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Mapperley-based charity issue scratchcard scam warning

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Mapperley-based charity issue scratchcard scam warning

A warning has been issued over suspected scammers targeting kindhearted people wanting to support a Mapperley-based charity.

The potential hoax came to light after Nottinghamshire Hospice received reports of people selling scratchcards on behalf of the charity in the Bilborough area.

The charity confirmed they don’t sell scratchcards to raise funds for the cause.

Police have been made aware.

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PICTURED: Nottinghamshire Hospice in Mapperley

A spokesperson for Nottinghamshire Hospice said: “We have been made aware of a probable scam in the Bilborough area involving people going door to door selling scratchcards claiming to represent Nottinghamshire Hospice.

“These people do not represent Nottinghamshire Hospice – we do not use/sell scratch cards for our lottery and there are no plans to do so.

They added: “If you or anyone you know gets a visit from anyone claiming to be from Nottinghamshire Hospice, please call 101 and report the incident. Local police have been made aware. By no means hand over any money.”

Revamped play park officially opened in Colwick

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Revamped play park officially opened in Colwick

CHILDREN in Colwick were bursting with excitement on Saturday as they swung, slid and climbed in their brand new play park following its official opening.

The grand opening of the park on Valeside Gardens was the culmination of hard work by Colwick Parish Council and Gedling Borough Council, who found £49,999 of investment to transform the run-down village play area into a fun-packed space for all ages.

The investment came from WREN, a not-for-profit business that awards grants for community, conservation and heritage projects from funds donated by waste and resource management company FCC Environment through the Landfill Communities Fund.

The new-look park features a timber trail, swings, slides and toddler multi-unit climbing apparatus.

Cllr Peter Barnes, Gedling Borough Council’s Portfolio Holder for Environment said: “We’re very pleased to be able to open the refurbished play area at Valeside Gardens and I’m sure the children will be delighted with all the new equipment.

“I’d like to thank Colwick Parish Council for all their hard work and to WREN for funding the project.”

Cllr Meredith Lawrence, Colwick Ward councillor for Gedling Borough Council, said: “I was pleased that the much needed refurbishment has come about, and this was thanks to GBC’s Parks and Street Care, CPC, WREN, and local people who were consulted on the design.”

Alison Nunn, Chair of Colwick Parish Council said: “The Parish Council would like to thank firstly WREN for the grant money that made this possible, Gedling Borough Council Parks Team for their support in every aspect of the funding application and their work on the park and especially the residents of Colwick Village who came together to turn a neglected space into an up-to-date area for people to meet and where children can play safely on new equipment.”

Cheryl Raynor, WREN’s grant manager for Nottinghamshire, said the business were delighted to be able to provide funding for the scheme.

She said: “It’s wonderful to see something we have funded finally open and ready to make such a difference to children in the local area.

“WREN is always happy to consider grant applications for projects that benefit local communities and this is a great example of what can be achieved.”

(Photos kindly supplied by Mark Glover and Meredith Lawrence)

MATCH REPORT: Graham St Prims 0-2 Gedling Miners Welfare

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MATCH REPORT: Graham St Prims 0-2 Gedling Miners Welfare

Gedling Miners Welfare travelled to Derbyshire to face Graham Street Prims on Saturday afternoon looking to avenge their quarter final cup defeat to Holwell Sport 12 days ago.

They also come into the encounter on a loss in their last league match going down 2-0 at Plains Road to Dunkirk. Graham Street Prims hosted their opponents on the back of a retched 7-0 thumping in midweek, also against Dunkirk, however, did defeat Gedling’s cup conquerors Holwell 2-1 in their last game at the Raygar Sports Ground.

The game was only 2 minutes old when Kev Morrow, impressive all game, alerted away custodian Danny Brown, but the ‘keeper saved well. 3 minutes later and Dom Wilkinson tested his luck from distance but untroubled Brown as Prims sensed the initiative early on. At the other end, a looped high punt from Adam Morley fell kindly to Aboubacar Sylla who, after controlling well, fired an effort goalwards but was superbly tipped around by Andrew Fretwell.

