Brown’s pitch long punt found Ryan Plummer and his exquisite first-time volley over his shoulder was matched by a tremendous save by Hallam who tipped around as Gedling, at this stage, were in complete ascendancy. However, only 2 minutes later, just after the hour, and the 3 points were sealed.
After fine footwork on the edge of the area by Sylla concerned the frantic Barrow defenders, a fortunate ricochet off a defenders leg found an unmarked Liam Corrigan who, with aplomb, slotted the ball into the top corner past the wrong footed custodian – a deserved goal for the midfielder who was impressive all afternoon. 5 minutes later and he could have added some gloss to proceedings but, after a delightful deft through ball by Sylla in behind the struggling Harry Solomon, he could only drag his effort wide.
As the game ticked toward its conclusion, Gedling remained the better side and retained possession well in key areas. In their defence, Barrow played their part in entertaining those in attendance but failed to cope with Gedling’s second half superiority.
In the other camp, a fine second half performance rewarded Gedling with their second win in as many games and their route into the FA Cup looks promising. Facing a congested fixture list due to the recent adverse weather, they travel to Selhurst Street on Tuesday night (10th April) to face a tricky Radford side seeking to consolidate their position in the table, 7.45 kick off.
The Miners then host Selston at Plains Road on Saturday (14th April), 3pm kick off in the first of six home games between now and the end of the campaign.
Gedling Miners Welfare Man of the Match – Dwayne Brown
Police have appealed for information following a spate of bin fires across Gedling and Carlton.
Police received reports about a number of bin fires in the early hours of Sunday morning between 1.30am and 3am.
Fires were reported on Coningswath Road, Elmhurst Avenue and Westdale Lane.
A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “If you have any information or potential CCTV of the incident then please get in contact on 101 and quote incident number 73-08042018.”
Carlton Town overcame the early sending off of Aaron Hooton to claim a point in an enthralling encounter with Corby Town at Stoke Lane, writes Alan Murphy.
The Steelmen, making their first ever visit to the Bill Stokeld stadium, looked out of sorts in the first half and offered little threat to the Millers goal. That all changed in the second period when Jack Steggles and his defenders were besieged for long periods and only some heroic defending kept the visitors at bay.
The Steelmen knew only a win would keep alive their slim playoff hopes but it was Carlton, still looking for the points to guarantee safety from relegation, who started the sharper.
As early as the second minute Ben Hutchinson headed on a long throw by Kieran Walker to Kaylum Mitchell, whose mis-hit shot was almost diverted in by Hooton.
It was Mitchell who opened the scoring on 8 minutes in somewhat fortuitous circumstances. Another Walker throw was cleared only as far as Mitchell on the edge of the box. His volley took a huge deflection off Lee Garvie and the ball looped over goalkeeper Daniel Smith and into the net.
Corby struggled to respond and Carlton looked in control of the match and dangerous when they went forward.
Hooton had been getting involved in his usual arguments with opposing centre-halves but seemed even more on edge than usual. When Elliott was penalised for a foul midway inside the Corby half on 26 minutes, Hooton, having already been given two warnings by the referee, protested vigorously and was shown a yellow card. He carried on arguing and was shown a second yellow moments later and was sent off, much to the dismay of his team mates, who now had to play more than 60 minutes on a heavy pitch with 10 men.
The dismissal had no obvious effect in the first half. Carlton maintained their compact shape, Hutchinson did the running of two men, and Corby offered little. The closes the visitors came to scoring was a couple of free kicks hit well over the bar by Steven Leslie.
Indeed, it was Carlton who looked the more threatening and Hutchinson was desperately unlucky on 34 minutes when his arcing free kick crashed against the post with Smith beaten.
The Millers began the second half in the same vein and Brandon Mutibvu saw an effort turned away by Smith. Hutchinson, Niall Davie and Mitchell then combined for Mutibvu to have another shot which flew over the bar.
Corby started to move the ball wide, trying to stretch Carlton and make their numerical advantage count.
On 56 minutes a ball over the top saw Philip Trainer race through on goal, pursued by Fletcher and Darol Lucas. The two defenders did really well to force Trainer away from goal but his cross was flicked onto Connor Kennedy who looked certain to score until a quite magnificent goal-line headed clearance from Walker saved the day for Carlton.
The visitors went level on 69 minutes. Carlton failed to clear a cross from the right and when the loose ball fell to substitute Jake Bettles he calmly steered it past Steggles into the corner of the net.
