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Valley Road Recreation Ground will soon be refurbished thanks to funding from FCC Communities Foundation

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Road closure leads to diversion and delays for Carlton bus passengers

Morley Road will be closed from today (11) and will reopen on Thursday, October 17

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Did you know Colwick once had its own cheese? You cheddar believe it!

Colwick Cheese was a fresh cheese that was invented around the 17th Century in the village.

80s book claimed stewardess had to be treated for ‘severe shock’ after seeing ghostly figure glide through wall in Arnold Labour Club

Here's a chilling tale about an apparition spotted moving through walls at the historic Arnold Labour Club.

Education chief launched verbal attack on ‘dishonest’ parents at opening ceremony for Carlton school back in 1964

Dr. Cyril Bibby, principal of the Hull Training College, had been invited to open the new Carlton Central school as reported in the South Notts Echo back in June 1964.

LOOKING BACK: Netherfield community voiced fears over crossing safety after train and bus collision more than 40 years ago

Back in November 1982, A Carlton-bound double-decker 43 bus was hit by a coal train in the early afternoon on Netherfield Lane crossings in Netherfield.

How every Wetherspoons pub in Gedling borough got their names and the stories behind them

The budget pub chain has a reputation of renovating old buildings, and these are the stories the buildings hold.

The dry ski slope in Carlton that was loved by tea-tray sledgers and became a popular venue for birthday parties

The slope peaked in popularity during the 70s and 80s and was heavily used during snowy weather

LOOKING BACK: Councillors feared creating elderly ‘ghetto’ with new block of flats in Carlton

The claim was made by two councillors at a meeting of the urban authority's Housing Committee during discussions on the proposed flats at Walton Crescent

LOOKING BACK: Wonderful memories as we open up our photo archives again

From charity days to community occasions, if there was an event going on, Gedling Eye was there to share the moment. Do you remember these, or recognise someone in these photos from our archive?

LOOKING BACK: Wonderful memories as we open up our photo archives again

From charity days to community occasions, if there was an event going on, Gedling Eye was there to share the moment. Do you remember these, or recognise someone in these photos from our archive?

LOOKING BACK: Carlton woman made house plea to council after claiming to be ‘unable to conceive’ in high-rise flat

The Sun reported on July 23, 1971, that the 26-year-old woman had asked the urban council at Cariton to rehouse her and her husband as she had become infertile.

Seaside train trip ended in tragedy for daughter of wealthy Stoke Bardolph farmer

Historian Bob Massey shares a story about a tragic trip to the seaside back in 1857.

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New petition calls for investment to enhance ‘run-down’ Netherfield playground

Residents in Netherfield are being urged to sign a petition calling for a revamp of a run-down playground on Jackie Bell's Playing Fields.

Council collaborates with local social enterprises to boost mental health support for young people across Gedling borough

A pioneering initiative to help enhance mental health support for young people across Gedling borough has been launched this week.

Gedling teenager plans virtual sleepout to raise cash for homeless charity

14-year-old Isa Biçer is planning to take part in the sleepover on Friday, October 11, the night following World Homeless Day.

Community groups in Gedling borough being urged to apply for grants to help change people’s lives

Groups and charities across Gedling borough are being encouraged to apply for the latest round of community-improving grants which open today

Creations were ‘out of this world’ at the Stoke Bardolph Scarecrow Festival

Now in its fourth year, the festival continues to attract crowds of visitors, eager to see what impressive creations the villagers have come up with.

Dedicated Gedling girl guides win awards for their hard work

Dedicated Girl Guides in Gedling were rewarded for going...

Businesses across Gedling borough urged to make area age-friendly as part of relaunched ‘Take a Seat’ campaign

More than 30 businesses and community organisations across the borough have made a commitment to make their shops more age-friendly

Mapperley greengrocers to close after serving locals for more than 30 years

The Fruit Bowl on Woodborough Road has announced on social media that it will close its doors for the final time on Friday, August 23.

Food Reviews

Food review: The Gedling Inn – Good food, good service and good value for money

An unplanned trip to The Gedling Inn was well worth the visit.

Food review: The Nags Head – a little gem in beautiful Woodborough

We really enjoyed our recent visit to The Nags Head in Woodborough

We tried Cleo’s deli at Arnold’s AMP to see if it was ‘worth the hype’

The lunch spot attracts lots of regulars with many customers sharing their love for the deli on social media.

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