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Police investigating a burglary in Sherwood have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.
A wallet and bag was stolen from a house in Yew Tree Avenue, Sherwood, between December 3 and 4 . One of the bank cards was then used later that day at a convenience store in Mansfield Road.
If you recognise the man pictured, or have any other information, please call police on 101, quoting incident number 525 of 4 December 2017
Police are appealing to the public for help following a robbery at a convenience store in Carlton.
Two men wearing face coverings jumped over the counter and pushed the shopkeeper before taking cigarettes and cash at Standhill Stores on Standhill Road.
The incident happened at around 7.05pm on Saturday (December 30).
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or anything suspicious before or after it, is urged to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number 732 of 30 December 2017.
TRAIN FARE RISES
Fares from both of our stations will rise from the new year as shown in the below table:
ANNUAL STATION USAGE FIGURES 2016/17
Year ending 31/3/17: A return journey counts as 2.
CARLTON had 46,578 (36,344 in 2015/16) passengers – an increase of 10,234. NETHERFIELD had 7,742 (6,544) – an increase of 1,198. Unofficially, but more accurately, the total at Carlton is currently around 74,970.
This is how I obtain these figures. Weekday peak 06.00-09.05 sees at least 90 passengers and between 16.55 and 18.59 another 90. That leaves 22 off peak trains. Take an average of four passengers per train, probably rather low, we get a further 88 passengers, making a total of 268 per day. Total over 5 days 1,340. Saturdays say 100 and Sundays 30 and we have a weekly total of 1,470. Multiply this by 51 weeks and we get 74,970. Christmas week not counted and we have had a couple of Saturdays and Sundays with replacement buses. It gives a shortfall of 28,392. A good percentage of this are people using Robin Hood Tickets, which are not recorded, plus quite a few fares not collected for various reasons. Also passengers buying their ticket from Nottingham and using Carlton on their return, especially those going to Lincoln. Unofficial numbers at Netherfield would be 12,750. That is 48 passengers per weekday and 10 at weekends, making 250 per week.
One of our readers has worked out how many use each train at both stations, based on official figures. CARLTON. Over 52 weeks 12,532 trains. NETHERFIELD. 2,392. By dividing the annual passenger usage by the total number of stopping trains, you get the number of passengers using each train. Average at Carlton is 46578/12532 = 3.71 passengers. Netherfield is 7742/2392 = 3.21 passengers.
Figures for other stations to Newark are:- Burton Joyce 11,542 (8,228 2015/16) = +3,314. Lowdham 57,236 (49,272) + 7,964. Thurgarton 2,470 (1,506) + 964. Bleasby 6,808 (5,938) + 870. Fiskerton 26,760 (20,302) + 6,458. Rolleston 5,532 (4,340) + 1,192. Newark Castle 752,394 (572,285) + 180,109. Total increase Carlton to Newark 211,105 or 4,139 per week. Some increase at Newark would be in the Lincoln direction, but it is impossible to say how many travelling in to Nottingham. The latest figures include 46 weeks of extra Saturday trains, but none of the extra Sunday trains which commenced in May 2017.
On Thursday, November 9 and December 14, 40 joined the 08.08 Matlock. Numbers on off-peak trains are increasing.
CARLTON & NETHERFIELD STATIONS
Carlton: Unfortunately we have had a spate of vandalism, with four windows in the waiting shelters being smashed in November and December. If you see anything suspicious, contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016.
Netherfield: I was talking to a person who worked in the booking (ticket) office in the late 1950s before the station was rebuilt in 1961. He said it was very busy, and when Nottingham Forest were playing at home they had 250 tickets ready date stamped to save time, with a big queue at the window. He did not like working there as rats as big as cats were on the railway lines eating the sugar beet which fell off wagons en-route to the sugar factory. They were too fat to climb over the rails! I have some 1940’s timetables showing direct trains to Melton Mowbray, Northampton, Shirebrook, Daybrook for example, with 48 trains calling on weekdays.
Housing development: A further 200 homes are now proposed for the Teal Close development. Much ‘in-fill’ housing is taking place within a quarter of a mile of both stations on Manor Road, Midland Road, Meadow Road, plus former banks on Victoria Road for possible conversion to apartments. More potential train users!