Whilst combative, the game went quiet and each side shared only fouls and nothing else that threatened respective stalwarts. It took until the 25th minute for the next notable opportunity, but it was certainly worth the wait. After collecting the loose ball under pressure in the middle of the park, Sylla broke free and danced around 3 onrushing defenders and fire the ball left footed into the top right hand corner past the bewildered Fretwell – a superb effort to spark an otherwise uneventful affair to date. Prims, now deflated after their promising start, went immediately down the other end but again Wilkinson miscued his effort after good initial skill to evade Dwayne Brown.

Just after the half hour and the home side came close to equalsing after an innovative corner by Kurt Dallison nearly caught Brown out at his near post but the ‘keeper reacted well and saved with his feet. Despite the chances, Gedling were comfortable defensively and, for the most part, remained fairly unworried. However, Prims continued to press and shortly before half time they really should have levelled the scoreline.

After typical hold up play by Morrow, the home side’s best player on the day, his square ball found strike partner Josh Wright but, after being left all alone in the 6 yard box, his effort was straight at the scrambling Brown when he really should have scored. The rebound striking the young forward’s hand and his frustration was evident.

The second half began frantically but, as like the first, lacked any real early threat. That was until 5 minutes after the break when Gedling doubled their lead. Once again, after good work by Sylla dancing around two, his pass found Jack Jepson who took aim and delightfully curled his effort around the outreached Fretwell for 2-0.

At this stage, Gedling’s aim was to clearly see the game out without any further trouble. They were composed in possession and were by far the more comfortable of the two teams. They could have made it 3 on the 67th minute, however, substitute Ryan Plummer’s effort curled just over the bar when he had three teammates present.

Uneventful in the most part, Gedling saw the game out with efficiency and with a workmanlike ethic. Unnecessary to progress beyond second gear, they dealt with all attacking threat posed by Morrow and colleagues.

Following on from the recent resignation of Blaby and Whetstone from the EMCL, Gedling’s game next week (31st March) has been cancelled. We then travel to face Arnold Town on Bank Holiday Monday (2nd April) at Eagle Valley, kick off 3pm.

Democracy lessons on offer for students at Carlton le Willows

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Democracy lessons on offer for students at Carlton le Willows

Student Council members at Carlton le Willows have been getting lessons in democracy — with the Academy one of just 10 schools in the UK to benefit from a national charity programme.

Phoenix Education Trust are providing three full-day workshops for student councillors at the Academy, as part of their nationwide Democratic Journeys programme, which seeks to promote democratic values among young people.

Explained Rowan Salim, of Phoenix Education Trust, “If we want to live in a democratic society then we need to practice democracy as children. A school community is a great place to start. We work to improve students’ voice, their confidence and their communication skills and provide a space for children to understand how and why decisions are made.”

The Trust has funding to provide 10 UK schools with the Democratic Journeys programme this year, which is great news for the 30 members of Carlton le Willows’ newly formed Student Council.

With representatives from across all year groups, the students have already formed a committee, elected a chair, deputy chairs, secretary and treasurer and have been canvassing form groups on the most important issues affecting students. Taking ideas on board from across the school, they have also formed smaller subcommittees (focussing on welfare, fundraising, environmental issues, school activities and school services), in order to campaign for particular issues that students feel are important to them.

FUN: Student Council members learn the art of teamwork, collaborating and communicating in order to create a ‘human bridge’.

According to science teacher Ruadh Duggan, who set up the Student Council, Democratic Journeys offers the council members a great opportunity to learn how to put student voice to the best possible use.

She said, “The workshops the students are taking part in are a great opportunity for them to learn how to campaign effectively, taking on board the views expressed across the student body, in order to make a positive impact on students’ school experience and the whole school community.”

“The students are very keen to get started on their council projects. They have surveyed their peers and identified some key issues that are important to them. They are now working in subcommittees to plan campaigns on these issues and are arranging to speak to the head teacher about how to action their proposals.”

Members of the student council will have three separate day-long Democratic Journeys sessions over the course of this term. The first session focussed on helping them to develop their empathy for different points of view, and skills such as listening and communication, in order to understand and communicate the views of different stakeholders within the school community. The next sessions will move on to further developing the effectiveness of the Student Council and executing campaigns.

Warning to drivers in Gedling borough over car tax text scam

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Warning to drivers in Gedling borough over car tax text scam

DRIVERS in Gedling borough are being warned not to click the link on a fake DVLA text message doing the rounds.