Then came the game’s most controversial moment. Elliott lofted a lovely ball over the Corby defence from inside the centre circle. Wilson was just onside, being played on by left back Sam Warburton. Fellow substitute Blake was at least five yards behind Wilson and clearly onside. Blake ran onto the ball, out-paced and out-muscled Jamie Anton, and calmly prodded the ball past Smith and into the net only to have the goal ruled out for offside. The linesman’s flag can only have been directed at Wilson (he can’t possibly have thought Blake was offside) yet Wilson didn’t touch the ball, he was pushed to the floor by Anton, and he was in fact on side anyway. The home supporters were enraged and rightly so – it was an awful decision.
Corby of course didn’t care and they continued to bombard the Millers goal. The Carlton ten were throwing their bodies in front of the ball on an increasingly heavy surface to keep the visitors at bay.
In the first of the five added minutes Steggles saved from Leslie and then in the final minute of added time the Steelmen came within inches of winning the game. A free kick wasn’t cleared and when the ball dropped to Jordan Crawford on the edge of the box his volley struck the post before being hacked away.
It was the final action of the match and when the referee blew his whistle several of the Carlton players collapsed on the pitch, such had been their efforts to secure the point.
A police cordon that was in place in Top Valley has been lifted as officers continue their investigations following reports of a firearm discharge in Top Valley.
Officers were called to Madryn Drive at 12.16am on Friday (6) following reports of a disturbance.
Police arrived at the property and found evidence of what they believe to be a firearm discharge.
The window of a house was damaged in the incident.
The incident is not known to have caused any injuries.
The area was cordoned off while officers carried out their enquiries but the scene has now been lifted.
A Nottinghamshire Police spokesperson said: “Our enquiries are ongoing. We’d like to reassure residents we believe this was an isolated incident and we’re doing everything we can to trace the person responsible.
“The cordon has now been lifted and we’d like to thank people for their patience. We have a patrol plan in place and there will be a continued police presence in the area as we continue with our investigation.”
Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 11 of 6 April 2018, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Incident Number: 000011-06042018
Work began recently on a new multi-service centre in Cotgrave. The £4m. project includes police, health services, Borough Council contact point and a library among the facilities which will be housed all under one roof in the purpose-built premises.
Other regeneration plans involve a significant refurbishment of the existing shop units, creation of a new business centre for growing local businesses as well as improvements to the green space and play area.
Maybe something similar could happen in Calverton, perhaps not £4m. but enough to reorganise car parking and modernise St. Wilfrid’s Square in keeping with the surrounding neighbourhood. This would possibly remove the need for a new 3-storey block near the bus stop which would look out of place.
Special opening of Calverton Folk Museum
Calverton Folk Museum will be open to the public on Sunday, April 22 between 2-5pm as part of BBC Nottingham’s Big Day Out scheme. Admission to the museum is free. You can find Calverton Folk Museum next to the baptist church on Main Street. Refreshments will be available from the Baptist church on the day.
From Calverton…to outer space!
The technology of the knitting frame invented by William Lee of Calverton in 1589 is still in use today on modern computer-controlled knitting machines. As part of a project at Nottingham Trent University’s School of Art & Design knitting from this area could be rocketed into outer space to be used as antennas for satellites.
Due to the advancements in knitting technology these antennas can be knitted from wires of “high-performance” gold, thinner than hair which is extremely lightweight, cost-effective and robust enough to withstand solar radiation. The aim of the project, in association with Oxford Space Systems,
is for the knitted antenna to open like an umbrella and form a parabolic shape to reflect high frequency radio signals.
End of the road for turbine objection
It appears that seven years of legal action to overturn GBC’s permission for a wind turbine in Woodborough has come to an end when three of the country’s top judges recently rejected all the protestors’ arguments.
The complex judgment at London’s Appeal Court came as the latest decision in which opponents of the turbine had argued that GBC were misled by one of their officers prior to granting permission for the scheme in which a turbine, nearly 70m tall, would provide power for a local farm which stands in the Green Belt.
Pres clips
After receiving a generous grant from the Parish Council, the Preservation Society has been able to purchase six new display boards for the Folk Museum. The boards will be used to exhibit photographs and other items of local interest at Museum open days as well as presentations at other local venues.
Amongst the latest planning applications submitted to GBC is permission to retain the ‘orangery’ extension within building at Oscar’s Lounge and Restaurant. Whilst the application for a children’s indoor soft play area at a former picture framing business at Daleside Park, Park Road has been refused because of lack of parking facilities.
Park Road in Calverton is one of over 100 roads in the County which will benefit from a fund of £20m. allocated by Notts. CC for maintenance and repair of highways. Let’s hope it includes the junction of Park Road and Mansfield Lane!
Pres members are reminded that the AGM takes place on April 27.
For more information about Calverton Preservation & History Society contact Chris Peck on 0115 9654843 or email pressoc@ntlworld.com
A crack down on rogue landlords who let sub-standard properties across Gedling borough to desperate tenants is to be launched.