OTHER ITEMS
TIMETABLES: You can now create your own timetable at eastmidlandstrains.co.uk ‘Your routes, your dates, your times – in 2 minutes’
NEW BOOKLET: A booklet promoting ‘Station Adoption’ has been produced by EMT. I have copies available.
AIRPORT TRAIN INCREASE: East Midlands Airport is expanding with passenger numbers expected to increase from 4.7 million to 10 million per year, while trebling the cargo it handles to 1 million tonnes per year. Currently more than 7,000 employees and 90 businesses are located at the airport, so it is anxious to improve the services and routes which use East Midlands Parkway station. A full list of improvements included joint train and bus ticketed services to and from the airport, development of a regional rail hub with services connect-ing Derby, Leicester, Nottingham and Lincoln. The airport has pledged £2.5 million towards these improvements.
Lincoln Christmas Market 2017: This would have been the first year that daytime trains ran to Lincoln, but ironically the Market had to be cancelled on the Sunday due to expected heavy snowfall.
STEAM TRAIN EXPECTED: Hopefully we will have a steam special through Carlton in 2018.
BAN LIFTED: Network Rail has lifted the ban which prevented the train running to Lincoln 11.24 Saturdays Carlton to Leicester service. Apart from when Nottingham Forest are playing at home (Jan. 13th & 27th, Feb. 10th & Mar. 3rd), there should be room on this train at Carlton
NEW LINE: As you may have heard the government is looking at the possibility of re-opening some railway lines closed in the 1960’s. This should help the case for re-opening the line from Shirebrook to Ollerton
RAILCARD: Announced in the November Budget, a new railcard for 26-30 year olds, to be introduced this Spring.
FASTER TRAINS: Plans are being developed to adjust the overhead line equipment on the London St. Pancras line between London and Bedford so that line speeds can be upgraded from 100 to 125mph. Electrification between Bedford and Corby will be 125mph. This should result in reduced journey times for bi-mode trains from Nottingham etc.
FESTIVAL DATES: Newark Festival dates for 2018 have now been announced. The festival will be on Friday, June 15 to Sunday 17th
ANNIVERSARY: November 11th 2017 marked 10 years since the launch of East Midlands Trains services.
DERBY STATION REMODELLING
Major work will take place at Derby between July 22 and October 8 2018 to improve the track layout, which will remove a lot of congestion, plus resignalling. Cross Country trains between Nottingham and Birmingham/Cardiff will be diverted, and during August there will be no Nottingham to Derby services for part of the month with a shuttle from Nottingham to Long Eaton, and bus replacements. September will see work at the north end of the station. A full timetable of all the changes should be available shortly.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Waiting at Carlton station. “We only live in Colwick and we thought this was Netherfield station and there were’nt many trains stopped here.”
Showing a person just arrived on the 08.33 at Netherfield the route to British Car Auctions, the person asked, “Are you a tour guide?”.
Rogue landlords in Gedling borough have been put on notice by the Government who today announced (28) a raft of new measures to crackdown on overcrowding homes.
Housing Minister Alok Sharma has set out how, subject to parliamentary clearance, landlords renting properties in England occupied by 5 or more people, from 2 or more separate households will need to be licensed.
The move, affecting around 160,000 houses, will mean councils can take further action to crack down on unscrupulous landlords renting sub-standard and overcrowded homes.
Government has also set out details of criminal offences which will automatically ban someone from being a landlord. From April next year, someone convicted of offences such as burglary and stalking can be added to the database of rogue landlords and be barred from renting properties.
These latest measures build on government action to date to drive up safety and standards in the private rented sector. This includes bringing in fines of up to £30,000 for dodgy landlords, protections for tenants from revenge evictions and £12 million funding for councils to take enforcement action in hotspot areas.
Housing and Planning Minister Alok Sharma said: “Every tenant has a right to a safe, secure and decent home. But far too many are being exploited by unscrupulous landlords who profit from providing overcrowded, squalid and sometimes dangerous homes.
“Enough is enough and so I’m putting these rogue landlords on notice – shape up or ship out of the rental business.
“Through a raft of new powers we are giving councils the further tools they need to crack down these rogue landlords and kick them out of the business for good.”
The move will also benefit wider communities fed up with living near shoddily maintained properties without proper bins, dumped rubbish and anti social behaviour. Landlords will be held responsible for making sure the council’s rules on refuse and recycling are followed.