The car tax scam was reported on social media with several local people posting images of the dodgy text they recently received.

The scam message reads: “FINAL REQUEST: DVLA Swansea have been trying to contact you, Click below for more information.”

The link then uses the “dvla.gov.uk” domain in the web address – but some have noticed the “.pw” extension that appears in the web address.

‘.pw’ is the country code for Palau which gives away the fact the text is actually a “phishing” scam – and not from the DVLA’s Swansea HQ, which uses ‘UK

Phishing scams use fake official-looking website that ask you to enter personal information like bank details and addresses before stealing it.

The “final request” and mention of “car tax disc” hints that users may owe money on their car – even though the tax disc was abolished back in 2014.

But the DVLA has now confirmed it does not send out text messages with links asking for personal details or payments.

In a tweet, the agency wrote: “We are aware of a text/email scam, which wrongly claims to have been sent by DVLA, asking drivers to verify their driving license and vehicle tax details via an online link and are currently investigating. Please delete it without clicking on any links.

Kia and Mario seal weekend of success for Arnold School of Boxing

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Kia and Mario seal weekend of success for Arnold School of Boxing

Two fighters from Arnold School of Boxing put on strong displays over the weekend to secure wins on the road.

15-year-old Kia Jones put on a great display in Skegness and earned a standing ovation from the crowd for a great performance which earned him a well deserved points win.

Also returning home victorious was 11-year-old Mario Charalambous, competing in only his third contest.

Mario put in a very strong performance and showed great skill for such a young boxer.

The youngster took the win and will now be focusing on the National Minors Championships which start on April  in Grantham.

MATCH REPORT: Chasetown 3-0 Carlton Town

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A dismal first half showing by Carlton Town resulted in a 3-0 defeat at Chasetown, writes Alan Murphy.

The match was over by half-time as the Scholars scored all three goals in a dominant opening period.  Had it not been for Millers goalkeeper Jack Steggles, the deficit would have been even greater and the final score remained unchanged primarily because the home side eased off in the second half.

Wayne Scott made four changes to the side which lost last time out to Lincoln Utd.  In came Eddie Schoenecker, Kaylum Mitchell, Jordan Wilson and Niall Davie.  Out went Darol Lucas, Daniel Fletcher, Mamoke Akaunu and Tyler Blake.

Brandon Mutibvu played right back with Kane Baldwin moved to centre-half.

The home side started the sharper and took the lead on 11 minutes.  A corner from the left was flicked to the back post where Jake Lovatt found himself unmarked and fired past Steggles from six yards.

Steggles then did well to tip a Will Whieldon free kick onto the crossbar.

Mitchell fed Wilson in a rare Carlton attack that led to a free-kick.  Ben Hutchinson’s shot was saved and Chasetown immediately attacked, with Steggles again saving from Lovatt.

The Millers conceded possession at every opportunity and the Scholars poured forward.  George Cater ran through clean on goal only to be denied by Steggles.  The keeper then denied Whieldon and Carlton defended desperately to keep the home side at bay.

The defence was breached for a second time on 34 minutes.   A ball from the right by Whieldon was met by a Danny Cocks volley and flew into the Carlton net.

Worse followed four minutes later.  Cater did well to keep the ball in play when the ball and was played back to him he fired home through Steggles’s legs.

Baldwin then cleared a Jack Langston shot off the line before Lovatt headed against the post.

Scott made a double substitution at half time but the damage was already done.  Danny Elliott had Carlton’s only shot on target on 73 minutes but it was Chasetown who went closest to scoring in the second half, with Steggles saving well from Lovatt again.

Langston had Chasetown’s final effort on goal late on which flew just wide but the lack of home scoring in the second half couldn’t hide a desperately disappointing display by the Millers.

Carlton Town: Steggles, Mutibvu, Danquah, Schoenecker, Baldwin, Walker, Mitchell (Blake 46), Elliott (Pepe 81), Wilson, Hutchinson (Akaunu 46), Davie.  Bailey, Hooton.

Goals: Jake Lovatt 11, Daniel Cocks 34, George Cater 38

Carlton Town Supporters Club MOTM: Jack Steggles

Attendance: 151

It’s the final straw! Netherfield pub bans use of plastic straws from its drinks

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It’s the final straw! Netherfield pub bans use of plastic straws from its drinks

It’s the last straw – plastic that is – for a pub in Netherfield which is doing its bit for the planet.

