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11 suspects charged over Notts drug conspiracy after police raids on Arnold and Carlton properties

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11 suspects charged over Notts drug conspiracy after police raids on Arnold and Carlton properties

Eleven suspects have been charged with drug offences after a series of warrants were executed – with properties in Arnold and Carlton being raided.

Officers acting on intelligence also carried out searches at addresses in Bingham, Pinxton, St Ann’s and West Bridgford on Monday 17 and Tuesday, March 18.

Police teams also attended properties in Bolton and Cheshire.

The suspects appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court on 19 and 20 March for their first hearing. 

  • Kaci-Leigh Stones, aged 20, of Gardendale Avenue, Nottingham, has been charged with conspiracy to supply the Class A drug cocaine and Class B drug cannabis.
  • Leiran Dawes, aged 31, of Fraser Road, Carlton, has been charged with conspiracy to supply the Class A drug cocaine and Class B drug cannabis.
  • Shiero Marquis, aged 35 of Oxclose Lane, Arnold, has been charged with conspiracy to supply the Class A drug cocaine and Class B drug cannabis.
  • Shaun Lau, aged 36, of Burmese Road, Pinxton, has been charged with conspiracy to supply the Class A drug cocaine and Class B drug cannabis.
  • Hayley Price, aged 37, of Costock Avenue, Nottingham, has been charged with conspiracy to supply the Class A drug cocaine and Class B drug cannabis. 
  • Daniel Yeboah, aged 42, of no fixed abode, has been charged with conspiracy to supply the Class A drug cocaine and Class B drug cannabis.
  • Milee Munroe, aged 49, of Belvoir Vale Grove, Bingham, has been charged with conspiracy to supply the Class A drug cocaine and Class B drug cannabis.
  • Raheeb Ibrahim, aged 28, of Dirkhill Street, Bradford, has been charged with conspiracy to supply the Class A drug cocaine.
  • Mohammed Waheed, aged 36, of Tonge Moor Road, Bolton, has been charged with conspiracy to supply the Class A drug cocaine.
  • Angela Price, aged 60, of Greythorn Drive, West Bridgford, has been charged with conspiracy to supply the Class A drug cocaine.
  • Nicholas Jones, aged 38, of Alferton Road, Nottingham, has been charged with conspiracy to supply the Class B drug cannabis.

Lau and Hayley Price have also been charged with conspiracy to smuggle Class B and Class C drugs into prison.

Hayley Price, Angela Price and Yeboah have faced further charges for the conspiracy to fraudulently evade a prohibition on the importation of a Class A and Class B drug.

Lau, Hayley Price and Stones have been charged with conspiracy to commit robbery.

Lau has been charged with the alleged failure to comply with a serious crime prevention order.

Lau, Marquis, Hayley Price, Yeboah, Angela Price, Waheed and Jones were remanded in custody until their next court appearance.

Stones, Munroe, Ibrahim and Dawes remain on conditional bail.

The group are due to appear in Nottingham Crown Court on April 16. 

Detective Constable Ben Jowett, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “Drugs have a detrimental impact on lives and communities, and we are dedicated to disrupting their supply.

“I would like to thank all of our police teams who worked diligently across our investigation to put eleven suspects before the court.”

Prove you are fixing potholes or lose funding, Starmer tells local councils

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Prove you are fixing potholes or lose funding, Starmer tells local councils

The government has told local councils they must start publishing data on how many roads they have repaired risk losing their share of an extra £500m set aside for tackling the ‘pothole plague’

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced said councils will start to get their share of a £1.6bn road maintenance pot from mid-April.

But to keep their hands on the extra cash, local authorities must publish annual reports detailing progress on pothole fixing or face losing a quarter of their full allocation.

All local authorities who are eligible will get 75% of the extra £500m promised in last autumn’s budget. The remaining 25% could be withheld.

Funding that is held back will be redistributed to councils that have proven to have made the required progress.