New rules will also come into force setting minimum size requirements for bedrooms in houses of multiple occupation to prevent overcrowding. As part of the licencing requirements, local councils will be able to make sure only rooms meeting the standard are used for sleeping.
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of theft following reports of electronic gate keypads being stolen from properties in Ravenshead and Calverton.
Officers received more than 30 reports of thefts between December 21 and 24.
Most of the reported offences were in Ravenshead, with others in Calverton, Mansfield, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Gonalston, Halam, Greasley and Farnsfield.
A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of theft. He has been released under investigation.
A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “We are not looking for anyone else in relation to this series of crimes.”
A man’s been charged with burglary following an incident in Ravenshead.
It follows a burglary in Longdale Lane, Ravenshead on December 19. There was also an aggravated burglary incident in Sutton Road, Kirkby two days later.
Alwyn Hartley, of no fixed abode, was charged with one count of burglary, one count of aggravated burglary and possessing a knife in a public place.
The 42-year-old has been remanded in custody.
A game full of action graced the pitch at Stoke Lane as we saw some goals that could have graced match of the day, writes Josh Hodgson.
Bradley Wells finished a chance in the first half that summarised a half in which Carlton were second best, a brilliant cross that met a volley into the top right corner, a goal that Stamford will hold in their minds for a long time to come.
The pitch left much to be desired though several players sliding at times, even the referee falling in the 22nd minute. The second half saw Ben Hutchinson score a drive from 30 yards into the bottom corner, a goal which summarised Carlton’s dominance second half.
A late red card added even more action to a game that already had a lot of unforgettable moments. A match both sides will have walked away happy with in a festive Christmas cracker.
Entertainment 5/5
MOTM Kaylum Mitchell
Vandals have targeted a station in Carlton for the third time in a week.
A window on the shelter on platform one was smashed overnight and was being cleared up by station adopter Tony Cave on Saturday morning.
He told Gedling Eye that damage had also been caused to the shelter on platform two during the week.
Mr Cave said: “We’ve had damage caused on platform two twice during the week. This is the third act of vandalism at the station and the first time damage has been caused on platform one.
Mr Cave said police had been informed and a crime number had been issued.
Firefighters from Arnold Fire Station were joined by stars from the Theatre Royal’s annual pantomime as they handed out gifts to patients and families at Nottingham Children’s Hospital.
Santa and Mrs Claus, Ben Richards and Sherrie Hewson joined the team from Arnold Fire Station and visited the wards taking photos and spending time with patients.
TV star and Nottingham native, Sherrie Hewson, said: “It’s fantastic for us to do this. It’s great to be able to make a difference and break up their routine. I just hope we bring a little bit of light to their day, a little twinkle!”
The group visited several wards in the Children’s Hospital gifting stuffed toys donated by IKEA and sweets which were provided by Tesco.
Ben Richards, who found fame on Footballers’ Wives and Hollyoaks, said: “Both Sherrie and I have children, and she has grandchildren, so this really makes us appreciate how lucky we are. It’s fantastic to be able to give something back to families that are having difficulties.”
Ben plays the Beast in this year’s pantomime, alongside Sherrie who plays a character called Mrs Potty. Both came dressed in their full, sparkly costumes.
Jamie Crew, deputy head nurse for Children, Young People & Family Health, praised the firefighters and panto stars, saying: “It’s wonderful to have this support for the Children’s Hospital from local groups. The visit is something our patients and staff members look forward to every year.
“We really appreciate that they take time out of their busy show schedule to come and see the children and young people, who might not otherwise get a chance to experience these kinds of festivities.”
Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to following a series of thefts and criminal damage in Ravenshead.
Officers have said they would like to speak to him in connection with a series of 13 thefts and reports of criminal damage in the area.
The series of incidents took place overnight between Wednesday, December 20 and Thursday 21, with reports of intercom systems and security key pads being targeted.
A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “Officers investigating the incidents are looking to speak to this man in connection with the offences, with anyone with any information about his identity or the reported incidents encouraged to contact Nottinghamshire Police immediately.
Anyone with any information, who believes they have also been affected or who thinks they may have CCTV footage which captures the offences is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 488 of 21 December.
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