EVEN: Carlton secure a point against Coalville Town (Photo: Lou Lardi)
A Danny Gordon goal direct from a corner saw Carlton Town draw 1-1 with play-off bound Coalville Town in an entertaining draw at Stoke Lane.
The equaliser was no more than the Millers deserved as they more than matched their opponents throughout.
In a first half of few chances Carlton’s only effort on goal saw Sean Bowles comfortably save from Josh Rae, whilst the Ravens went closest when Calum Woodward’s fierce shot was well-held by Jack Steggles.
Coalville took the lead on 49 minutes when Nathan Watson headed home Aaron Hooton’s pinpoint cross.
Carlton hit back and after Anthony Dwyer’s effort went just wide, Gordon’s corner flew past Bowles after Liam Walshe tried to head away.
The Millers poured forward looking for a winner and almost got it on 82 minutes when a 25-yard Gordon free kick crashed against the crossbar, but Coalville were able to hold on to their point.
PILGRIMAGE: Many Muslims will make the trip of a lifetime to Mecca in autumn
Muslims in Gedling borough are being warned about fraudsters trying to con them out of cash by offering bogus travel packages to Mecca – the birthplace of Islam.
Police forces across the country, including Nottinghamshire, have teamed up and launched a campaign to tackle criminals preying on Muslims preparing to perform Hajj in the autumn.
Between April 1, 2015 and March 31, 2016 there were 49 reports of Hajj fraud (average loss of £2,651) made to Action Fraud, marking a 33% drop on the previous year’s reporting figures.
However, law enforcement and figures within the Muslim community remain convinced these numbers represent just the tip of the iceberg, with many victims feeling too embarrassed, ashamed or frightened to report what has happened to them.
People booking package trips with flights this autumn are being advised to make sure the firm they use is covered by the ATOL scheme – and to not use cash or a direct bank transfer for payment.
City of London Police Commander Chris Greany, who is the Police National Coordinator for Economic Crime, said: “Many victims will have saved for years to be able to afford to travel to Saudi Arabia and as a result will be absolutely devastated when they find out that they have in fact been conned by fraudsters.
A man from Gedling who sexually abused a child over several years has been jailed.
Andrew Tizzard, 48, was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Friday (April 15).
He was found guilty of 10 sexual offences against a boy under the age of 16 following a trial at Nottingham Crown Court.
Tizzard, formerly of St Michael’s Avenue, Gedling, first assaulted the boy when he was just eight-years-old and he continued to abuse him into his early teens.
SUCCESS: The majority of children will be attending their preferred primary school in Nottinghamshire
An overwhelming majority of Nottinghamshire youngsters have landed a place at one of their preferred schools today.
Nottingham County Council today contacted 9275 parents to let them know which primary school their child would be attending in September 2016
This year, 92% of parents have secured a place at their first choice of primary school for their children. 98% have been offered a place at one of the schools on their preferred list.
This year shows an increase in the number of applications received before the closing date.
207 (2.2% of applicants) have been offered a place at a school they didn’t state on their application. And nearly 62% of these parents only made a single preference.
The County Council said it had done all it could to ensure parents send their child to a school they wanted.
Committee chairman for children and young people’s services Councillor John Peck said: “The situation as a whole continues to be encouraging as the majority of parents will be getting a school for which they made a choice.
“I’m very happy that every child in Nottinghamshire, whose parents applied within the deadline date, will have a primary school place in September 2016”
The Council has invested nearly £37m over the last two years and has been allocated £20.45m from central government for additional primary and secondary places for admissions from September 2019.
He council has assured late applicants that a school place would be available for their child in September 2016. Late applications and changes to preferences will be processed after May 3, 2016.
Parents have a right to appeal about their child’s school place and all appeals are wholly independent.
A Gedling band or musician could soon be following in the footsteps of Happy Mondays, Calvin Harris and Blondie by playing the main stage at Splendour – a prize up for grabs in a local talent competition.
Organised by community project NUSIC, The Future Sound of Nottingham (FSN) will give one Nottinghamshire act the chance to perform the opening slot on the main stage at the festival on Saturday, July 23.
Open to entrants now, the first round of FSN invites local bands and artists of all genres to send in demos for a panel of industry judges.
The winning act will this year join Grammy Award winner and Splendour headliner Jess Glynne, The Human League, UB40, Jamie Lawson, Turin Brakes, Jeremy Loops as well as local rising star, earmarked as one to watch, Ady Suleiman on the main stage.
Entries for the first round will close on Monday 2nd May and finalists will be expected to battle it out on the main stage at Rock City on Sunday 19th June where the public and an independent panel of judges will decide the winner.
Mark Del, of NUSIC, said: “The Future Sound of Nottingham presents Notts musicians with several huge opportunities. From playing Rock City’s main stage, a gig many have called ‘the best night of their live’, to getting their music in front of industry people who can help them make a living doing what they love.”
DHP Family’s George Akins added: “Once again we’re delighted to be working alongside NUSIC in a search to find Nottinghamshire’s best talent, with a unique opportunity to perform on stage at Splendour next to national and international acts.
“The county has some truly talented stars and last year’s Future Sound of Nottingham winner, Suspect Alibi, enjoyed time in the spotlight and are now looking forward to releasing a brand new single this April.”