It’s Inn the Bank at Netherfield after the boozer has called time on the use of plastic single-use straws in a bid to save the environment.

The venue on Victoria Road is now offering its customers innovative new biodegradable straws made using vegetable extract.

Plastic waste has been a hot topic nationally in recent months after its impact was highlighted in the BBC’s Blue Planet II.

Not long after the programme aired, a member of staff suggested to the pub’s landlord David Murphy that alternative eco-friendly straws were available, which prompted him into action.

Mr Murphy said: “Millions saw the effect plastic pollution is having on the environment from watching Blue Planet. It was shocking.”

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“Once we were told about the straws it seemed like the right thing to do,”

“These straws biodegrade in six months rather than hundreds of years so they won’t add to the planet’s pollution 
problems,” said Mr Murphy who, along with wife Nicola, also runs catering firm menus4venues.co.uk, which will also be using the environmentally friendly straws.

He added: “Our customers are environmentally aware so I’m sure they’ll welcome the change and agree that plastic sucks!”

The pub will join a number of other chains and independent venues in the region, and nationally, in banning plastic straws to reduce plastic consumption.

According to Greenpeace statistics, plastic straws are one of the top 10 items found in beach clean-ups.

JD Wetherspoons was the first chain of pubs to announce it will phase out the use of single-use plastic straw from all its UK and Ireland sites.

Eating out or getting food in? These are the CLEANEST takeaways and restaurants in Gedling borough

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Eating out or getting food in? These are the CLEANEST takeaways and restaurants in Gedling borough

Having a takeaway or dining out in the borough this weekend?

Although it’s the zero and one-star restaurants and takeaways in the area that grab the headlines, Gedling borough also has its fair share of five-star hygiene rated outlets.

We’ve put together a list of all the five-star rated establishments in the borough that achieved the highest possible hygiene score.

Achieving five-stars is not easy and a health inspector will look at three criteria types during an inspection:

  • How hygienically the food is prepared, cooked, re-heated, cooled and stored.
  • The cleanliness, layout, lighting and ventilation of the building.
  • How the business manages what it does to make sure food is safe.

The Food Standards Agency says that to achieve a 5-star rating businesses must do well in all three elements.

Here are the cleanest takeaways and food outlets in Gedling borough (these were correct of the time of publishing).

Name of business – address – date of inspection

Arnold

Amico

30 Front Street, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 7EG

1/6/2017

Arnold Fish Bar

97, High Street, Arnold Nottinghamshire NG5 7DQ

28/11/2016

The Arrow

Gedling Road, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 6NY

18/11/2016

Blue Circle Fish Bar

Blue Circle, 141 Front Street, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 7ED

06/11/2017

Burntstump Inn

Burntstump Hill, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 8PQ

21/01/2017

Cross Keys

74, Front Street, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 7EJ

20/03/2017

Dominoes Pizza
2 Croft Road, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 7DX

23/11/2017

Dotties Tea Room

6 Beechwood Road, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 8BA

3/7/2017

Eagles Corner

91, Front Street, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 7EB

07/12/2017

Eagle Public House

50 Howbeck Road, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 8AD

15/03/2018

Emilios

8 High Street Avenue, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 7DF

09/02/2017

Ernhale (The)

149-151 Nottingham Road, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 6JN

12/09/2016

Goodfillas

112 Coppice Road, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 7GG

07/06/2016

Good Food II

81, Howbeck Road, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 8AA

02/11/2016

Himalayan Inn

First Floor, 152 – 166 Front Street, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 7EG

18/01/2018

Indian Spice

133, Oxclose Lane, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 6FN

12/07/2017

Jade House

125 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HR

11/01/2018

Lakeview Cafe

Kiosk, Arnot Hill Park, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 6LU

29/04/2016

Live and Let Pie

94 Nottingham Road, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 6LF

09/02/2017

Luigi’s

98-100 Nottingham Road, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 6LF

10/10/2017

Major Oak

79 Rolleston Drive, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 7JA 5

15/02/2017

Midland Kebab

19, Front Street, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 7EA

20/02/2018

Organ Grinder (The)

