A Bramcote man has received a ten-year jail sentence for a £51m VAT scam and stealing from personal injury claimants.
At his trial at Nottingham Crown Court, Malcolm Edwards-Sayer, 49, admitted eight counts of conspiracy to cheat the public revenue.
Over a ten-month period, Edwards-Sayer abused the VAT system by…
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30 November, 2007
Crime Stats Week 48
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, November 18 and Saturday, November 24.
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 "Chilwell Manor Golf Club, Meadow…
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30 November, 2007
An unusual tree is to be planted in Bramcote Hills Park.
In recognition of the valuable and very mature trees to be found around the Green Flag award winning Bramcote Hills Park, Broxtowe Borough Council, as part of the Tree Council’s National Tree Week from November 21 - December 2, is…
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23 November, 2007
Beeston town centre is promising its shoppers an extra special treat this Christmas with the launch of its “A Beeston Christmas” themed events calendar.
An initiative devised by the Beeston Business Forum in conjunction Broxtowe Borough Council, it hopes to encourage more people than ever to choose Beeston as…
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23 November, 2007
A Car Crime Prevention Roadshow will take place at Chilwell Retail Park next month.
It is part of an initiative in a bid to make motorists aware of how best to protect their vehicles from criminals.
The roadshows are being held as part of a campaign, called Operation Mutual, to tackle…
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23 November, 2007
Stapleford Fire Station is set for a £200,000 revamp to upgrade facilities.
Work on the Pinfold Lane station is scheduled to start in May and expected to take four or five months to complete.
The work will be carried out as part of a programme of fire station refurbishments across the…
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22 November, 2007
A total of £760 was realised at a fund-raising event held at Stapleford Care Centre on Friday, November 16, as part of the BBC Children in Need Appeal.
Stalls included 'guess the size of the gingerbread man', cake stall, soft toys, tombola and refreshments.
A 'Keep Fit' show was also held by…
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22 November, 2007
Beeston student celebrates Graduation
A Beeston student celebrated his academic achievement at a ceremony in Nottingham.
Ashley Cooke, 21, was among 90 students who have taken Higher Education courses at Castle College and who celebrated their achievements at their Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, November, 17, in the Albert Hall.
The Lord Mayor of Nottingham and… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
21 November, 2007
A mother is appealing for thieves to return photos of her one-year-old baby.
A laptop computer and a digital camera, which contained photographs of the baby girl, were among items stolen during a burglary that happened on Hartwood Drive in Stapleford.
Thieves entered the house sometime between 10.30pm on Tuesday, November…
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21 November, 2007
Crime Stats week 47
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, November 11 and Saturday, November 17.
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 of vehicle Attenbourough Nature Reserve Barton…
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21 November, 2007
Post boxes in the Beeston area had to be sealed off this week, after a postman mislaid his keys.
The incident happened when a Royal Mail driver lost his keys during his collection round on Wednesday evening.
However, the boxes were re-opened on Thursday, November 15 after the keys were handed…
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16 November, 2007
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday, November 4 and Saturday, November 11.
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 "Eldon Road, Attenborough" 14:00 Fri 2/11 Victim's keys stolen.
• Theft from vehicle "Chilwell…
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16 November, 2007
A Stapleford woman who turned her life around by taking Personal Development courses at Castle College is urging others to the same.
If one of your New Year’s Resolutions to become more assertive, or if you would like to become more confident or learn to cope with stress – then Castle…
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15 November, 2007
EIGHT members of the 1360 Stapleford and Sandiacre Squadron Air Cadets were among 30 from the South and East Midlands Wing to have successfully completed the Expedition stage of their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Using the National Air Cadets Adventure Training Centre at Windermere as their base, five teams walked…
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15 November, 2007
Monthly garden and glass recycling collections are being reintroduced by Broxtowe Borough Council December.
Last year Broxtowe residents recycled over 200 tonnes of glass using the kerbside scheme.
