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Crime Statistics for NG9 between 15/06/2008 and 21/06/2008

Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, June 15 and Saturday, June 21. This depersonalised information of recorded crime against personal property is provided by Nottinghamshire Police (South Notts. Partnerships Department) in the interests of crime reduction and improved community involvement. Attenborough Beat There was one criminal damage offence in the Beat…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 26 June, 2008

Extra Special Music Group

Applications are being invited for youngsters to join a music group in September. The Extra Special Music Group is a weekly fun music group for preschool children (from age 2 upwards) who have communication difficulties and may find it hard to take part in other community activities. The group…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 25 June, 2008

Mother receives son's Military Cross

A Military Cross awarded to a soldier from Chilwell, who died while on active service, has been collected by his mother. Susan Brelsford, of Chilwell, accepted the Military Cross, one of the highest military honours for gallantry, at a reception at Buckingham Palace. Craig Brelsford, 25, was posthumously awarded the…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 25 June, 2008

Woman charged in connection with distraction burglaries

Detectives at Nottinghamshire Police have charged a 25-year-old woman in connection with two distraction burglaries. Faye Chambers, of Ilkeston, has been charged with two counts of burglary. She is alleged to have gone into properties in Trowell and Bilborough last week, and stole purses and cash. Chambers has been remanded in…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 25 June, 2008

Family Fun Day

Castle College is holding a fun family event to encourage children to think early about their future career! Pupils in Years 5 and 6 from Primary Schools throughout Nottingham and their families, have been invited to the event on Thursday 26 June at the Whiteley Mill Campus in Stapleford. Opportunity As…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 19 June, 2008

Police arrest woman in connection with distraction burglaries

Police have arrested a woman in connection with a series of distraction burglaries in the NG9 area. The 25-year-woman was detained yesterday by Bilborough-based Safer Neighbourhood Team Officers. Detectives at Oxclose Lane Police Station are currently interviewing the woman, who is from Nottingham. The arrest follows a series of distraction burglaries, which have…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 19 June, 2008

It's a dog's life in the police!

The dog section at Nottinghamshire Police is appealing to the public to help increase the amount of working dogs at the force. Officers require German Shepherd dogs or bitches, which are aged between one and two years of age. The dogs will be assessed and those suitable will trained on a…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 19 June, 2008

Gearing up for Community Celebration

Music, dancing and singing from cultures around the world, performed by adults and children are all features of this year’s Broxtowe Community Celebration. The free event will take place on Saturday, July 5, from 11am until 4pm and is held at Round Hill Primary School, Foster Ave, Beeston. Bigger…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 19 June, 2008

Gift Day proceeds help fund church improvements

Proceeds from a Gift Day held at Stapleford Methodist Church will be put towards necessary improvements. Over £2,000 was raised and will contribute to financing new doors and windows to the downstairs of the building on Eatons Road. A spokesman for the Church said: “A huge ‘thank you’ to everyone who…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 19 June, 2008

Celebrating a year of achievement

The Broxtowe Partnership celebrated a year of achievement on Wednesday, June 4, at Attenborough Nature Centre with a team building theme of interactive sessions including Walk and Talk, bird spotting/data recording, path clearing and an art project to produce plastic bag sculptures. The programme for this year’s annual event was introduced…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 19 June, 2008

Warning after Female Distraction Burglar strikes

Nottinghamshire Police is urging residents to be vigilant after a female distraction burglar has called at several homes and asked to use the telephone before stealing valuable items. Most recently the woman went to a home in Trowell, at around 9.30pm Monday June 16, and asked for a glass of water,…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 18 June, 2008

Crime Statistics for NG9 between 08/06/2008 and 14/06/2008

Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, June 8 and Saturday, June 14. This depersonalised information of recorded crime against personal property is provided by Nottinghamshire Police (South Notts. Partnerships Department) in the interests of crime reduction and improved community involvement. Attenborough Beat • Theft other Chilwell Olympia Bye Pass Road Chilwell 15:00 - 15:45 Tue…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 18 June, 2008

Chilwell Man gets ASBO

A prolific thief has been given an anti-social behaviour order, which bans him completely from Beeston town centre and prevents him from drinking alcohol in Nottingham City Centre. Christopher Belton, 37 of Dale Lane, Chilwell was involved in numerous incidents of anti- social behaviour within the Borough of Broxtowe and…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 18 June, 2008

Updated M1 widening roadwork Information

Updated information from the Highways Agency for the M1 widening works. Monday, June 16 to Sunday, June 22. Junction 25 to Junction 26 * Northbound hard shoulder will be coned off throughout the week but will be available for emergency breakdown. * Southbound hard shoulder between Junction 26 and the Trowell…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 15 June, 2008

More than £3,000 raised for Christian Aid week in Stapleford and Sandiacre

The recent Christian Aid Week collection in Stapleford and Sandiacre raised a total of £3,177.33 as against £3171.76 last year. This included £343 raised from a sponsored walk. The Christian Aid Charity works through local organisations to deliver direct, practical benefits, and campaigns to challenge the causes of poverty.