133, Front Street, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 7ED

16/01/2018

Papa Johns

6 Croft Road, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 7DX 5

01/02/2018

Pizza Exchange

68 Rolleston Drive, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 7JN

02/08/2017

Rolleston Fish Bar – Harry The Fish

56 Rolleston Drive, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 7JN

04/10/2017

Sizzlers Curry House

157 Front Street, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 7ED

30/10/2017

Sprinters Premier Steakhouse

83 High Street, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 7DQ

29/08/2017

Tammy’s

135 Oxclose Lane, Arnold, Nottinghamshire NG5 6FN

Town House Bar And Kitchen

Town House, 1 – 5 High Street, Arnold, Nottinghamshire

18/01/2017

Bestwood

Bestwood Fisheries

129 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HR

7/7/2016

Bestwood Bites Indian

135 Arnold Road, Nottingham, NG5 5HR

09/11/2017

Calverton

Fresh And Tasty

9 Flatts Lane, Calverton, Nottinghamshire NG14 6LA

16/08/2017

Happy Seasons

15 Flatts Lane, Calverton, Nottinghamshire NG14 6LA

30/03/2017

Carlton

Amores

65 Gedling Road, Carlton, Nottinghamshire NG4 3FG 5

31/05/2016

Apollo Fish Bar

114 Burton Road, Carlton, Nottinghamshire NG4 3GP

12/08/2017

Blacks Head

11 Burton Road, Carlton, Nottinghamshire NG4 3DT

10/03/2017

Carlton Fryer

299 Carlton Hill, Carlton, Nottinghamshire NG4 1GP

26/07/2016

Chick Chick

302, Carlton Hill, Carlton Nottinghamshire NG4 1GD

14/09/2017

Domino’s Pizza

390 Carlton Hill, Carlton, Nottinghamshire NG4 1JA

12/12/2016

Elwes Arms (The)

Oakdale Road, Carlton, Nottinghamshire NG4 1DH

06/10/17

Forum Suite & R Herrod Bowls Bar & Restaurant

Richard Herrod Leisure Centre, Foxhill Road, Carlton Nottinghamshire NG4 1RL

04/12/2016

Fox And Hounds Hotel

Station Road, Carlton, Nottinghamshire NG4 3AT

07/03/2018

Fratelli Cafe

351 Carlton Hill, Carlton, Nottinghamshire NG4 1JE

28/05/2014

Gedling Fish Bar (Phil’s Plaice)