The DfT said councils’ road maintenance progress reports must be published by the end of June and say how much they are spending, how many potholes they have filled, how they are minimising roadwork disruption, and what their long-term road maintenance plans are.

By the end of October, councils must also demonstrate that local communities have been consulted on where repairs should take place.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said broken roads were “not only risking lives but also cost working families, drivers and businesses hundreds – if not thousands of pounds – in avoidable vehicle repairs”.

He added that councils have the cash to get on with the job.

According to data from the RAC, there are six potholes for every mile of road in England and Wales.

During the election campaign, Labour pledged to repair up to a million potholes a year in England.

CCTV appeal as man tries to spend £2,000 at Colwick store using stolen iPhone

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CCTV appeal as man tries to spend £2,000 at Colwick store using stolen iPhone

Police have issued an image of a man they’d like to identify after a shopper tried to spend £2,000 using a stolen iPhone at a Colwick store.

A woman was enjoying a night out in Nottingham when she realised her phone was no longer in her jacket pocket.

Following inquiries, officers found a shopper had tried to use the stolen phone to buy £2,000 worth of goods at an Argos store in Colwick later that morning on February 16.

PHOTO: Notts Police
PHOTO: Notts Police

Thankfully the attempt was declined as the victim had managed to cancel her Apple Pay account in time.

Officers are keen to speak to the man in this image as it is believed he will be able to assist their inquiries into the matter.

PC Matthew Fisher, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “We believe the man pictured may have information relevant to the investigation into the theft and subsequent attempted fraud, and are appealing for him, or anyone who recognises him, to get in touch.

“Losing a phone or having it stolen can be very distressing and we’d encourage people to create strong passwords and passcodes to maximise the chances of keeping devices safe should they fall into the wrong hands.”

Anyone who recognises the man is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101 quoting crime reference 23000203287.

More than 40 Gedling borough roads to be improved using £72.7million highways improvement fund

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More than 40 Gedling borough roads to be improved using £72.7million highways improvement fund

More than 40 roads in the borough across Gedling borough are to be improved over the next two years after the county council announced it would be investing £72.7million in highways improvements.

Nottinghamshire County Council said the cash has come from £52.4 million of capital investment and £20.3 million of revenue funding.

The money will also pay for improvements to pavements at £3.975 million, highways drainage at £2.03 million (including enhanced gully clearing), and other essential highway assets such as bridges, street lighting, and traffic signals, totalling £7.575 million.

Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, Cllr Sam Smith said: “I know resurfacing more of our roads is the number one priority or our residents and that is why it is this council’s priority as well. 

“We know particularly that potholes are the source of so much frustration for the public so we are committed to making sure this investment can be used to address improvements needed across our entire network. Whilst the funding invested will help to address some of the worst affected roads it will also mean we can carry out essential preventative works to avoid further deterioration”. 

Councillor Neil Clarke said: “The works will incorporate both resurfacing projects and other treatments aimed at improving roads in poor condition. These will include preventative treatments such as surface dressing and micro-asphalt designed to extend the life of the network by preventing further deterioration taking a more long-term approach to highways maintenance”. 

Here are the proposed list of Gedling borough highways maintenance schemes planned for 2025/26, but they are subject to further scrutiny and confirmation. 