Broxtowe’s kerbside glass is either recycled back into new bottles and jars or is used as aggregates in road building.…
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15 November, 2007
Residents have proved keen to take advantage of a free crime reduction scheme that will help to reduce the number of laptop computers stolen.
Over 250 laptops were marked at laptop computer-marking events held over two days in Beeston in October.
Residents from across Beeston, Stapleford, Toton, Attenborough, Chilwell, Trowell…
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14 November, 2007
The Environment Agency (EA) has withdrawn its application to Broxtowe Borough Council for planning permission for a flood defence at Attenborough, to allow a review the proposals in the light of new information.
Since it submitted the original application, a more sophisticated approach to flood modelling has become available to…
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14 November, 2007
Groups secure funding to benefit community
Photograph shows: Luke Bocock, Groundwork Greater Nottingham receiving grant cheque on behalf of Hickings Lane Skateboard Group from the Mayor, Cllr Brian Wombwell.
Ten Groups in the Borough are celebrating after being successful in securing funds this year from the Broxtowe Action Fund (BAF).
Funding has been given for… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
14 November, 2007
Remembrance Service in Stapleford
Around 300 people assembled at the Walter Parker Memorial Square in Stapleford to remember the deaths of many townsfolk in two World Wars.
The band of the Boys and Girls Brigade led a Parade of Veterans, Air Cadets, Girls Brigade, Scouts Cubs Guides and Brownies through the town to the Memorial… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
12 November, 2007
Stray dog at forefront of campaign
A stray dog, found curled up in a ball cold and shivering on an old mattress that had been ‘fly tipped’ along with other rubbish, is at the forefront of a campaign to promote responsible dog ownership.
Blake, a German Shepherd cross, was very frightened of people and it took Broxtowe… editor@nottinghamng9.co.uk
12 November, 2007
A Toton man died from the injuries he sustained after falling from a balcony in a bar where he worked.
Ashley Turner, 20, had been on duty in the Bugmans Bar at Games Workshop in Lenton Lane on Saturday, November 3, when he fell from a balcony at about 10.15pm.
He…
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10 November, 2007
Kickboxing champion Nathan Kirk is looking to secure sponsorship which will help him on his way to international competitions.
Nathan, 18 from Stapleford, is a full contact kickboxer and fights in shows attracting audiences of over 800 people, all over the Midlands region.
He is currently W.K.A Pro-Am Midlands area champion…
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09 November, 2007
Cadets take part in Winter Walk
Cadets from 1360 (Stapleford and Sandiacre) Squadron joined other cadets and regular Air Force personnel to take part in the Royal Air Force Walking and Road Marching Association’s Winter Walk.
Seventeen cadets led by CWO Ashley Rudd, marched the thirty kilometre course through Lincolnshire. The march, an annual event, caused a… CM
09 November, 2007
Fire Safety inspectors within Nottinghamshire have just given one of this country’s major High Street chains a ‘clean bill of health’ following an extensive review of its systems.
Officers from Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) are working closely with managers at Boots the Chemist to help protect millions of staff…
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09 November, 2007
A man has been remanded into custody by Nottingham Magistrates’ following the death of a Chilwell man.
Denton Levi Terry Moneypenny of Bramerton Road, Bilborough appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 and has been remanded into custody until his next court appearance in February 2008.
The…
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09 November, 2007
Expectant parents from Beeston, Attenborough, Chilwell, Long Eaton, Bramcote, Stapleford and Sandiacre are being invited to a novel event.
'Speed Bumps' is a great way for parents who are expecting a baby to meet other parents locally, who are due around the same time and to find out about local…
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09 November, 2007
Plans have been unveiled for a major new development on the site of the redundant Barton’s site in Chilwell.
The disused bus depot between High Road and Queen’s Road could be transformed into a £50m place to live, work and play.
Homes, offices, shops, bars, restaurants and a health and fitness…
The Editor
09 November, 2007
Questionnaire Prize Winners named
Mayor of Broxtowe Borough, Councillor Brian Wombwell with the prize winners.