9 Westdale Lane East, Carlton, Nottinghamshire NG4 3JF

14/11/2017

Golden Grill 4

386 Carlton Hill, Carlton, Nottinghamshire NG4 1JA

25/01/2018

Golden Harvest

322 Carlton Hill, Carlton, Nottinghamshire NG4 1GD

14/07/2017

The New Engine House

Old Brickyard, Carlton, Nottinghamshire NG3 6PB

28/04/2015

Piggins Inn

338 – 340 Carlton Hill, Carlton, Nottinghamshire NG4 1JD

06/10/2017

Silver Marlin

218 Carlton Hill, Carlton, Nottinghamshire NG4 1FT

27/02/2017

The Free Man

334 – 336 Carlton Hill, Carlton, Nottinghamshire NG4 1JD

16/03/2016

The Old Volunteer

35 Burton Road, Carlton, Nottinghamshire NG4 3DQ

09/03/2018

The Top Spot

331 Carlton Hill, Carlton, Nottinghamshire NG4 1JE 5

25/05/2017

Gedling

Amores

65 Gedling Road, Carlton, Nottinghamshire NG4 3FG

31/05/2016

Monaco Pizza And Pasta Takeaway

14 Westdale Lane East, Gedling, Nottinghamshire NG4 3JA

03/05/2016

Nan King Garden

12 Westdale Lane East, Gedling, Nottinghamshire NG4 3JA

27/07/2016

O2 Spice

14 Wollaton Avenue, Gedling, Nottinghamshire NG4 4HX

27/02/2017

The Willowbrook

13 Main Road, Gedling, Nottinghamshire NG4 3HQ

12/08/2016

Mapperley

Chungs Of Mapperley

946 Woodborough Road, Mapperley, Nottinghamshire NG3 5QS

29/11/2016

Copper

930 Woodborough Road, Mapperley, Nottinghamshire NG3 5QS

20/04/2017

Hoo Tak

902 Woodborough Road, Mapperley, Nottinghamshire NG3 5QR

15/03/2018

Indigo

884B Woodborough Road, Mapperley, Nottinghamshire NG3 5QR

22/02/2018

Kaikana

890 Woodborough Road, Mapperley, Nottinghamshire NG3 5QR

28/06/2017

Plains Fish Bar & Restaurant

916 Woodborough Road, Mapperley, Nottinghamshire NG3 5QR

20/02/2017

Punch Bowl

214 Porchester Road, Mapperley, Nottinghamshire NG3 6HG

19/10/2016

Travellers Rest Inn

Mapperley Plains, Lambley, Nottinghamshire NG3 5RT 5

28/10/2016

Spice

459, Westdale Lane West, Mapperley, Nottinghamshire NG3 6DH

28/06/2017

Netherfield

Frankie & Benny’s

Unit R2, Victoria Park Way, Netherfield NG4 2PA

28/10/16

It’s Inn The Bank

34 Victoria Road, Netherfield, Nottinghamshire NG4 2HE

06/10/16

KFC Nottingham Netherfield (5906)

Victoria Park Way, Netherfield, Nottinghamshire NG4 2PA

28/10/16

Mo’s Fish & Chips

104 Victoria Road, Netherfield, Nottinghamshire NG4 2HH

13/09/16

New World Takeaway

73 Victoria Road, Netherfield, Nottinghamshire NG4 2NN

14/07/17

Olympic Kebab House

17, Victoria Road, Netherfield, Nottinghamshire NG4 2LA

28/11/17

Woodthorpe

Domino’s Pizza

41E Plains Road, Woodthorpe, Nottinghamshire NG3 5JU

08/03/2018

Jerk Kitchen

776 Mansfield Road, Woodthorpe, Nottinghamshire NG5 3FH

06/02/2017

The Plainsman

149 Woodthorpe Drive, Woodthorpe, Nottinghamshire NG3 5JL

29/11/2016

The Bread And Bitter

Woodthorpe Drive, Woodthorpe, Nottinghamshire NG3 5JL

02/02/2017

The Woodthorpe Top

151A Woodthorpe Drive, Woodthorpe, Nottinghamshire NG3 5JL

02/01/2017

You can check how your local takeaway or restaurant scored by visiting https://www.food.gov.uk/

Your establishment not on the list and you scored a ‘five’? Email us news@gedlingeye.co.uk

Borough postcode named as worst area in UK for car vandalism

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Borough postcode named as worst area in UK for car vandalism

A postcode which includes villages in Gedling borough has been named as the worst place for car vandalism in the UK.

The study, carried out by car insurance firm Churchill, dubbed NG15 as the worst area for car vandalism in the UK. Edinburgh was named second.

The postcode covers Papplewick, Newstead and Ravenshead and was found to be the most likely area for intentional damage to vehicles.

No other Nottinghamshire postcode featured in the top 10.

Steve Barrett, head of Churchill car insurance, said: “This research proves that there isn’t a stereotypical area for vehicle vandalism and that it could happen anywhere.

“We want to highlight the top ten areas in order to raise awareness of the issue and to urge local law enforcement agencies to take further action to clamp down on vehicle vandalism. Ex-partner or unpopular celebrity, we want to be clear that there is never a good excuse to vandalise anyone’s property.”

When asked about professions, the study exposed how Brits would be least sympathetic towards footballers if their cars were vandalised, with one in three (33 per cent) feeling this way.

Other professions which could be deemed as least favourable include bankers (25 per cent), journalists (18 per cent) and taxi drivers (4 per cent).

Churchill offered the following tips to help deter vehicle vandals

  • Park smart – if you have a driveway or garage then make use of them and if these aren’t available, be sure to park in a well-lit place
  • Good neighbours – investing time in getting to know those around you has many benefits, including having people who can keep an eye out on your property if you’re away and who can alert you if they see anything suspicious
  • Perhaps an extreme measure, but anyone who is really concerned or has been a repeat victim of vehicle vandalism should consider CCTV. This works as a deterrent and could assist in identifying and bringing the perpetrator to justice
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