Arnold Lane, Gedling – Surface rejuvenationFrom B684 Plains Road to A6211 Colliery Way
A612 Nottingham Road, Gedling – Surface preservationFrom Stoke Lane to surface change at Woodside Road
A612 Church Road Road, Burton Joyce – Surface preservationFrom Station Road to surface change at Shaftesbury Avenue. Incl Meadow Lane
Bretton Road, Ravenshead – ResurfacingFrom Main Road to Chapel Lane
Pinfold Close and Pinfold Crescent, Woodborough – ResurfacingWhole length
Grantham Railway Bridge, Colwick – monitoring – Bridge bearings and abutment
Woodborough – General drainage repairs and improvements
Burton Joyce – General drainage repairs and improvements
A60 Leapool roundabout – Drainage repairs
Nottingham Road / High Street junction, Arnold – ResurfacingFrom Charles Street to include High Street junction and Arnot Hill Road (continuation)
Brookfield Road, Arnold – Column replacement
Digby Avenue, Gedling – ResurfacingWhole road length – From Hazel Grove to Westdale Lane East
C166 Westdale Lane East, Gedling – ResurfacingFrom Cavendish Road to Besecar Avenue
A612 Colwick Loop Road, Netherfield – ResurfacingFrom surface change at Sainsbury / MKM junction travelling east to surface change over the bridge
Oakwood Drive, Ravenshead – ResurfacingWhole road length
Priory Avenue, Ravenshead – ResurfacingWhole road length
Chapel Lane, Ravenshead – Surface dressingWhole road length
A614 Ollerton Road – Surface dresssingB684 Lime Lane to Burntstump Hill
Copse Close, Burton Joyce – Micro asphaltWhole road length
Covert Close, Burton Joyce – Micro asphaltFrom Padleys Lane to opposite No 3
Hillcrest Gardens, Burton Joyce – Micro asphaltFrom Fox Hill Road to end
Maris Drive, Burton Joyce – Micro asphaltWhole road length
Clifton Grove, Gedling – Micro asphaltWhole road length
Hucknall Crescent, Gedling – Micro asphaltWhole road length
Linby Close, Gedling – Micro asphaltWhole road length
Perlethorpe Close, Gedling – Micro asphaltWhole road length
Perlethorpe Crescent, Gedling – Micro asphaltWhole road length
Perlethorpe Drive, Gedling – Micro asphaltWhole road length
Storey Avenue, Gedling – Micro asphaltWhole road length
Beck Avenue, Calverton – Micro asphaltTie in with Thorndale Road
Forge Avenue, Calverton – Micro asphaltTie in with Thorndale Road
Foxwood Grove, Calverton – Micro asphaltTie in with Thorndale Road
Holt Grove, Calverton – Micro asphaltTie in with Thorndale Road
Mere Avenue, Calverton – Micro asphaltTie in with Thorndale Road
Salterford Avenue, Calverton – Micro asphaltTie in with Thorndale Road
Sherwood Grove, Calverton – Micro asphaltTie in with Thorndale Road
Thorndale Road, Calverton – Micro asphaltWhole road length
Tithe Lane, Calverton – Micro asphaltTie in with Thorndale Road
Walnut Grove, Calverton – Micro asphaltTie in with Thorndale Road
Watchwood Grove, Calverton – Micro asphaltTie in with Thorndale Road
Wood Grove, Calverton – Micro asphaltTie in with Thorndale Road
A6211 Colliery Way (GAR), Gedling – Surface rejuvenationFrom A612 Colwick Loop Road to B684 Mapperley Plains
B684 Plains Road, Mapperley – Surface rejuvenationFrom Westdale Lane to Arnold Lane junction

Councillor secures funding for study into ‘critical’ fourth Trent crossing at Colwick

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Councillor secures funding for study into ‘critical’ fourth Trent crossing at Colwick

A funding package has been confirmed to allow a feasibility study into creating a fourth Trent crossing at Colwick.

The study, which will assess the potential for a new bridge, will be paid for by the East Midlands Combined County Authority’s (EMCCA) City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) revenue funding allocation.

The confirmation follows a letter sent by Cllr Mike Adams urging investment in this critical transport link.

Cllr Adams, who represents Carlton East on Nottinghamshire County Council, has long championed the need for a new bridge to alleviate congestion and improve connectivity for communities including Colwick, Netherfield, Gedling, Stoke Bardolph, Rivendell, and Burton Joyce.

“This is a really important milestone in the campaign for a fourth Trent crossing,” said Cllr Adams. “I have been fighting for this on behalf of local residents and businesses for years, and I’m delighted that my calls—backed by former Gedling MP Tom Randall—have been heard.

“This feasibility study is the first crucial step toward delivering real transport improvements that will ease congestion, boost economic growth, and create new job opportunities for our area.”