Broxtowe Borough Council received a total of 1,162 completed questionnaires designed to assess issues relating to the way parks and open spaces are managed, maintained and improved for the future.
They were then entered into a prize… CM
09 November, 2007
There will be no Christmas Lights in Trowell this year.
At the October meeting, Trowell Parish Council voted not to erect any Christmas lighting displays around the parish.
In previous years five trees in the village have been lit with strings of pearlites.
However, new regulations have been introduced and to…
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07 November, 2007
The Trowell Parish Plan Steering Group (TPPSG) has been awarded a grant to produce a brochure.
The Lottery Grant of £2,396 will enable the ‘Trowell Brochure’ to be printed and will be an A1 size double sided glossy brochure (folded to A4).
Once it has been produced, the brochure will be sent…
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07 November, 2007
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South between Sunday October 28 and Saturday, November 3.
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
• Burglary other - shed etc. "Barton Lane, Attenborough" 16:00 Sun 21/10 -…
The Editor
07 November, 2007
A 21-year-old man has been charged with the manslaughter of Thomas Blackwell.
Denton Levi Terry Moneypenny, of Bramerton Road, Bilborough, will appear before Nottingham Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Wednesday, November 7, 2007).
Mr Blackwell was assaulted during an altercation outside Deepak Store in Barn Croft in Chilwell around 11.45am on Friday, November 2,…
The Editor
06 November, 2007
Firework display a sparkling success
Saturday night, November 3, saw hundreds of people descend on Attenborough to watch the firework display at the cricket club.
And the expectant crowds were not disappointed, the display was well planned and executed.
There was plenty of food and the bar was crowded.
The event was enjoyed by young and… The Editor
05 November, 2007
A youth café is set to open in Stapleford.
The Stapleford Branch of the Salvation Army has submitted plans to Broxtowe Borough Council to turn part of the former Rowe’s Bakery into a youth café.
The café, which will be known as Link, will be situated at the rear of 68…
The Editor
02 November, 2007
New train franchise takes over this month
Trains stopping at and passing through Attenborough and Beeston will have a new look, as East Midlands Trains, run by Stagecoach Group, starts its seven-year-and-four-month franchise on Sunday, November 11, at 2am.
Highlights of the company’s plans include millions of pounds of investment in station and train improvements including refurbishments, more… The Editor
01 November, 2007
A Girl Guide from Beeston Rylands has scooped a prestigious award.
Deanna Cardy, who is a member of the 2nd Beeston Guides, was presented with the Baden Powell Award – the highest Girl Guide honour - at Victory Road Church.
The 14-year-old, who attends Chilwell School, is only the second girl…
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01 November, 2007
100 houses will be built on the former Long Eaton Textiles site at Bye Pass Road, Chilwell.
Permission has been given for the site to be used for mixed residential and office development.
Nottingham Agent Savills won planning permission for clients Evans Brothers at a public inquiry.
The site is currently…
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01 November, 2007
A new club for pupils with a physical, learning, visual, hearing or mental health disability will start next week.
Broxtowe Borough Council is introducing the club for primary and secondary school pupils who have a physical, learning, visual, hearing or mental health disability and who may be isolated from sports and…
The Editor
01 November, 2007
Crimes reported in Broxtowe South Sunday, October 21 and Saturday, October 27.
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Attenborough Beat
• Theft from vehicle Long Lane Attenborough 18:00 Fri 19/10 - 06:45 Mon 22/10 Diesel…
The Editor
01 November, 2007
Little Drivers support Rally competitors
Local Motor club members get backing from Little Drivers of Stapleford.
Club Rally driver John Pearson and his navigator Ian Jones of Carlton and District Motor Club, Nottingham will be taking part in the Lombard Rally starting from Gaydon Motor Museum in Warwickshire on November 8, and tackling the tough… The Editor
01 November, 2007