Promoter DHP Family, in partnership with Nottingham City Council, recently announced the full line up for this year’s Splendour Festival with a strong mix of heritage and contemporary acts. Confetti, Gem 106 FM and Nottingham Trent University are all on board as festival partners too.
Alongside main stage artists, over on the Confetti Stage is multi-million selling megaband The Darkness, The Fratellis, The Rifles, Stiff Little Fingers, Louis Berry, These Your Children and Eyre Llew, while British folk singer Will Varley, Brad Dear, Tom McCartney, Bru-C, Ellie Keegan, Josh Wheatley, Raphael Blake and Lowrie add to a fantastic line up on the Acoustic Rooms stage.
NUSIC is dedicated to all things ‘Notts, Musical and New’ and aims to support unsigned musicians from the county. With thanks to Nottingham Music Hub and Nottinghamshire Music Hub, Future Sound of Nottingham is now back for its eighth year.
Tickets for Splendour are on sale now and start at just £20.
Those who sign up become accredited as breastfeeding-friendly places and have to make sure they have spaces that are welcoming for parents, staff that are supportive and also offer an acceptable standard of cleanliness and facilities.
Those accredited by the council display a sticker in the front window to let customers know.
SCHEME: Gedling Borough Council is encouraging local businesses to be breastfeeding friendly
Leisure centres in the borough and the civic centre in Arnold are now also accredited as part of the council’s pledge to be a breastfeeding friendly organisation.
The Milk Lounge is the first business to become an accredited breastfeeding friendly organisation in the borough and is opening to the public on April 20. The lounge caters for mothers with babies providing changing rooms, feeding rooms, toddler activities and healthy food options.
Portfolio Holder for Housing, Health and Well Being, Councillor Henry Wheeler said: “We’re very pleased to be launching the accreditation programme and welcome our first business, the Milk Lounge, to the scheme. This will give parents reassurance where they see the breastfeeding friendly sticker that they can go in and breastfeed in comfort.”
Charlotte Purdie, owner of The Milk Lounge said: “I’m delighted to be the first business to be accredited by Gedling Borough Council and it’s great that I can show customers who visit the lounge that they’re coming to a business that is welcoming and can cater for their needs.”
Gedling borough residents will celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday at a special beacon lighting ceremony later this month.
The beacon will be lit on the top of Gedling Country Park on Thursday, April 21. The event will begin at 6.30pm with the beacon being lit at 7.30pm. Entertainment will be provided by Carlton Brass and refreshments will also be available.
CELEBRATION: A beacon will be lit in Gedling Country Park to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday.
The council will be joining over 1,000 sites lighting beacons across the UK as part of the landmark birthday celebrations. The lighting of the beacon is a long and unbroken tradition to celebrate Royal jubilees, weddings, coronations and special birthdays.
Anyone attending the event is advised to bring suitable clothing and torches as the park will get dark when the event finishes at 8.30pm.
Parking is limited on Spring Lane and Lambley Lane so people are advised to travel to the event by foot or by public transport.
A Rochdale man who stole gold jewellery from a house in Lambley has been jailed for four years.
Thomas Hallissey, of Wren Green in Rochdale, travelled to Nottingham to target Asian families for their gold jewellery.
He smashed a window on the first floor of a house in Spring Lane, Lambley, on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 and stole gold jewellery.
The following Tuesday (23 February 23, 2016) he used extendable ladders to access a first floor window of a house in Gunnersbury Way, Nuthall. Cash and gold jewellery were stolen.
In both incidents residents returned to find their homes ransacked.
The 48-year-old was identified through DNA left at the scene along with CCTV footage.
Hallissey previously admitted two counts of burglary and theft and was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on Thursday 7 April 2016.
A Nottingham man who swindled cash out of elderly residents in Sherwood has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.
Afran Chaudry knocked on the doors of pensioners in Sherwood, Forest Fields and Whitemoor between November 2015 and March this year claiming to be locked out of his home in Bulwell.
He would ask residents if he could use their phone to call a relative and also then borrow money for a taxi home – which he promised to bring straight back. They would never hear from him again.
JAILED: Arfan Chaudry
The 43-year old previously admitted six counts of fraud by false reputation and a burglary and theft offence.
On Monday (April 11, 2016,) Chaudry, of Rosegarth Walk, Bulwell, was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court to two-and-a-half years in prison.
Detective Inspector Amy Styles, of Radford Road CID, said: “Chaudry’s convictions are thanks to timely incident reporting from the community, and the linking of these similar crimes by officers.
“These offences were committed against some of our most vulnerable residents, with Chaudry preying on their kindness. An intrusive ordeal that has left many of them feeling both embarrassed and annoyed that their goodwill was abused in this way.”
SCAMMERS are targeting people in Gedling borough expecting to make a payment for property repairs.
The fraudsters have been contacting people on email, pretending to be the tradesman who recently completed work at the property. They use a similar email address to that of the genuine tradesman.
They will ask for payment for the completed work to be made using bank transfer. Once payment is made, victims only realise they have been deceived when the genuine tradesman requests payment for their services.
A spokesman from Action Fraud said: “Always check the email address is exactly the same as previous correspondence with the genuine contact. For any request for payment via email, verify the validity of the request with a phone call to the person who carried out the work.”
