CRASH: Cows find debris from the planes that collided in the skies above Woodborough in 1966
Residents in Woodborough are putting together plans to commemorate the anniversary of a plane crash that took place in the skies above the village 50 years ago this month.
Two Provost jets collided above Woodborough while taking part in a training exercise on the morning of Thursday, May 26, 1966.
Debris showered down over the village, but was mainly confined to several locations along Main Street, Governors’ field and the playing fields on Lingwood Lane.
One plane cartwheeled across the sky and landed in the orchard at the top of Roe Lane and burst into flames. A wing from the second aircraft fell into the Manor House garden near the road and the tail section ended up in the dyke behind the old vicarage.
Luckily, both pilots survived the crash and no-one was killed in the village below.
TV crews are now planning to visit the village in the weeks leading up to the anniversary to visit crash sites, interview eyewitnesses and talk to both surviving pilots.
The village will also be marking the anniversary with a display of photographs and memorabilia. These will be on display in the Nags Head.
Anyone who would like to be involved in the event can contact Steve Derry on 0115 9654014 or 07930 289302.
Two more people have been charged with the murder of Carlton man Tony Fisher..
The 58-year-old was found dead at his home in Coningswath Road on January 9 this year.
On Friday (May 6, 2015), Jaydon Robert Barton, aged 22, of Curzon Gardens, St Ann’s, and Nathan Barton, also 22, of Heathfield Avenue, Basford, were charged with murder.
Vincent Hawkins, aged 32, of Handel Street, Nottingham, has also been charged with assisting an offender.
All three will appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on Saturday (May 7).
Marcus Barton, 41, of Raymede Drive, Bestwood, was charged with Mr Fisher’s murder in January and remains in custody. He is due to appear at Nottingham Crown Court on Friday 13 May.
A total of 18 people have been arrested during the course of this investigation. Aside from the four people now charged, one 42-year-old man remains on bail pending further enquiries.
All others have been released from their police bail without charge
A Colwick woman and her partner were today jailed after sexually assaulting a vulnerable young female on a Nottingham street.
Michelle Cooper, 50, of Stratford Close, Colwick, and her accomplice Joseph Pendado, 52, from St Anns, were both found guilty of sexual assault and sentenced at Nottingham Crown’ Court earlier today.
Penado also subsequently admitted a charge of possession of an offensive weapon with regards the same incident.
The court heard how Cooper targeted the victim, a woman in her early 20s, in the early hours of July 29, 2015 whilst she was walking alone up Woodborough Road, Nottingham.
The victim had spent the evening in the city centre enjoying a night out with friends and was on her way home when Cooper approached her. Cooper initially acted in a friendly manner, showing concern for her welfare. However, Cooper then told the victim that her husband was coming and a short time later Penado arrived and carried out a sexual assault.
Penado and Cooper then lured the victim into their car and began to drive her around the St Ann’s area before stopping on Manning Street, off Woodborough Road, where all three stepped back out onto the street.
Penado subjected the victim to a further sexual assault and Cooper forced the victim to hand over her mobile phone, before again luring her back into the car and driving off. The scene had drawn the attention of a CCTV operator who had concerns for the young girl and alerted police officers.
Officers quickly attended and the car was stopped close to Woodborough Road. A knife with an eight-inch blade was also later recovered from the boot of the vehicle.
Penado and Cooper denied the sexual assault offences and theft of the victim’s mobile phone but the pair were convicted following a trial in January 2016. Penado subsequently admitted a further charge of possession of a bladed article.
Penado was today sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison and Michelle Cooper to three years in prison.
Det Insp Yvonne Dales said: “This is a concerning case where the two defendants appear to have identified an intoxicated and thereby extremely vulnerable victim to prey on.
“Penado and Cooper will have been fully aware that the victim was in no position to give any consent to anything which was happening to her that night.
“It is distressing to know that there are people out there who will look to take advantage of a lone woman in a vulnerable position.
“We are extremely grateful to the alert and quick-thinking CCTV operator who was able to identify a situation which required police action and quickly inform our officers. As a result, we were able to swiftly make an arrest whilst the offences were taking place.”
Det Con Rebecca Butler paid tribute to the victim for her bravery throughout the court proceedings.
She said: “This case has been particularly harrowing for the victim, not only to have been subjected to such a horrific sexual assault but then to have to re-live it by being shown the CCTV of it happening during the trial.
WARNING: There has been a rise in fake ads for pets have appeared on auction websites
A national fraud agency has issued a warning to animal lovers in Gedling borough after a spate of fake pets appeared for sale online.
Action Fraud has received a rise in the reporting of pets, and in particular puppies and kittens, being advertised for sale via popular online auction websites.
Scammers are placing adverts online using stolen photos of pets claiming they are currently held abroad or somewhere less accessible within the UK.
