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Aaron Hooton responded and slotted home with a calm finish in the right corner. Carlton took a hold of the match and just before half-time a spectacular dribble past three by Josh Rae resulted in Hooton finding the second.
he second half saw much of the same as early on Hooton sealed his hat-trick. A long ball found the Carlton striker who showed why he has made the difference since joining the club.
The game then became a stalemate till the late stages as Chasetown sought a way back into the game. They found a way through and Jack Langston scored a spectacular goal after a mazey run through the Millers defence.
The full time whistle came soon after and Carlton made it 6 unbeaten.
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Due to the bank holidays the bin collection days will temporarily change during the Christmas and New Year period.
Bins would normally be emptied on Monday, December 26, but these will now be emptied on Saturday, December 24 instead.
There will be no bin collection on Monday, January 2. These bins will be emptied on Saturday, December 31.
During the Christmas and New Year period Gedling Borough Council will take extra waste if your bin is full.
They ask you leave extra general waste (black bin) in tied bags next to your bin. You can put extra recycling (green bin) in cardboard boxes or untied bags next to your green bin.
Nottingham City Transport has introduced mobile ticketing technology which means customers will be able to purchase tickets securely with Apple Pay or their debit or credit card and then just show their mobile ticket to the driver when boarding – no more searching for cash or the exact money.
NCT Marketing Manager, Anthony Carver-Smith said: “Our existing app has proven to be hugely popular since its launch and it’s been downloaded over 50,000 times
“We’ve listened to our customers about how we can improve the app, and we’re confident the new features – including mobile ticketing – and the features we’ve upgraded, have made it even more user-friendly.”
As well as the simplicity of the mobile ticketing, NCT’s app offers easy journey planning, live departure boards and disruptions information.
Passengers will be able to browse and view bus stops on the map, find out upcoming departures, or check out the routes from a stop to see where they could travel next.
An Apple and Android watch version of the app is also released where customers can find stops closest to them, and look up departures from their favourite stops on their smart watches.
To celebrate the launch of the new and improved app, Nottingham City Transport is offering a 24-hour ticket for only £3.50 in Nottingham or £7.00 covering the entire NCT network, for unlimited use on NCT buses for 24 hours.
These are different to existing tickets as they are 24 consecutive hours, rather than expiring at the end of service. There’s also a 5 day (120 hour) ticket on offer for only £15 in Nottingham and £20 across the entire network.
Find out more at apps.nctx.co.uk and download the app from the App Store or Google Play by searching for NCTX Buses.
The convincing letters being sent are a replica template from Lloyds and include their logo, address and signature from a customer service representative.
The letter tells recipients that there have been some “unusual transactions” on their personal account and asks them to call a number highlighted in bold to confirm they are genuine.
When victims call the number, an automated welcome message is played and the caller is asked to enter their card number, account number and sort code followed by their date of birth.Victims are then instructed to enter the first and last digit of their security number.
The fraud was spotted by the Daily Telegraph who was alerted to it by a reader who had three identical letters sent to an office address. On separate occasions the Daily Telegraph ran some tests using fake details and were passed to fraudsters who claimed to be from a Lloyds contact centre. The bank has confirmed that the phone number and letters are fake.
The letters are essentially a sophisticated phishing attempt and serves as a warning to consumers to question written correspondence from their banks.
If you are ever suspicious about correspondence from your bank you should call the customer serviced number on the back of their card.
To report a fraud and cyber crime, call us on 0300 123 2040 or visit http://www.actionfraud.police.uk/report_fraud
Police investigating the killing of Martin Maughan in Sneinton have charged a 19-year-old man from Gedling with murder.
Lloyd Williams, who is also president of the Rotary Club of Mapperley and Arnold, organises the festive event every year – which in 2015 raised £7,500 for local donation appeals.
His companies, Shredall and SDS document storage and scanning, have supported the initiative for the last two years by lending one of their vehicles to tow the sleigh around local towns and shopping centres to add to the community spirit.
Lloyd, who is founder and chairman at Shredall and SDS, which is based on Bestwood Business Park, said: “For many years I have dressed as Santa around the streets of Nottingham for charity on Christmas Eve. When I’m Santa, everyone’s happy and joyful and will generously give to the collection. However, I do find that when I go for a pint after the collection, not as many people are as interested in me unless a child recognises my boots!”
The sleigh will be visiting streets in Arnold, Calverton, Mapperley and Netherfield this year, as well as Gonalston Farm shop on December 16 and 17.
In the new year, the rotary club is also hosting a Charity Masked Valentines Ball in support of Forever Stars. The charity was set up by Michelle and Richard Daniels following the loss of their baby daughter, Emily, in 2013, and has since raised enough funds to set up a family bereavement suite at the Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC).
Lloyd said: “Every penny of profit from this event goes directly to the charity. When volunteers give their time and effort for a good cause they always ensure that the money collected is not wasted and goes where it is most needed. This is a charity close to all our hearts.”
The event will take place on Saturday, February 11, from 7pm to 1am. Tickets cost £45 per person. For further purchase details, contact Lloyd Williams – lloyd@shredall.co.uk.
A full list of streets and times for The Santa Sleigh event can be found at http://www.rotary-mapperleyarnold.org.uk/.