Leader of Nottinghamshire County Council, Cllr Sam Smith, confirmed that the feasibility study will be carried out by the Council, using part of the £1 million funding package allocated for transport development projects across the region.

He said: “This study is an essential step in addressing growing traffic pressures on the A612 and wider road network, I’d like to thank Cllr Adams for the role he has played in making this happen”

Cllr Adams added. “With traffic volumes increasing by 12.5% over the past year, commuters and businesses are facing daily delays, while HGVs are diverting through nearby villages, causing further disruption. A new crossing would be a game-changer, improving journey times and reducing pressure on local roads.”

The feasibility study will form part of a broader programme of transport development projects being supported by EMCCA funding.

“This is just the beginning,” Cllr Adams added.

“I will continue to push this project forward to ensure that it moves beyond feasibility and into real delivery. I look forward to seeing the study’s findings and working with all stakeholders to make this long-overdue infrastructure a reality.”

Further updates on the feasibility study and the wider transport investment programme are expected later in the year.

Three arrested after spate of BB gun shootings at cars, buildings and bus stops in Arnold and Calverton

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Three arrested after spate of BB gun shootings at cars, buildings and bus stops in Arnold and Calverton

Three men have been arrested following a spate of suspected BB gun shootings at cars, buildings and bus stops in Arnold and Calverton.

Officers have been investigating after reports of a spate of criminal damage in the area between March 13 and 20.

Properties in Bestwood and Sherwood were also targeted

A number of car windows, home windows and bus stops are reported to have been smashed and ball bearings have been recovered from some of the scenes.

No serious injuries have been reported following the incidents but neighbourhood policing teams have increased patrols.

Inquiries will continue locally as officers trawl through CCTV and doorbell footage in the areas affected.

Three men were arrested after police stopped a car in Daleside Road, Nottingham, around 9.10pm on Thursday (20 March).

The suspects, aged 18, 20 and 29, have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and criminal damage.

They remain in custody.

Detective Inspector James Oakton, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:

“We are taking these incidents extremely seriously and detectives are working hard on the investigation.

“High-visibility patrols have been put in place in the areas affected and I’d urge anyone with concerns to speak to an officer.

“While we do not believe anyone has been injured, considerable damage has been caused to people’s homes and cars and these incidents will have caused distress.

“These arrests are an important development but we still want to hear from anyone with any information or relevant CCTV, doorbell, dashcam or mobile phone footage.”

Anyone who can assist should call police on 101, quoting incident number 152 of 20 March 2025, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Work set to start on £100,000 revamp of Carlton play park

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Work set to start on £100,000 revamp of Carlton play park

£100,000 is to be spent to upgrade a Carlton play park

Work to transform Valley Road Playground will begin on March 24, thanks to a grant from FCC Communities Foundation.

The improvements will see new play equipment installed, including a 30m zip line, swings, monkey bars, and a range of accessible and inclusive facilities such as a wheelchair-accessible seesaw, two DDA-compliant trampolines, a basket swing, and interactive play panels. Some of the existing equipment and flooring will also be refurbished.

To accommodate these developments, the playground will be temporarily closed for approximately 4-6 weeks from 24th March. However, it is expected that the completed project will offer long-term benefits and enjoyment for local families.

Penny Horne, FCC Communities Foundation Grant Manager, says: “We’re delighted to be supporting the Carlton – Valley Road Recreation Ground Play Area Refurbishment project and pleased our funding will provide such a fantastic facility for children and young families within Carlton and the surrounding neighbourhoods.FCC Communities Foundation is always happy to consider grant applications for projects that make a difference to local communities and we’re really looking forward to seeing this one take shape soon.”

Marie Spinks, Chair of the Friends of Valley Road Playing Field, said: “This project has been a long time in the making, and we’re so excited to see it finally come to life. The local community has been incredibly supportive, and we can’t wait to welcome families back to enjoy the new and improved playground.”