Once a sale is agreed and payment is made, usually by money transfer or bank transfer, the pet does not materialise. The fraudsters will usually ask for further advanced payments to cover courier charges, shipping fees or vet bills.
Even if further payments are made, the pet will still not materialise as it is likely that the pet does not exist.
Stay within auction guidelines to avoid being scammed:
Be cautious if the seller initially requests payment via one method, but later claims that due to ‘issues with their account’ they will need to take the payment via an alternative method such as a bank transfer.
Consider conducting research on other information provided by the seller, for example a mobile phone number or email address used by the seller could alert you to any negative information associated with the number/email address online.
Request details of the courier company being used and consider researching it.
Agree a suitable time to meet face to face to agree the purchase and to collect the pet. If the seller is reluctant to meet then it could be an indication that the pet does not exist.
A genuine seller should be keen to ensure that the pet is going to a caring and loving new home. If the seller does not express any interest in you and the pet’s new home, be wary.
If you think the purchase price is too good to be true then it probably is, especially if the pet is advertised as a pure-breed.
Do not be afraid to request copies of the pet’s inoculation history, breed paperwork and certification prior to agreeing a sale. If the seller is reluctant or unable to provide this information it could be an indication that either the pet does not exist or the pet has been illegally bred e.g. it originates from a ‘puppy farm’.
A ‘puppy farm’ is a commercial dog breeding enterprise where the sole aim is to maximise profit for the least investment. Commercial dog breeders must be registered with their local authority and undergo regular inspections to ensure that the puppies are bred responsibly and are in turn fit and healthy. Illegally farmed puppies will often be kept in inadequate conditions and are more likely to suffer from ailments and illnesses associated with irresponsible breeding.
When thinking of buying a pet, consider buying them in person from rescue centres or from reputable breeders
To report a fraud and receive a police crime reference number, call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or use our online fraud reporting tool.
Apple are today warning iPhone users in Gedling borough of a scam targeting its customers.
The new phishing scam aims to take advantage of unaware iPhone users as scammers attempt to send them requests for personal information.
Victims of this scam have reported receiving texts from a number claiming to be an official Apple account called “iSupport”.
The scam warns iPhone owners that their iCloud account has been deactivated and asks them to head to an external website and re-enter their personal details.
The message then prompts the user for personal details, writing: “To reactivate your account confirm your details here.”
The text message will then take people to a fake Apple login page, which will ask victims for an Apple ID and password.
A new message that has appeared on Apple’s website explains the dangers.
Apple said: “The iTunes Store will never ask you to provide personal information or sensitive account information (such as passwords or credit card numbers) via email.
“Email messages that contain attachments or links to non-Apple websites are from sources other than Apple, although they may appear to be from the iTunes Store.
“Most often, these attachments are malicious and should not be opened.
“You should never enter your Apple account information on any non-Apple website.”
To report spam or other suspicious emails that you have received in your iCloud.com, me.com or mac.com inbox, please send them to abuse@icloud.com.
CLOSED: The Station Hotel in Newstead shut its doors for the last time two years ago (image courtesy of Google)
A woman from Newstead has launched a petition in the hope locals will back her plans to launch a new micropub in the village.
The village’s only pub, The Station Hotel, closed two years ago, which means residents now have to travel to Annesley Woodhouse for a drink.
Now Lorraine Horrocks has launched an online petition to encourage locals to get behind her idea of establishing a micropub at the village’s sports pavilion – which she says is hardly used.
She said: “Our village has over 1300 adult residents who have little means of connecting with others in their community.
“Our only village pub closed two years ago and is earmarked for demolition despite government policy which states such facilities should be protected in recognition of the vital role they play in communities.
“Driven by the passion I have for this community, I have devised a business plan to establish a micropub with the intention of getting people out of their houses and bringing this community back together.
“It will be a place where people can socialise after a hard day’s work over a pint or two, a place where people can enjoy the cricket matches on a Saturday afternoon and a place where we can reduce the current social isolation faced by many.”
Lorraine has selected the Newstead Sports Pavilion to house her latest venture which she says stands empty for the majority of the year.
Lorraine added: “The petition will demonstrate to Gedling Borough Council and elected members that this community is in favour of this and demand that elected members represent the views of their constituents, support entrepreneurship and allow the pavilion to be leased for use as a micropub to serve its community.”
INSIGHT: (l to r) MP Vernon Coaker, Guide Dogs Mobility Instructor Pete Holdaway, Cllr John Clarke and Mobility Instructor Mary Heffer
Trying to get around the streets of Arnold town centre on a daily basis if you’re blind or visually impaired can be a challenge.
And yesterday MP Vernon Coaker and leader of Gedling Borough Council, John Clarke, experienced what it was like to walk through one of the busiest streets in the town yesterday (29) without being able to see – with only a guide dog to lead the way.
