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Calverton man jailed for making illegal audiobooks

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Calverton man jailed for making illegal audiobooks

A Calverton man who made more than £50,000 on illegally reproduced audiobooks has been jailed after being convicted under copyright law.

Nottinghamshire Police began their inquiries into the activities of Manrico Toschi in 2012, when they were informed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security of pirated audiobooks for sale for online. The audiobooks in question had been copied from material produced exclusively for disabled U.S. citizens.

An investigation by the East Midland Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) into the 43-year-old’s online activities revealed more than 10,000 audiobooks in his digital library, dating between January 2008 and June 2014. These were stored within his home computer and on six other hard drives.

Initially Toschi traded under his own name, but following cease and desist notices from the authorities in 2012, he found a new way to continue his criminal enterprise. Using the pseudonym Lee Sharpe, he opened a new bank account and advertised pirated audiobooks across the globe under that name.

One such title was a Terry Pratchett audiobook, which featured a compilation of 47 of the Discworld novels, published by Penguin Random House.

Toschi, of Main Street in Calverton, invested the takings from his illicit business in tax efficient savings accounts and also bought a second property in Nottingham, which he subsequently let.

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Mapperley hospice to shine a light in memory of loved ones

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Mapperley hospice to shine a light in memory of loved ones

Two remembrance events are being organised by a Mapperley-based charity for family and friends to celebrate the lives of loved ones who have died. 

The Light Up a Life events will take place at Nottingham Castle on Sunday, November 27 at 3.30pm and at Nottinghamshire Hospice in Mapperley on Sunday, December 4, at 3pm.

They will provide people with the opportunity to celebrate and remember loved ones by dedicating a light on special Christmas trees which will remain lit over the festive period.

The trees will be lit during ceremonies at the events, followed by readings and Christmas carols. Dedications will also be placed in a book of remembrance which will remain on display at the hospice on Woodborough Road.

Jean Edwards, whose husband Paul was cared for by Nottinghamshire Hospice said: “I’m supporting Nottinghamshire Hospice’s Light Up a Life appeal because of the care and love we received and because of the kindness, loyalty and professionalism the nurses gave to us.

“It will be very touching to see so many people coming together to remember their loved ones. It gives me great comfort to know that by supporting Light Up a Life, it will enable the hospice to continue providing care and support to others who need it.”

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Police release CCTV images of man following Arnold theft

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Police release CCTV images of man following Arnold theft

Police have today released CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to following a series of burglaries in Nottingham – including one in Arnold.

Cash was taken from an office room on Front Street in Arnold before 2pm on Monday, October 17.

Police also want to speak to him about a series of other burglaries across Nottingham

These include:

  • Phones and cash being taken from an office on Garage Medway Street at around 3pm on Friday, September 30.
  • Mobile phones and a purse taken from a staff room on Angel Row just before 2pm on Wednesday, October 5.
  • A wallet being taken from inside a flat on Fletcher gate at around 10.40am on Thursday, October 13.
  • An attempted burglary at a hair salon on Glasshouse Street around 9.45am on Thursday, October 13.

The man in the video is described as black, around 30 – 40 years of age, medium build and being around 6ft tall.

If you recognise him or have any information that can help please contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting incident 430 of 17 October.

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MATCH REPORT: Carlton Town 1 – 1 Lincoln United FC

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MATCH REPORT: Carlton Town 1 – 1 Lincoln United FC
Carlton have so far endured a season filled with lack-lustre performances and disappointing results, but Saturday’s performance will have instilled faith amongst Millers supporters, writes Josh Hodgson.
Hooton and Mellors-Blair made their debuts for the home team and the former opened the scoring mid way through the first half. A well-weighted
ball from Danny Elliot, finding the striker to give him a goal on his debut. Lincoln had chances of their own but at half time it was Carlton who held the 1-0 advantage.
The second half resumed, this time with Lincoln in control and it wasn’t long before the away side found a way through. Jordan Hempenstall equalised for the visitors catching the Carlton defence out of position. This drew a reaction out of the Millers who saw a chance from Eddie Schoenecker cleared off the line.
At the close of the game Hooton almost made his debut brace was it not for a save from Philip McGann in net for United.
1-1 at full time but glimpses of things to come for home fans.
Man of the Match: Aaron Hooton
Entertainment factor: 3/5