Nottinghamshire County Council – who manage the road network across Nottinghamshire – had been told in the summer it was likely to receive around £839,000 for pothole repairs for 2017/18, which would have repaired the equivalent of around 15,830 potholes over the year.
However, the council has now been told this figure will increase to £1,174,000 for 2017/18 and that this funding means that the local authority will be able in effect, to fill in excess of 22,000 potholes, 40% more than originally expected.
Councillor Alan Rhodes, Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “We welcome this news as it comes against a backdrop of more than £212m savings that we as an authority have had to make since 2010 as a result of Government funding cuts.
“Nottinghamshire looks after a network of around 2,600 miles of road and spends more than £2.8m a year on carriageway repairs such as patching and filling in potholes.”
Nottinghamshire County Council, working with Via East Midlands, which manages highways services on behalf of the authority, will now begin to identify some of the areas which require road surface improvements.
Councillor Kevin Greaves, Chairman of the Transport and Highways Committee, at Nottinghamshire County Council, said: “Our improved methods are dramatically reducing the time taken to repair most potholes, create a much more responsive service for residents and also increase the longevity of repair.”
“Our new approach to filling potholes and our ‘find and fix’ teams, means that we are filling more of the most urgent potholes – usually within one working day of them being found or reported.
“There are still locations where it is more appropriate to use conventional repair methods but, overall, the two new methods mean many more potholes are being repaired in a cost-effective way, using an advanced material which is particularly effective in wet weather.”
Consumers in Gedling borough are being warned off buying bargain Apple iPhone chargers after 99% failed basic safety tests.
Trading Standard officers at Nottinghamshire County Council issued the alert following a national study found nearly all fake Apple chargers failed to protect against electric shocks.
The study found that only three out of a total of 400 tested counterfeit chargers had enough insulation to protect against electric shocks.
The Council has received three complaints about potentially dangerous counterfeit chargers in the last year.
When purchasing chargers make sure they are marked with the following:
• the CE mark that indicates the charger complies with European Safety standards.
• the name and address or trademark of the UK manufacturer or importer.
• a model number
• the packaging should also be marked with the name and address of a UK supplier.
Councillor Glynn Gilfoyle, Chair of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Community Safety Committee, said: “Whilst the number of complaints locally is relatively low, this new research shows how potentially dangerous counterfeit electrical items can be.
“It is tempting to replace a lost or broken charger with a counterfeit version to save a few pounds, but the safety risks to anyone who comes into contact with the item far outweighs any savings that may be made.”
To report any issues with a counterfeit item contact the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 040506.
A woman’s mobile phone was stolen during a mugging in Colwick.
The incident took place as she was walking down an alleyway between Valeside Gardens and Vale Road.
A man grabbed her phone and also knocked off her glasses during the mugging which left her unable to see.
The incident took place on Tuesday (6) at around 2pm.
The man was described as wearing a short black coat with black fur trim, blue jeans and trainers.
He ran off down towards the Vale and was then seen getting into a car and speeding off.
A Nottinghamshire Police spokesman said: ”I can confirm that a theft was reported to us. The incident is understood to have taken place at around 2pm on Valeside Gardens, Colwick.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Gedling borough families looking to buy a puppy this Christmas are being warned that buying an illegally imported pet could lead them into trouble.
Dogs bought from illegal dealers could leave them with vet bills running into hundreds of pounds, they have been warned.
Nottingham County Council’s Trading Standards team has the powers to place an illegally imported dog, cat or other mammal into quarantine for a minimum 21 days if it has not been microchipped, vaccinated against rabies and parasites, or does not have a valid pet passport under current UK and European legislation.
The owner could face quarantine costs of over £500 or the prospect of the animal being exported back to the country of origin or being euthanised.
Buying from illegal puppy farms and importers also increases the chances of the animal being sick.
The council has had three separate incidents involving counterfeit or incorrect pet passports this year involving a total of six animals which were imported from various European countries.
This is a slight decrease from 2015 when the Council was seizing an average of one animal per month during the first half of the year.
Councillor Glynn Gilfoyle, chair of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Community Safety Committee, said: “Although less illegally imported animals are being seized locally as more are being caught at the point of entry into the UK, buying a dog this way fuels this cruel and potentially dangerous trade.
“Unfortunately, people can be tempted by cheap online deals for a sought after pedigree dog without realising they are buying a pet that has been illegally imported.
“Not only does this trade impact on animal welfare, it increases the buyer’s chances of a much bigger bill further down the line and being in the heart breaking position of handing your pet over to a quarantine for at least three weeks.
“Above all, our priority is to reduce the risk of such animals having rabies when the UK is currently a rabies-free zone.”
The Council has the following tips to avoid buying a dog from an illegal dealer:
• always go to a reputable breeder and be prepared to be put on a waiting list
• visit the puppy at home with its mother to see how the puppy behaves and the conditions it is being raised in
• buy from a Kennel Club Assured Breeder if buying a pedigree dog as these breeders must follow rules to protect the health of the puppies they sell
• imported puppies must be at least 15 weeks old so if they are younger they are illegal
• ask to see the relevant health test certificates for the puppy’s parents
• consider rehoming an older dog from an animal rescue centre.
People can report concerns about an illegal puppy farmer or importer by contacting the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 040506.
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