Councillor Viv McCrossen Portfolio Holder for Climate Change and Natural Habitat, said:
“Investing in our parks and play areas is a priority for Gedling Borough Council. We know how valued these spaces are by our residents, and this project, in partnership with FCC Communities Foundation and the Friends of Valley Road, will ensure the playground is a fantastic space for children of all abilities to enjoy.”

The park is leased to Gedling Borough Council by Nottinghamshire County Council, which has also supported the project.

Letters: A tram to Gedling is ‘much needed’

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Letters: A tram to Gedling is ‘much needed’

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Tram to Gedling ‘much needed’

Sir,

As always, when the subject of a tram to Gedling is brought up all the motorists moan ‘it’s not needed – of course it is.

‘Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it’, my Dad used to say – and judging from your social media comments, most complaining haven’t.

I use it for work and find it very efficient. It would be a Godsend to get it from here to Nottingham.

A route from Netherfield to the QMC would also be great for a lot of people around here.

It would also help our high streets as many people curious about the area from other parts of the city might get on and start spending here.

To those saying it’s a ‘white elephant’, maybe if you used it, profits would rise.

Get out of your cars, stop polluting the planet and start using our wonderful public transport network.

L Sanders
Netherfield

Bus needed to crematorium

Sir,

Why isn’t there a bus from anywhere in Gedling Borough to the extremely well used,  prestigious Gedling Crematorium and cemetery.

Taxis are unaffordable to many of the bereaved families and friends. Many elderly people don’t drive. And it’s not everyone who does own a car.

Can we have a bus route to go by the Crematorium please. 

The 46 or 47 bus that went past the Travellers Rest pub, which was the nearest bus stop to the Crematorium was actually taken off and re-routed to go along Spring Lane as the new 61 to Calverton.

The people of Gedling borough need to be able to get to their own crematorium by using public transport, surely?

Sheila Mounteney,
via email

Do traffic patrols really take place?

Sir,

I am hoping your readers may be able to help me.

I was born Brenda Margaret Stoner on 16.11.1945

I believe I was born in November 1945 at Bottom Buildings in Calverton, which was where Jack and Eddie Knight lived.

Do your readers know if there is such an address and if it is it still there?

I believe it was a farm back then.

My husband and I are planning a trip around the area next year and wondered if this was worth a visit.

I hope your readers can help.

Mrs. Brenda Holdforth,
via email

Pensioners funding ‘hairbrained’ schemes

Sir,

Pensioners in this country are being depleted of any savings through taxation and cuts by this Government.

Most of us people left school at 15 years old and went to work in apprenticeships some into factory work and others into offices and work for the local authorities.

We all worked if they were males to the age of 65 years, women in most circumstances kept the home and later in life went back to work.

All of us usually paid into a company pension scheme to give us a small income in retirement to pay for our well earned treats.

This Government has totally wrecked our lives by stopping winter fuel payments increasing food prices but still giving countless millions to fund hairbrained schemes – like the new sculpture in Arnold town centre.

If a pensioner runs a small car it is usually fuelled by oil so they increase the price of fuel, increase the road tax to make us spend more of our savings to exist.

They then give us a rise in our pension but don’t increase the tax threshold so you pay the increase back making you still poorer.

Then when us elderly reach the end of life this Government still takes more of our money in taxes.

Alan Griffiths,
Colwick

Here’s where to get sandwiches in Gedling borough

Sir,

I can tell you where you can get the best sandwiches in Gedling borough that are all perfect for my taste.

The bread is perfect with the correct amount of my favourite butter; the fillings are all to my liking with just the correct amount of pickles or sauces; I particularly have a taste for salad cream, far better than this mayo muck.

Most importantly the costs: for a loaf of bread, cheese, ham, salad stuff, probably £10 – and that’s for a week’s supply.

Simply make it yourself and save a fortune.

Ron Lim,
Carlton

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    Nottinghamshire Hospice boosts shopping experience for those with disabilities at borough charity stores

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    Nottinghamshire Hospice boosts shopping experience for those with disabilities at borough charity stores

    A charity has made changes to its Gedling borough shops to make pre-loved and vintage shopping more accessible for those with disabilities.