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 12 June, 2008

Crime Statistics for NG9 between 01/06/2008 and 07/06/2008

Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, June 1, and Saturday, June 7. This depersonalised information of recorded crime against personal property is provided by Nottinghamshire Police (South Notts. Partnerships Department) in the interests of crime reduction and improved community involvement. Attenborough Beat • Theft from vehicle The Village Hotel Brailsford Way Chilwell 09:00 - 10:00…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 12 June, 2008

Motorists to expect Donington Download Delays

All passengers, visitors and staff are being urged to allow plenty of extra time when travelling to East Midlands Airport (EMA), as thousands travel to Donington Park for the Download Music Festival this weekend. Major roads and motorways leading to this venue are likely to be busy from Friday, June…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 12 June, 2008

Home Safety Check for OAP's in Stapleford

Older people in Stapleford will feel safer in their homes after a visit from firefighters this Friday, June 13. In partnership with Nottinghamshire Police, a crew from Stapleford Fire Station will visit residents at Church Close sheltered accommodation, offering safety advice to prevent against slips, trips and falls as well…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 11 June, 2008

Car Sharing online

Today, Monday, June 9 is National liftshare Day and Broxtowe Borough Council is supporting the event by promoting Nottinghamshare - the online car-sharing scheme that helps people to pair up with others commuting the same route. The Nottinghamshare scheme will be promoted to staff, local organisations, businesses and…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 09 June, 2008

Cheque Presentation to Victim Support

A Cheque presentation will take place at Beeston Fields Golf Club. Members of the Marks and Spencer staff fund-raising committee will present a cheque for £1,250 to the Victim Support charity. The money was raised by shop and office workers at the Nottingham store over the past year. The presentation will…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 08 June, 2008

Crime Statistics for NG9 between 25/05/2008 and 31/05/2008

Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, May 25 and Saturday, May 31. This depersonalised information of recorded crime against personal property is provided by Nottinghamshire Police (South Notts. Partnerships Department) in the interests of crime reduction and improved community involvement. Attenborough Beat There was one criminal damage offence in the Beat area. Beeston…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 04 June, 2008

'Have a say' event a success

Representatives of Broxtowe Borough Council and Nottinghamshire County Council gave local businesses and shoppers the opportunity to view plans for a proposed facelift for the High Road area of Beeston town centre at a special event held on Saturday 24 May. Chris Timson, a local businessman and Chair of the…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 04 June, 2008

Big Clean Week

From Monday, June 9 until Friday, June 13 Broxtowe Borough Council will be taking action to clean up Stapleford as part of the “Big Clean Weeks” campaign. Big Clean Weeks aim to improve cleanliness in the four main town centres and will involve various activities including graffiti removal, additional…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 04 June, 2008

Local Autority deal with Sandicliffe

Nottinghamshire Local Authorities have joined forces to buy new Council vehicles saving nearly a quarter of a million pounds over the next three years. Broxtowe Borough Council is a partner in a deal led by Gedling Borough Council which involves all eight local authorities including Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 03 June, 2008

Plans to reduce plastic bags in Stapleford

Stapleford is hoping to become one of the first towns in Broxtowe Borough to look at reducing plastic bags in the town centre. The idea originated from the Broxtowe Partnership Environmental Task Group and is fully supported by both Stapleford’s Regeneration Group and the Co-operative food store that are already…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 03 June, 2008

Update on roadworks for the M1 widening scheme

Amended information for the roadworks on the M1 Widening scheme Junction 25 to 28. Narrow lanes between Junction 26 and Junction 27 with no hard shoulder and a 24-hour 50mph speed limit for the safety of drivers and roadworkers. Junction 25 to Junction 26 • Between 9pm and 5am on Tuesday,…

author editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk

date 02 June, 2008

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