New benefit cap comes into force from today

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New benefit cap comes into force from today

A new benefit cap comes into effect from today (7), meaning the total amount workless households in Gedling borough can receive in benefits will be limited to £20,000.

Before the benefit cap, there was no limit on the amount households could claim in state support, which often left no incentive for people to find work.

The government said that the benefit cap is based on a clear principle that work should always pay more than welfare.

The today said that evidence shows that since its introduction in April 2013, the benefit cap has provided a clear incentive for those who can work to move off welfare and into the security of a job.

New figures show that almost 23,500 households who previously had their benefits capped have moved into employment.

Secretary of State Damian Green said: “Each statistic represents a person who has moved into employment and can now enjoy the security and dignity that work brings.

“By making sure that those people who are out of work are faced with the same choices as those who are in work, the benefit cap has been a real success.

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Residents invited to have say on plans to sell off Mapperley community centre

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Residents invited to have say on plans to sell off Mapperley community centre

A council is urging residents to have their say on proposals to sell off a community centre in Mapperley.

Gedling Borough Council has sent a letter to local residents this week outlining reasons why the community centre in Haywood Road needs to be sold off.

In the letter, seen by Gedling Eye, the council states: “The cost of buildings that we run is one of our most significant outgoings which is why we’ve been looking into which buildings to keep, which need money spending on them and which could be operated in a different way.

“Haywood Road Community Centre is approximately 100 years old and is in need of significant investment to bring it up to modern standards.

“Gedling Borough Council has relatively few sites in its ownership that it is able to sell to generate money to invest in local services or to prevent reductions in local services. Haywood Road Community Centre is one of those sites, being potentially suitable for a small housing development.”

The council has announced that their cabinet will be asked to consider selling the community centre in February next year.

They say the key factors for the sale are an estimated capital receipt in the region of £500,000; the estimated cost of repairs and refurbishment to the community centre in the region of £100,000 and also an opportunity to provide up to 11 new family homes.

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TIS continues strategy for growth with investment in Auto Doors division

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TIS continues strategy for growth with investment in Auto Doors division

A firm appointed by Gedling Homes to provide automatic doors at one of their retirement complexes has made three new appointments.

Mansfield-based TIS has appointed Alistair Murray, Marc Jago and Craig Kennedy who will form the new Auto Doors division at the firm

Though TIS have always offered automatic doors, the installation, service and maintenance was previously delivered by a strategic partner.

Managing director of combined services, James Twigg, said: “I am absolutely delighted to have both Alistair and Marc join TIS at a very exciting time for the business. They can both see the future vision and direction for TIS and they cannot wait to get started.

“Whilst we have offered automatic door services through our partners previously we have never had control over the quality of our delivery and we have never focused on it properly. This is a huge step forward for TIS and we are all thrilled to see what they can bring to our full suite of security systems services.

“We have confidence and belief in the growth and potential of the new division which will enable our own team to be in full control of the delivery of our internal objectives. This investment is expected to provide the combined services division with the first-class support in service delivery of automatic doors it has craved.”

Alistair Murray has worked in the automatic door industry for 27 years, his career taking him from apprentice to contracts manager.

The introduction of this new division will support some of its current clients, such as Sheffield City Council and Nottingham City Homes, who have been introducing door automation across many of their sites.

TIS have many projects planned for the next 12 months, including automation to the Scooter Stores at Keverne Court and Hazelhurst Gardens for Nottingham City Homes (NCH), automatic doors at Seagrave Court (Gedling Homes) and the servicing of the entire NCH auto door stock in February 2017.