Both undertook a blindfold walk with a guide dog and a long cane to raise awareness of how everyday pavement objects can be hazardous for people with sight loss.
Mr Coaker and Mr Clarke donned blindfolds from High Street, Arnold and headed onto the shopping precinct. They experienced what it is like to navigate a level surface, which pedestrians and vehicles can use at the same time without there being any physical cues like kerbs to inform a person with sight loss that they are entering a shared surface zone. They also negotiated advertising boards and other pavement hazards such as items displayed outside shops.
Charity Guide Dogs is campaigning for clearer footpaths to help pedestrians with a visual impairment to feel more confident in navigating their environment. Cars parked on pavements, wheelie bins, and advertising boards outside shops are just a few of the moving objects that can cause problems and distress. These items can unnecessarily force someone out on to the road and into oncoming traffic. If that person is blind, disabled, elderly or a child they may not be able to confidently negotiate when it would be safe to do so.
CHALLENGE: MP Vernon Coaker, Guide Dogs Mobility Instructor Pete Holdaway, Cllr John Clarke with guide dog Layla at Guide Dogs Blindfold Walk
Vernon Coaker MP said: “Undertaking the walk with a guide dog and a long cane really highlighted to me how everyday objects can cause major issues for someone with sight loss.
“We rely so much on our sight to negotiate around objects but without that sense it can become a minefield. As a community we all need to take more responsibility to keep the footpath clear and to ensure that objects are placed in a systematic approach so they’re easier to navigate.”
Cllr John Clarke added: “Although I know this area extremely well wearing the blindfold was disorientating. I can imagine that being faced with an unexpected object it could easily force someone from their route and in the wrong direction, causing distress.
“Experiencing how someone with sight loss would get cues from the environment such as a kerb edge, tactile paving or crossing point has been invaluable. Particularly in relation to when someone would get information on when it is safe to cross a level surface.”
Gedling Borough Council is committed to making Gedling a more inclusive and embracing location. As part of this they have a policy advisor specifically dedicated to equality, Cllr Roxanne Ellis, who is working with Guide Dogs to help make the borough more accessible for people with sight loss.
Kelly France, engagement officer for Guide Dogs, commented: “Street clutter is a real problem for people with a visual impairment, as 97% of people who are blind or partially sighted regularly encounter problems with pavement obstacles, such as shop advertising boards or pavement café furniture.
“Poorly parked vehicles that block some or the entire pavement cause problems for many pedestrians. It can force people who are blind or partially sighted, parents with pushchairs, wheelchair users, and many others, to walk into the road and into the path of oncoming traffic.
“Research undertaken by Guide Dogs on shared surface streets has shown that 9 out of 10 people with sight loss were concerned about shared surfaces and 6 out of 10 said they avoid them or are very reluctant to use them.”
People in Gedling village are being given the chance to help decide the fate of a building that used to house a popular youth centre.
The Old Station, off Shearing Hill, was home to Gedling Youth Centre for many years, but after the club stopped using the building several years ago, it has remained empty.
Now a meeting is being held to give local residents a chance to have a say about where its future lies.
DISCUSSION: People in Gedling have the chance to decide the fate of the former youth centre building
He said: “The purpose of the meeting is to find a consensus of local feeling as to what might be done with the building and the site taking into account the legal requirements outlined when the original trust was set up to run the youth club. The assets of this centre should remain for the benefit of the local community.”
The meeting will be held on Friday, May 6, at Gedling Memorial Hall, in Main Street, at 7.30pm
OFFER: Scammers are using Facebook to recruit people to sell fake items on eBay
Facebook users in Gedling borough are being recruited to sell empty cereal boxes or no goods at all which they believe to be items such as Apple MacBooks and other electrical items.
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) and Action Fraud say they have noticed a rise in victims being recruited via the social media site to sell items for suspects on eBay – often stating that it is a quick way of making money.
The items are said to be bankrupt stock, purchased via auctions, and need to be sold on quickly. The majority of the items reported have been Apple Mac Book Pro/Electrical Items.
The victim places the items on eBay and once the items are sold, the victim will get paid and transfer the funds to the suspect/recruiter.
Once the suspect/recruiter gets the funds, the purchasers are claiming that they have received empty cereal boxes or often no goods at all, leaving the victim being reported as the actual suspect, and leaving them out of pocket as their account will be debited.
Protect yourself:
Consider conducting research on other information provided by the seller, for example: a mobile phone number or email address could alert you to negative information associated with the number/email address online.
Be very cautious of unsolicited emails or approaches over social media promising opportunities to make easy money.
When accepting offers, verify the company/entity details provided to you and check whether they have been registered in the UK.
If you think the deal or offer is too good to be true then it probably is!
If you, or anyone you know, have been affected by this fraud or any other scam, report it to Action Fraud by calling 0300 123 2040 or visiting www.actionfraud.police.uk.
