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Morley Road will be closed from today (11) and will reopen on Thursday, October 17
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Y’all ready for this? Popeyes UK announces that new Teal Park drive-thru restaurant off Colwick Loop Road will open later this month
The 86-seat restaurant includes both inside and outside seating, touch-screen ordering, plus two lanes in the drive-thru.
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Sport
MATCH REPORT: Carlton Town 2-2 Liversedge
Carlton Town had to settle for a point after a controversial late penalty salvaged a 2-2 draw for visitors Liversedge.
Crime
Nottinghamshire Police issues warning to Gedling borough drivers of fake parking fine text scam
Nottinghamshire Police has received numerous reports of scam texts being sent to drivers in recent weeks
Planning
Latest planning applications put before Gedling Borough Council
Here is a round-up of the latest plans that the council’s planning officers will now decide.
Looking Back
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.
LOOKING BACK: The Carlton street that was turned into a ‘quagmire’ by builder’s bulldozers 59 years ago
Builders were blamed for turning Gardenia Grove into a 'mudbath' back in 1965
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.
Politics
Tory leadership: Former borough MP Mark Spencer backs Robert Jenrick to be the next Tory Party leader
Mr Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch are the final two Tories in the race to take over from former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the top of the party.
Business
Former Burton Joyce vicarage now on sale as six-bed house worth £1.25m – take a look around
Vicarage Drive features spacious living accommodation that is accessed via the property’s grand hallway and staircase, with six bedrooms, three bathrooms and four reception rooms
Schools
Gedling borough schools get chance to win visit from Gladiators stars by ordering BBC Children in Need fundraiser pack
To be in with a chance of winning, primary schools simply have to order a free fundraising pack to be automatically entered into the competition.
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Mapperley drink driver crashed into parked cars after running multiple red lights
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Trespass and near misses at Burton Joyce level crossing
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Tom Randall's speech following his election defeat in Gedling
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Gedling's new MP Labour's Michael Payne's makes victory speech
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Off-duty police officer tackles knife carrying shoplifter in Arnold town centre
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Work begins to remove plane from Colwick school playing field
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New Police Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire, Gary Godden
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Caroline Henry after Nottinghamshire PCC election defeat
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Dangerous driver jailed after high speed pursuit around Gedling borough
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Work begins on Nottinghamshire County Council’s new £18m headquarters near Linby
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Transport
Warning as scammers target Gedling borough East Midlands Railway passengers
Since the beginning of August, East Midlands Railway has identified and reported 14 fake X accounts which are using their profile name
Community News
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.
Gedling borough groups set to share £345K worth of council funding.
Voluntary organisations and community groups helping improve the health...
Hospice charity shop reopens expanded Mapperley branch
The charity that cares for people dying from incurable illnesses has expanded the upstairs of its community shop on Woodborough Road after 30 years on the high street.
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
Food review: Kick start your day with a delicious hearty breakfast at Corner Cafe in Netherfield
We really enjoyed our visit to the Corner Cafe in Netherfield
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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Future trends in UK online betting
Because of technological progress, changing customers and legal decisions,...
A look at Jamie Vardy’s best Premier League Goals for Leicester City
Few players in Leicester City's history have achieved the...
Arnold news
Nottingham Building Society drops Robin Hood from logo for ‘not being financially inclusive enough’
The famous outlaw has been given the boot as part of a rebrand to reflect financial diversity by the firm who have branches in Arnold and Mapperley.
Carlton news
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
Mapperley news
Nottingham Building Society drops Robin Hood from logo for ‘not being financially inclusive enough’
The famous outlaw has been given the boot as part of a rebrand to reflect financial diversity by the firm who have branches in Arnold and Mapperley.