Landlords who have been convicted of a range of housing, immigration and other criminal offences such as leasing overcrowded properties, fire and gas safety offences and unlawful eviction, will now be entered onto a new government database.
This database will be available to use by Gedling Borough Council and other authorities to crackdown on poor and unfair practice in the private rented sector such as overcrowded, squalid or dangerous accommodation, and to help target their enforcement action.
Councils must record details of any landlord or property agent who has received a banning order on the database. Landlords that ignore a banning order will face criminal sanctions including up to six months imprisonment and an unlimited fine.
Landlords convicted of offences under the government’s new law may also be given banning orders preventing them from leasing accommodation for a period of time, ranging from 12 months to life.
Minister for Housing and Homelessness Heather Wheeler said: “I am committed to making sure people who are renting are living in safe and good quality properties. That’s why we’re cracking down on the small minority of landlords that are renting out unsafe and substandard accommodation.
“Landlords should be in no doubt that they must provide decent homes or face the consequences.”
These fresh measures follow the announcement that councils will be given tough new powers to tackle the small minority of rogue landlords who rent out overcrowded properties and impose fines of up to £30,000 for those landlords who do not comply.
A man from Arnold has braved the snip and had his long locks lopped off to benefit a children’s cancer charity.
David Sayles had his waist-length hair cut short and then donated it to the Little Princess charity – which makes wigs from real hair and offers them out to children with cancer or alopecia for free.
The 23-year-old was persuaded by his dad to go along to the local KH Hair salon on High Street where he said goodbye to his long hair once and for all.
“I honestly can’t remember the last time I had my hair cut.” he says.
“To be honest, I just couldn’t be bothered, but I got up one morning and decided I was sick of it. I’d heard of the charity so I thought it was a great opportunity to help.”
CUT ABOVE: David in the barber’s chairPICTURED: David before, left, and after, right
“I know this didn’t require any major commitment or training, unlike some other charity endeavours, but I’ve been attached to my long hair for a very long time so it was a bit of a shock to look in the mirror afterwards.
He added: “I’m really glad I did it and very grateful to the team at KH Hair who made me feel really comfortable and relaxed. The reaction from my friends and family has been very positive – once they eventually recognised me.”
David says he was so impressed with his new haircut, he has promised to become a model for the salon’s future trainees.
Salon director, Dawn Bramhall says: “David was so brave and we’re really proud of him. He looks completely different. We’re really glad his Dad persuaded him to come along. Little Princess Trust is a wonderful charity that we have supported for a number of years and we were very happy to help.”
The government’s ‘ground-breaking’ sugar tax comes into force today across the UK.
From April 6 manufacturers will have to pay a levy on any high-sugar drinks they sell.
Many of the UK’s drinks makers have already reduced sugar content in many of their products to avoid increased costs. Ministers and campaigners are now seeing this as a sign of success. Others say it’s too early to judge the impact.
Fanta, Ribena and Lucozade are some of the brands who recently announced they have cut the sugar content of drinks – but Coca-Cola has not.
The tax was implemented after it was revealed all age groups are consuming too much sugar – with teenagers the worst offenders.
Research shows they get a quarter of their sugar intake from soft drinks.
Public Health Minister Steve Brine told the BBC: “Our teenagers consume nearly a bathtub of sugary drinks each year on average, fuelling a worrying obesity trend.
“The levy is a ground-breaking policy that will help to reduce sugar intake.”
But will the new tax have an impact? We got out and about in Gedling borough to find out what you think.
Barbara Watt is a retired office worker from Arnold. She thought the tax would have little impact.
“I think those that make the drinks will just pit up the prices and those addicted to a sugar hit will carry on paying. They tax fags, but people don’t stop,” she said.
He said: “Good. My granddaughter has way too much sugar and it sickens me. I’m glad they are doing something about it and forcing drinks makers to cut down.
Lisa Matthews works at a chemist in Bestwood. She thought it was about time something was done.
“I’m glad it’s having an effect already if some drinks have already cut sugar down. People are getting a lot fatter and this is putting a strain on our NHS. Something has to be done.
Steve Adams, from Netherfield, thought it was another example of the UK’s move to becoming a complete ‘nanny state’.
He said: “Can’t people look after themselves? They get fat and the government has to step in and stop them eating and drinking rubbish. How thick are these people? Unless a glass of coke is practically removed from their hands they can’t stop. We’re a country of drug addicts really.”
He added that he wanted any money raised to go directly into the NHS.
Steve said: “We have to have evidence this money is going into the NHS. If manufacturers are being taxed and extra revenue is coming in, I don’t want to see it wasted on some transport project in London. We all have to benefit and it should improve our hospitals or hie more GPs.”
What do you think about the sugar tax? Will it be a success? Have your say in the comments section below.