    Nottinghamshire Hospice have said the changes have come in to effect at their shops in Burton Joyce and Mapperley.

    A new Quiet Hour will be every Tuesday from 9.30-10.30am. Each shop will be reducing excess noise and create a calmer atmosphere by pausing restocking activities, closing their back-office doors, and taking phone calls away from the shop floor. 

    Doorbells have also been put in place, so staff and volunteers can be aware of anyone needing extra support getting into the building. They can also help to open heavy doors and take donated items.

    In some shops where entryway space is limited and difficult for wheelchair users, they can bring out items people wish to view.

    Linda Beard, Retail area manager, said: “Providing an inclusive space for our shoppers is so important; we know our shops are an important part of people’s week, and people really value the opportunity to shop in affordable and sustainable ways. What’s more, our customers love knowing that the profits we make go right back to end-of-life care in the community. Knowing even more people can experience this is a joy – we really do call our shops “community shops” for a reason!”

    The new systems follow a disability access review, to ensure that anyone can move around with adequate space for wheelchairs, pushchairs or walking support frames and sticks. Where possible, shops have been supplied with grab rails and portable ramps.

    Nottinghamshire Hospice provides vital end-of-life care to people diagnosed with an incurable illness.

    In 2023/24, the Hospice cared for 2,498 people, which included 38,774 hours of end-of-life care in people’s homes. 8 in 10 of Hospice patients would be in hospital if it wasn’t for its care (96% of people would prefer to die at home).

    Nottinghamshire Hospice is a charity and relies on donations and profits from its Community Shops to make its end-of-life care possible. £30 pays for an hour of care at someone’s home, £120 pays for a course of bereavement sessions, and £300 pays for a member of our team to stay overnight in somebody’s home.

    Next steps for Gedling Borough Council reorganisation agreed

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    Next steps for Gedling Borough Council reorganisation agreed

    Councillors have formally agreed to submit plans to ministers for how local government in Gedling borough could be reorganised when all nine district and unitary councils are scrapped

    The Full Council met last night (19) at the Civic Centre to agree on the next stages of the Local Government Reorganisation set out by central government.

    Councillors debated proposals that would see the abolition of all nine district and unitary councils in the East Midlands and the creation of new unitary councils covering larger populations.

    Councillors agreed that an interim plan, which sets out three core options for reorganisation, will be submitted to central government on March 21.

    1. A new unitary authority combining Nottingham, Broxtowe, and Gedling, with a second unitary authority covering the rest of Nottinghamshire.
    2. A new unitary authority combining Nottingham, Broxtowe, and Rushcliffe, with a second unitary authority covering the rest of Nottinghamshire.
    3. Nottingham City remains a unitary authority, with a new single unitary authority covering the rest of Nottinghamshire.

    The agreement follows months of detailed work between the councils, supported by independent analysis, to explore how local government could be streamlined to improve services, increase efficiency, and strengthen local decision-making. The interim plan will inform the next phase of work, leading to a final proposal in November 2025.

    The government is expected to provide feedback on the interim plan before councils carry out further detailed analysis ahead of the final proposal later this year.

    Leader of Gedling Borough Council, Councillor John Clarke MBE, said: “We have taken the next steps towards one of the biggest shake-ups in local government in over 50 years. We have been working closely with all nine authorities in Nottinghamshire, and we have agreed that the three options on the table are the most suitable ones to take forward, as requested by central government.

    “I have a view, as do many other councillors, on what the preferred option for Gedling is, but we need to get more facts before we can make that decision. This is just the start of the process, no decision has been made, and there will be much more discussions, debates and we will look at the data to ensure we get the best possible outcome for our residents, businesses, and council employees. 

    “We now need to have some patience and wait for feedback from the government, the ball is in their court, and they will need to give us steer on what we must do next. We will be asking them for clarification about how people will be consulted as it’s imperative that the residents of our borough will be able to have their say on this incredibly important matter.”

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