TIS are specialists in the installation, repair and planned preventative maintenance of all types of automatic doors, including automatic sliding doors, automatic swing doors, aluminium manual doors and timber and steel fire doors.

Popular nurse to bow out from hospice work in style with fundraising feast

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Popular nurse to bow out from hospice work in style with fundraising feast

A hospice nurse is holding a fundraising feast at a Gedling restaurant to mark her retirement after 12 years of service.

Nottinghamshire Hospice at Home nurse Penny Astill is celebrating her retirement in style by holding a charity meal at Amore’s restaurant in Gedlingon Wednesday, November 16, from 7pm.

Penny, who’s worked for Nottinghamshire Hospice for 12 years after retiring as a district nurse, said the job had given her what she missed from nursing.

She said: “When patients say things like ‘I’m so glad you were there when Mum died’, you just feel as though you’re helping, and helping people to die at home, if that’s what they want. Some people are really frightened of that, and we’re here to make it not so frightening.”

As well as the Hospice at Home service, Nottinghamshire Hospice also provides day therapy, including complementary massage, physiotherapy and counselling to give patients, their families and carers the full range of support available.

Penny wants her farewell celebration to raise money so that Nottinghamshire Hospice can continue to support local people with life-limiting illnesses, who depend on the warmth and dedication of Hospice staff like herself.

Amore’s Gedling, a family-run restaurant serving authentic Italian dishes, are putting on a special menu for the occasion including dishes like delicious antipasti and fresh sea bass in lemon sauce, with three courses for just £23. The restaurant seats up to 80, so anyone who would like to support the Hospice is welcome.

For tickets, book online at http://www.nottshospiceevents.org/events/2016/11/1/pennys-fabulous-fundraising-feast, contact Nottinghamshire Hospice Fundraising on 0115 910 1008 or call Penny Astill on 07811479221 for more information.

Campaigners to fight plans for green belt housing in Gedling

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Campaigners to fight plans for green belt housing in Gedling

Angry residents from a Gedling community say they will fiercely fight plans to build new homes on their doorstep.

Gedling Borough Council are proposing to use land at Willow Farm to build 110 homes – as outlined in their Gedling Borough Local Planning Document.

But residents have now come together to form The Willow Farm Action Group to fight proposals.

A large number of objections to this proposal were submitted during the Gedling Borough Council’s period of consultation, which ran last summer, including a petition signed by 121 local residents and an objection raised by the local Willow Farm Primary School.

But despite strong opposition, the group say the council have left their plans for this site unaltered and have submitted the Local Planning Document 2016 to an Independent Planning Inspector for assessment.

A spokesman for the group told Gedling Eye: “The Willow Farm green belt land has been owned by a local building firm for many years and our Group believe that their ownership of the land is a clear indication of the industry’s view that if you purchase green belt land and wait long enough, this land will be surrendered for house building by local planning authorities.

“We are motivated by a strong desire to preserve our Green Belt and to speak up for a community who have overwhelmingly, in a Gedling Borough Council opinion survey published in 2014, expressed the need to protect this vital part of our landscape’”

The action group has now also contacted Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government after comments he made recently about the need to protect green belt land in communities.

Gedling Borough Council today told Gedling Eye that they plan to listen to the concerns of local residents at a number of hearing sessions they will be hold in the New Year.

A council spokesperson said: “The borough has a challenging housing target of 7,250 new homes to deliver by 2028 and this cannot be delivered without the use of greenbelt sites.

“We have gone through a rigorous site selection process to identify sites, including the Willow Farm site.

“The concerns raised by residents about Willow Farm during the consultation stage earlier in the year have been carefully considered.  All comments received have been passed to the Planning Inspector who is now examining the Local Planning Document.

“As part of this process, hearing sessions will take place in the New Year. This process will allow for people to voice any issues or concerns they have to an independent Inspector who will then decide if the plan should be adopted.

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